Understanding childhood obesity in Pakistan: exploring the knowledge, attitudes, practices of mothers, and influential factors. A cross-sectional study
The findings indicate that while Pakistani mothers have moderate knowledge and positive attitudes toward childhood obesity, their practices are influenced by educational and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these disparities, enhancing public health initiatives, and mitigating stigmatization could improve childhood obesity management in Pakistan.
Authors
- Muhammad Hudaib (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9040-3345)
- Mohammed Mahmmoud Fadelallah Eljack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2370-9368)
- S.M. Iftekhar Uddin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6383-0886)
- Sanila Mughal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9794-9380)
- Abdullahi Adan Ahad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4101-6503)
- Muhammad Jamil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2889-6676)
- Hurais Malik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0647-8181)
- Shireen Qassim Bham
- Usman Rashid Malik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8872-9749)
- Abdul Rehman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6290-2999)
- Laraib Hussain
- Manahil
- Laiba Nazim
Institutions
- Nishtar Medical College and Hospital (PK)
- Baqai Medical University (PK)
- Dow University of Health Sciences (PK)
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1475455
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54