A study on parents’ awareness of healthy weight among elementary school students in Hohhot
呼和浩特市小学生家长健康体重知晓度调查研究

摘要

目的 调查呼和浩特市小学生家长健康体重相关知识的知晓度和小学生体重现状，分析家长对小学生健康体重知识的认知水平，为家长保持其健康体重提供科学指导。方法 采用便利抽样法，选取呼和浩特市市区某两所小学的小学生家长作为研究对象，采取《小学生家长“健康体重”知晓度调查问卷》进行调查，通过采用单因素分析，分析小学生家长健康体重知晓情况的影响因素。结果 经调查和数据统计分析，小学生家长健康体重知晓度为12.43±2.61分。小学生体重为48.73±4.75kg，小学生体重指数为20.27±7.38，小学生运动时间为1.25±0.50小时/天，3.00±2.00天/周;不同身份家长中，父母知晓度得分（14.86±2.88）分显著高于祖辈（12.29±2.42）分，P<0.01；不同学历家长知晓度得分存在显著差异（F=2.59，P=0.012），高学历（研究生、博士）家长知晓度平均得分更高；不同年龄段小学生家长的知晓度得分无显著差异（F=0.166，P=0.847），学生年龄与家长知晓度水平无关。结论 根据调查结果分析得出呼和浩特市小学生家长健康体重知识知晓度水平偏低，主要集中在饮食知识方面，应有针对性的给予健康指导，提升小学生家长对健康体重及如何管理体重的认知水平，进而引导小学生养成良好生活方式，保持健康体重，提高健康水平。

Abstract

Objective To investigate the awareness of parents of primary school students in Hohhot regarding healthy weight-related knowledge and the current weight status of children, analyze parents’ understanding of healthy weight concepts, and provide scientific guidance to help parents maintain their children’s healthy weight.
Methods Using convenience sampling, parents of primary school students from two schools in urban Hohhot were selected as participants. The “Awareness Survey on Healthy Weight among Parents of Primary School Students” was administered, and single-factor analysis was used to examine factors influencing parents’ awareness of healthy weight.
Results The survey and statistical analysis revealed that parents’ average score for awareness of healthy weight was 12.43±2.61 points. The average body weight of primary school students was 48.73±4.75 kg, with a body mass index (BMI) of 20.27±7.38. Children engaged in physical activity for an average of 1.25±0.50 hours per day and 3.00±2.00 days per week. Among different parental roles, parents scored significantly higher than grandparents (14.86±2.88 vs. 12.29±2.42), P<0.01. There was a significant difference in awareness scores across educational levels (F=2.59, P=0.012), with parents holding higher education degrees (master’s or doctoral) achieving higher average scores. No significant differences were found in awareness scores among parents of different age groups (F=0.166, P=0.847), indicating no association between parent age and awareness level.
Conclusion   The study indicates that parents of primary school students in Hohhot have relatively low awareness of healthy weight knowledge, particularly in dietary aspects. Targeted health education should be provided to improve parents’ understanding of healthy weight and weight management, thereby guiding children toward healthier lifestyles, maintaining a healthy weight, and enhancing overall health.