ERIC Number: EJ838886
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 10
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Alternative High School Students: Prevalence and Correlates of Overweight
Kubik, Martha Y.; Davey, Cynthia; Fulkerson, Jayne A.; Sirard, John; Story, Mary; Arcan, Chrisa
American Journal of Health Behavior, v33 n5 p600-609 2009
Objective: To determine prevalence and correlates of overweight among adolescents attending alternative high schools (AHS). Methods: AHS students (n=145) from 6 schools completed surveys and anthropometric measures. Cross-sectional associations were assessed using mixed model multivariate logistic regression. Results: Among students, 42% were overweight, with female, low-income and racial/ethnic minorities disproportionately affected. The odds of being overweight were significantly associated with self-described health status, social support, family meals, intentions to eat healthy at school, and use of healthy weight management strategies. Conclusions: Overweight was prevalent among AHS students and requires further study. Correlates provide targets for future research.
Descriptors: High Schools, Obesity, Incidence, Health Conditions, Correlation, High School Students, Nontraditional Education, Gender Differences, Socioeconomic Influences, Low Income Groups, Minority Groups, Racial Differences, At Risk Persons, Health Behavior, Social Support Groups, Family Environment, Eating Habits, Intention, Body Weight, Females
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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