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Journal : Journal of Advanced Health Informatics Research

Quality of Life, Social Support, and Physical Activity of Overweight Adolescents Suwarsi; Maria Elizabeth CoronelĀ Baua
Journal of Advanced Health Informatics Research Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Peneliti Teknologi Teknik Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59247/jahir.v1i2.32

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Adolescent health and well-being must be at the center of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the World Health Organization in 2030. A solution is needed by first looking at the quality of life of overweight adolescents, their social support, and their physical activity behavior to suggest health interventions for overweight adolescents. This study contributed to test there is a significant difference in the level of involvement in participants' social support and physical activity with the quality of life. The method uses a quantitative, cross-sectional design. The sample is 80 overweight adolescents (13-19 years). The data was measured through a questionnaire tested for validity with a value of 0.9. The sample was selected using the purposive sampling method according to the inclusion criteria and data analysis using frequency and percentage. The result of this study is the majority of overweight adolescents have a low quality of life, good social support, and low physical activity
Understanding the Perception of Adolescent Challenges in Body Mass Index Reduction: A Qualitative Study Suwarsi; Joshepine Lorica; Hastuti, Agustina Sri Oktri
Journal of Advanced Health Informatics Research Vol. 1 No. 3 (2023)
Publisher : Peneliti Teknologi Teknik Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59247/jahir.v1i3.39

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A weight loss program for adolescents needs to be done immediately, considering that the number of adolescents who are obese is increasing. This research contributes to identifying the challenges faced by overweight adolescents in weight loss programs. Data was collected by filling out a questionnaire given directly to the participants. The location where the research was conducted at Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. The questionnaire has been tested for validity and reliability with a value of more than 0.85. This study uses a qualitative research design, with a sample of adolescents aged 15-19 years who are obese. The number of participants is 15; according to the inclusion criteria, the data is taken through in-depth interviews. Results: The difficulty of overweight adolescents in losing weight is due to the lack of parental support in serving food and the lack of support from friends in diet programs. Health programs for adolescents, especially weight loss programs, need to involve peers and support from parents