Authors :
Arjumand Fatima
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7824801
Abstract :
Objective:- To determine the relationship between
obesity and early puberty in girls aged 912years.
Hypothesis:- There is no significance relationship
between obese girls and early puberty.
Type of Study:- Survey type of school based crosssectional studies carried for a period of 2months.
Sample Size:- 100 samples of school going girls
within 9-12 years of age.
Methodology:- Data was collected through a
structured Questionnaire, Anthropometric
measured were recorded based on which BMI was
calculated. Statistical tools like average mean,
Standard deviation and one sample t- test were done
to draw conclusion. Data was interpreted through
tables, pie diagrams, graphs etc.
Results:- A Total of 100 girls were involved, after
screening, 60% girls were found to be obese. Out of
these 60-sample size it was found that 46.6% obese
girls attained early puberty whereas 23% normal
and 30% underweight girls hit puberty at an early
stage respectively.
Critical t-value of +/- 2.051 were obtained; hence
the null hypothesis was rejected. From the findings it has
been proved that higher percentage of obese girls
attained early puberty whereas 30% underweight girls
who also reached menarche at early age cannot be
overlooked and needs further investigations.Suggestions
to prevent obesity and lifestyle management is given to
tackle this problem like Vitamin-D supplements,
Increased physical activity, healthy eating habits and no
stress.So that the age of menarche can be delayed for
better health of the young girls in their future life.
Keywords :
Anthropometric Measurements, BMI (Body Mass Index), Obesity, Overweight, Underweight,Puberty, Menarche Precocious Puberty.
Objective:- To determine the relationship between
obesity and early puberty in girls aged 912years.
Hypothesis:- There is no significance relationship
between obese girls and early puberty.
Type of Study:- Survey type of school based crosssectional studies carried for a period of 2months.
Sample Size:- 100 samples of school going girls
within 9-12 years of age.
Methodology:- Data was collected through a
structured Questionnaire, Anthropometric
measured were recorded based on which BMI was
calculated. Statistical tools like average mean,
Standard deviation and one sample t- test were done
to draw conclusion. Data was interpreted through
tables, pie diagrams, graphs etc.
Results:- A Total of 100 girls were involved, after
screening, 60% girls were found to be obese. Out of
these 60-sample size it was found that 46.6% obese
girls attained early puberty whereas 23% normal
and 30% underweight girls hit puberty at an early
stage respectively.
Critical t-value of +/- 2.051 were obtained; hence
the null hypothesis was rejected. From the findings it has
been proved that higher percentage of obese girls
attained early puberty whereas 30% underweight girls
who also reached menarche at early age cannot be
overlooked and needs further investigations.Suggestions
to prevent obesity and lifestyle management is given to
tackle this problem like Vitamin-D supplements,
Increased physical activity, healthy eating habits and no
stress.So that the age of menarche can be delayed for
better health of the young girls in their future life.
Keywords :
Anthropometric Measurements, BMI (Body Mass Index), Obesity, Overweight, Underweight,Puberty, Menarche Precocious Puberty.
