Citation

Hassim, Nurzihan and Wafa, Syarifah Nurleyana and Abu Seman, Rabiah Adawiah (2025) Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review on Prevention Strategies Discourse Among Parents on Social Networking Sites. Jurnal Komunikasi: Malaysian Journal of Communication, 41 (3). pp. 216-233. ISSN 22891528

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Abstract

Childhood obesity has become a major public health concern on a global scale. The World Health Organization reported that 39 million children under the age of five are overweight or obese, and this number will reach 70 million in 2025 if current trends continue. Given the prominence of this issue, parents require a stronger grasp of the effective prevention strategies. At present, social networking sites (SNS) have become the preferred sources of information for many parents. This systematic review examines how parents, as main decision-makers of their household nutrition intake, obtain and share prevention information on SNS. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was adopted in reviewing articles sourced from Scopus and Web of Science journal databases. A total of 272 studies were initially identified discussing the subject of childhood obesity prevention strategies from the perspective of parents but only 38 met the inclusion criteria and therefore were analysed for this study. The findings explained the exchange of information, experiences, and support among parents and caregivers regarding childhood obesity prevention with the access to SNS. This includes understanding the importance of applying healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, limiting screen time, and fostering a supportive home environment. This review also informs the specific areas and content of research that should be focused for future studies.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Childhood obesity
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM)
Depositing User:	Ms Rosnani Abd Wahab
Date Deposited:	12 Dec 2025 01:36
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2025 01:36
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/15074

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