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ArticleBMC public health2025

Saudi fathers' perceptions of obesity, feeding practices, and promoting healthy eating in children: a cross-sectional study.

Sadeg Aldolaim, Hebah Almulla, Latifa Aldossary, Bushra Bawazier, Ibtihal Almomin, Rawan Alghamdi, Ahlam Mohammad Hussein

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Sadeg AldolaimFundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. staldolaim@iau.edu.sa.
Hebah AlmullaFundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Latifa AldossaryFundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Bushra BawazierFundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Ibtihal AlmominFundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Rawan AlghamdiFundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Ahlam Mohammad HusseinFundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

backgroundFamily involvement is crucial in mitigating childhood obesity. Nonetheless, research on fathers' perceptions regarding childhood weight issues remains limited, particularly within non-Western cultures.

objectivesThis study aimed to (1) examine fathers' attitudes, perceptions, and practices related to child feeding and obesity risk; (2) assess their self-efficacy in promoting healthy eating; and (3) explore the relationship between these factors among fathers of school-age children in Saudi Arabia.

methodsA cross-sectional design was used, with data collected from 179 Saudi fathers of school-age children (ages 6-12 years) via online survey. Instruments included the Child Feeding Questionnaire (CFQ) and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE). Data were analyzed using Spearman's correlations and descriptive statistics.

resultsSelf-efficacy was negatively correlated with feeding responsibility (rho =- 0.29, p < 0.01), pressure to eat (rho =- 0.18, p < 0.05), and monitoring (rho =- 0.25, p < 0.01), indicating that lower confidence was linked to greater parental control. Positive correlations were found with perceived parent overweight (rho = 0.34, p < 0.01) and perceived child overweight (rho = 0.23, p < 0.01).

conclusionsHealthcare professionals should design father-centered interventions that promote healthy eating without instilling weight-related anxiety. Culturally tailored strategies targeting paternal self-efficacy could enhance childhood obesity prevention efforts in the region.

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Diet, HealthyFathersFeeding BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePediatric ObesityAdultChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSaudi ArabiaSelf EfficacySurveys and QuestionnairesChildhood obesityFatherFeeding practicesParentsPerceptionSelf-efficacy

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