Asthma in Children, Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Childhood asthma, Obesity, Physical activity, Postnatal nutrition
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to compare the duration of breast milk intake, vitamin D intake, asthma control level and physical activity levels between obese asthmatic children and non-obese children. This was a prospective study in children aged 8-17 years with asthma. Asthma control level was evaluated by asthma control test and physical activity level was evaluated by Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C) and leisure time activity scale.
Detailed description
Asthma and obesity, which are important public health problems and are common in childhood, are chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to compare breastfeeding duration, vitamin D intake, asthma control and physical activity levels between obese asthmatic children and non-obese children. The study was a prospective study conducted in children aged 8-17 years with asthma. Demographic information of the children was recorded. Asthma control level was assessed by asthma control test and physical activity level was assessed by Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C) and leisure time activity scale. It was conducted as a single-blind, prospective study in which the patients were randomized by simple randomization method as obese asthmatic children (experimental group) and non-obese asthmatic children (control group) according to the order of admission to the hospital.
Interventions
OTHERDescriptive questionnaire
Questionnaires were administered to calculate whether the children were obese or not, to determine their asthma control levels, to determine their physical activity levels and to determine their leisure time activities.
Sponsors
Ege University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* diagnosed with asthma by a pediatrician, * not in the attack process, * no mental problems, * do not have any systemic disease accompanying asthma (diabetes, etc.) * children who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* severe posture disorders * idiopathic scoliosis and idiopathic rheumatic disease * history of orthopedic surgery * children with mental retardation or a neurological problem
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Mass Index | 4 months | Percentages were calculated with the CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) BMI Percentage Calculator for Children and Adolescents. |
| Sedentary time spent by children | 4 months | Children's Leisure Time Activity Survey (CLASS) |
| Physical activity levels of children | 4 months | International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma control level | 4 months | Asthma Control Test |
| Demographic information questionnaire | 4 months | The child was asked about demographic characteristics, asthma type, dietary habits, socioeconomic income level and number of meals; the mother was asked whether she used vitamin D during childhood and for how long; whether the child received breast milk and if so, for how many months; whether the mother had a smoking habit; and whether the mother had a urinary tract infection during pregnancy. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed