Evaluating maternal self -efficacy in managing child obesity-related behaviors: A cross-sectional study
Mina Hashemiparast, Sousan Mohammad Nejad, Khadijeh Hajimiri · 2025
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Hashemiparast, Mohammad Nejad, and Hajimiri measured how confident mothers in Zanjan, Iran feel about managing weight-related habits in their children. A mother's belief in her own ability shapes whether she can limit screen time and encourage activity. The team surveyed 458 mothers of children aged 6 to 12 at five health centers, using a validated lifestyle behavior checklist.
Nearly all mothers, about 97 percent, reported trouble managing such behaviors, and over a third had low confidence, worst for sedentary habits like screen time. Mothers of heavier children saw more problems and felt less capable than mothers of normal-weight children. A mother's education and her child's body mass index were the strongest predictors of confidence. The authors call for education programs that build mothers' practical skills, especially around screen time.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Mina Hashemiparast, Sousan Mohammad Nejad, Khadijeh Hajimiri |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |