Perception of Mothers regarding Effect of Fast Food on Preschool Children Health Status
Tarek El-hasry, R., Sadek Abd-El Hameed, H., Mohamed Sobhy ElSayed, D. (2023). Perception of Mothers regarding Effect of Fast Food on Preschool Children Health Status. EKB Journal Management System, 4(2), 23-36. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306047
Ramy Tarek El-hasry; Howyida Sadek Abd-El Hameed; Doaa Mohamed Sobhy ElSayed. "Perception of Mothers regarding Effect of Fast Food on Preschool Children Health Status". EKB Journal Management System, 4, 2, 2023, 23-36. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306047
Tarek El-hasry, R., Sadek Abd-El Hameed, H., Mohamed Sobhy ElSayed, D. (2023). 'Perception of Mothers regarding Effect of Fast Food on Preschool Children Health Status', EKB Journal Management System, 4(2), pp. 23-36. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306047
Tarek El-hasry, R., Sadek Abd-El Hameed, H., Mohamed Sobhy ElSayed, D. Perception of Mothers regarding Effect of Fast Food on Preschool Children Health Status. EKB Journal Management System, 2023; 4(2): 23-36. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306047

Perception of Mothers regarding Effect of Fast Food on Preschool Children Health Status

Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 4, Issue 2, July 2023, Page 23-36  XML PDF (577.29 K)
Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306047
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Authors
Ramy Tarek El-hasry* 1; Howyida Sadek Abd-El Hameed2; Doaa Mohamed Sobhy ElSayed3
1Member of Nursing Department at the General Authority for Health Care
2Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
3Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
Abstract
 Background: Fast food intake is common among children and a likely modifiable risk factor for
excess weight gain. The aim of study: Was to assess the perception of mothers regarding the effect of
fast food on preschool children's health status. Research design: A descriptive research design was
utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted at three Nursery Schools in Benha
City- Qualyobia Governorate. Sample: Was selected 50% 120 mothers having preschool children from
the previously mentioned settings. Tools: Two tools were used in this study. I: A structured
interviewing questionnaire was designed to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the studied
mothers, preschool children's personal data, studied mothers' knowledge regarding fast foods, and
studied mothers' reported practices to prevent fast food for preschool children. II: Used to assess the
studied mothers' attitude regarding fast food of preschool children. Results: 53.3% of the studied
mothers had poor total level of knowledge about fast food of preschool children. 65.0% of them had
unsatisfactory reported practices to prevent fast food for preschool children, and 58.3% of them had
negative attitude regarding fast food of preschool children. Conclusion: There was highly statistically
significant relation between total body mass index of the studied preschool children and their mother’s
knowledge, reported practices and attitude regarding fast food. Recommendations: Health education
programs should be provided for mothers to improve their awareness regarding fast-food and effects
on child health, particularly among low-income families. 
Keywords
Fast food; Mother's Perception; Preschool Children
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