Associated factors to the maternal perception of child body weight: a systematic review

Authors

  • Perla Trejo-Ortíz Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
  • Juana Ahumada-Saucedo Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas

Keywords:

Body weight, maternal perception, childhood obesity, child.

Abstract

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of literature about maternal perception of child weight and the factors that are associated with it. Materials and methods: SciELO, PubMed, LILACS and Redalyc were subject to a database search for articles published between 2009 and 2016. The final sample was comprised of twenty five articles. Results: From 21.8% to 98.2% of mothers underestimate the weight of their child. This has been associated with body mass index (BMI), sex, age, birth weight and the quantity of food that is ingested by the child; race, BMI, age, income and maternal education. Furthermore it has been found that the perception of child weight is associated with the presence of childhood obesity, actions and problems of parents to manage the weight of the child and dietary control. Conclusions: It is necessary to continue the study of the maternal perception of the child's weight and to find proposals for intervention aimed at reducing this problem.

Author Biography

Perla Trejo-Ortíz, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas

 

Published

2017-01-06

Issue

Section

Número Especial

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