Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 600-609 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | American journal of health behavior |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- Alternative high schools
- At risk youth
- Overweight