Child problem behaviours are associated with obesity in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities

摘要: Abstract Epidemiological evidence suggests that obesity and depression are highly co-morbid. In a national cohort study, we examined whether parents caring for children with disabilities were more likely to be classified as obese compared of without if was associated depressive symptoms or child behaviour characteristics. Using data from the Growing Up in Ireland National Longitudinal Study Children (2006 date), 627 developmental 7941 typically developing on objectively measured levels (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2), depression, health behaviours, chronic conditions, socio-demographic behavioural Parents control (24.5% vs. 19.6%, p = 0.005, Cramer's V