青少年個人家庭背景、主觀肥胖認知、運動及飲食行為對身體質量指數之影響研究

Exploring the Impacts of Family Background, Self-obesity Cognition, Exercise and Eating Behaviors on Adolescent Body Mass Index (BMI)

本研究目的在於探討12－18歲青少年身體質量指數與其他因素之相關性。本研究以台北、台中、台南、高雄、花蓮、台東六個地點為取樣地區，發放半結構式問卷進行資料收集，共發出740份問卷，回收有效問卷數為628份，有效回收率為84.9％。本研究結果顯示，「性別」、「年齡」和「個人病史」會對青少年身體質量指數造成顯著差異，另外，「飲食行為」、「零用錢多寡」與「父母體型」會對青少年身體質量指數有顯著正向影響，而「主觀肥胖認知」則對「飲食行為」有顯著負向影響。希望根據本研究之結果，藉由政府政策、學校宣導及家庭教育，提升青少年對健康促進的正確觀念。

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relations between body mass index (BMI) and other factors amongst adolescents aged 12-18. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed to collect data in six sampling areas (Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien, Taitung). Overall, a total of 740 questionnaires were distributed, and 628 valid questionnaires were returned, resulting in a return rate of 84.9%. Our findings show that there are significant differences in participant's BMI on ＂gender＂, ＂age＂, and ＂personal medical history＂. In addition, eating and exercise behaviors, weekly allowance, and parents' physical shapes have significant positive impacts on adolescent BMI. However, self-obesity cognition has a significant negative impact on participant's BMI. Based on our findings, it is suggested that we can promote the correct health concept through government policies, school and family education, thereby enabling our young generation to have a healthy body and mind.