Degree Name
MPH (Master of Public Health)
Program
Public Health
Date of Award
8-2010
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Tiejian Wu
Committee Members
Xuefeng Liu, Kesheng Wang
Abstract
This study examined the longitudinal associations of family income level, maternal marital status, and maternal employment with body mass measurements and the development of overweight and obesity. Multiple linear and logistic regressions were used to assess the effects of the exposure variables on weight status with simultaneous adjustment for the exposure variables and the covariates. Key findings include: Children in families with incomes below the poverty line at child's 24 or 54 months of age were at a higher risk of becoming overweight and obese at child's third grade than children in families with incomes above the poverty line; longer maternal working hours at child's 54 months of age was associated with an increased risk of overweight and obesity at child's third grade. In conclusion, this study confirms that family poverty status and maternal working hours are associated with child's overweight and obesity risk.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Gong, Shaoqing, "Family Income, Maternal Marital Status, Maternal Employment, and the Development of Overweight and Obesity During Childhood." (2010). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1722. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1722
Copyright
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