Abstract
This study aimed to determine factors that influence misperception of own weight status among university students aged 18-21years old. A cross sectional study was conducted and 313 respondents aged 18 to 21 years old participated in this study. The questionnaire included questions on socio-demographic factors, eating habits, knowledge on nutrition and obesity, influence of parents, influence of media and self-esteem. Height and weight were measured using a calibrated height measurement tool and a digital weighing scale. A total of 98 respondents (31.3%) misperceived their own weight status while 215 respondents (68.7%) accurately perceived their own weight status. Percentage of misperception (66.7%) was higher among obese individuals compared to non-obese individuals (28.4%). Bivariate and multivariable analyses found factors such as ethnicity, household income, mother's and father's level of education, status of obesity, eating habits, influence of media and self-esteem to be significant with misperception of own weight status. Multivariable analysis using logistic regression found mother's level of education, household income, status of obesity, eating habits and self-esteem to be significant with misperception of own weight status. Misperception of own weight status continues in the transition period from adolescents to early adulthood and can be a barrier towards leading a
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