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Relationship between Behavioural Intention for Using Food Mobile Applications and Obesity and Overweight among Adolescent Girls

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  • Rajaa A. Alyami

    (Neonatology Services Improvement Program, General Directorate of Hospitals Affairs, Ministry of Health, Riyadh 11196, Saudi Arabia)

  • Manal F. Alharbi

    (Maternity and Child Health Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Changes in the body mass index (BMI) of children and adolescents have been linked to mobile usage, particularly food applications. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between food application usage and obesity and overweight among adolescent girls. This cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescent girls aged 16–18 years. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from female high schools in five different regional offices across Riyadh City. The questionnaire included questions regarding demographic data (age and academic level), BMI and behavioural intention (BI) scale comprising three constructs: attitude towards behaviour, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control. Of the included 385 adolescent girls, 36.1% were 17 years old, and 71.4% had normal BMI. The overall mean BI scale score was 65.4 (SD 9.95). No significant differences were observed between overweight or obesity in relation to the overall BI score and its constructs. A high BI score was more associated with participants studying in the east educational office than those who were enrolled in the central educational office. Behavioural intention to use food applications greatly influenced the adolescent age group. Further investigations are necessary to determine the influence of food application services among individuals with high BMI.

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  • Rajaa A. Alyami & Manal F. Alharbi, 2023. "Relationship between Behavioural Intention for Using Food Mobile Applications and Obesity and Overweight among Adolescent Girls," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:5:p:4432-:d:1085236
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