As childhood obesity is increasing in urban areas, this study was designed to explain the association of lifestyle-related factors with obesity among primary school children in the Khulna City of Bangladesh. Data were collected from 257 purposively selected mothers of primary school children. A semi-structured interview schedule was used for data collection during February and March 2019. Findings indicated that a significant proportion of the teenagers were obese (44%). Results from regression analysis revealed that children having health problems, frequency of meals taken per day, and time spent in outdoor games have a significant association (p < 0.05) with childhood obesity. Moreover, children having health problems (AOR = 4.941; 95% CI: 2.273-10.745; p < 0.001), taking meals more than three times in a day (AOR = 24.534; 95% CI: 10.024-60.046; p < 0.001), and spending less time in outdoor games (AOR = 2.736; 95% CI: 1.242-6.028; p < 0.05)) were more likely to be obese. The study suggests that parents should motivate their children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. In addition, adequate playgrounds for children can help to prevent obesity and should be prioritized in the management of childhood obesity.
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