Factors Predicting Overweight Prevention Behavior in Junior High School Students in The Eastern Economic Corridor Thailand. Case Study: Small And Medium Schools

Abstract

The development of the area as ASEAN's leading economic zone is an issue of concern in modernization, such as excessive food consumption and decreased physical activity. Promoting health in children is crucial, and one way to achieve this is by preventing them from becoming overweight. This research aimed to identify the factors influencing overweight prevention behaviors among junior high school students In the Eastern Economic Corridor Thailand. Case Study: small and medium schools. We collected data from 91 subjects using a self-administered questionnaire.  The study subjects were randomly selected by systematic random sampling. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and multiple regression analysis. The study showed that 22.0% of study subjects were overweight and obese. The results revealed that factors affecting overweight prevention behaviors included student earnings management and role model from family and friends on overweight prevention were predicted the overweight prevention behaviors of junior high school students at 30.8% statistically significant at 0.05. In conclusion, as a result of the prevention of overweight in junior high school, stakeholders such as families, schools, and communities should apply these factors in organizing activities to prevent overweight in children.