Quality of life and psychosocial outcomes among children with metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity.
Delicia Shu Qin OoiSiong Gim OngJace Ming Xuan ChiaYvonne Yijuan LimCindy Wei Li HoVeronica TayK VijayaKah Yin LokeAndrew Anjian SngKonstadina GrivaYung Seng LeePublished in: Pediatric research (2023)
First study that compared health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychosocial outcomes between children with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and children with metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO). No significant differences in HRQoL and psychosocial outcomes between children with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and children with metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO). Children with MUO who had prior knowledge of existing metabolic conditions reported lower HRQoL, higher depression and stress compared to children with MHO. Paternal metabolic health status was found to influence HRQoL in children with MUO. Mental health support intervention with paternal involvement should be provided for children with MUO.