Depression Symptoms in Overweight, Obese, and Normal Weight Palestinian Children and Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Agbaria Hadeel, Mahamid Fayez, Bdier Dana
Primary Institution: An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Hypothesis
Palestinian children and adolescents who are obese will have severe symptoms of depression than those who have normal weight.
Conclusion
Overweight and obese Palestinian children and adolescents exhibit higher depressive symptoms than those with normal weight.
Supporting Evidence
- Overweight and obese children reported higher levels of depression symptoms compared to normal weight peers.
- Gender differences were observed, with girls showing more severe depressive symptoms than boys.
- Age affected the relationship between weight and depression, with older adolescents in the overweight group experiencing worse symptoms.
Takeaway
Kids who are overweight or obese feel sadder than kids who are not, and they need help to feel better.
Methodology
The study used a descriptive methodology and collected data through questionnaires assessing depression symptoms among different weight groups.
Potential Biases
The study may not account for broader cultural factors affecting the relationship between weight and depression.
Limitations
The sample was not representative of all Palestinian children and included only one point of data collection.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 9-16, with 50.6% females and 49.4% males.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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