Từ khóa
Physical appearance
Carbonated drinks
Break fast
LMIC
Tóm tắt
Introduction: Poor dietary habits and physical
activities have been reported in adolescents globally
but needs to be explored in sickle cell disease (SCD).
Methods: This cross-sectional study of dietary habits
and physical activities of adolescent SCD patients
was undertaken using a semi-structured interviewer
administered questionnaire.
Results: The mean age of the 122 respondents was
15.7±2.3years, of which 51 (41.8%) were males and
77(63%) were from monogamous homes. Overall,
58% of the adolescents had poor dietary habit and
52(42.6%) took breakfast daily while 83 (68%) took
carbonated drink in the seven days preceding the
survey. There was no association between the
monogamous, polygamous or single parenthood and
dietary habits (÷2 (2.67), P=0.26).However,
participants who lived with their parents were more
likely to have better dietary habits (÷2 (4.6), P=0.03).
Participants who ate breakfast or vegetables were
less likely to take carbonated drinks (÷2 (6.8),
P=0.009; ÷2 (4.64), P=0.03 respectively). About half
(52%) engage more in physical activities, eighty-six
(70%) spent less than 3hours watching TV daily
while eighty-seven (71%) spent 1 day at most playing
video game in a week. Those in the monogamous
setting were more like to be physically active (÷2
(6.5), P=0.038). Participants who exercise less
watched TV more (÷2 (15.9), P<0.001) while those
who watch TV played less of video games (÷2 (14.5),
P<0.001).Both parent’s occupation and mothers’
education influenced child’s dietary habits (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Dietary habits and physical activities
of adolescent SCD patients are influenced by their
family background.
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