Evaluation of Postnatal Nutritional Status and Physical Activity Level in Obese Asthmatic Children
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- Ege University
- Enrollment
- 24
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Physical activity levels of children
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Ozden Gokcek
Principal Investigator
Ege University
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Physical activity levels of children
Time Frame: 4 months
International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C)
Body Mass Index
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 4 months
Children's Leisure Time Activity Survey (CLASS)
Secondary Outcomes
- Asthma control level(4 months)
- Demographic information questionnaire(4 months)