This study aims to evaluate the effect of a mobile application developed for obese children on eating attitudes, eating awareness, and healthy eating self-efficacy. The application seeks to support children in developing healthy eating habits and to integrate nursing interventions with digital health technologies in combating obesity. Data will be collected through a researcher-developed Information Form and three validated scales: the Eating Attitude Test, the Eating Awareness Scale, and the Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy Scale, completed by both children and parents.
The child must be between 8 and 10 years old,
The child must not have any chronic illnesses other than obesity,
The child must be able to read and write in Turkish,
The child must be able to use a mobile device,
If they wish to withdraw from the study at any stage of the research,
If they do not wish to use the mobile application at any stage of the research.
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Childhood Obesity Mobile Application
DeviceWith the support of computer engineers and software experts, the logo, user interface, overall appearance, and control panel will be designed to suit the purpose and subject matter of the mobile application. The mobile application will be designed to be used on both Android and iOS-based smartphones and in environments without internet access. After developing the prototype of the mobile application, its usability will be tested. In this context, the testing process will first be carried out by researchers. Academic nurses (n=3) and outpatient clinic nurses (n=2) will evaluate the application using the Mobile Application Usability Scale. If any problems are identified in the application, they will be resolved and the necessary adjustments will be made.
Eating Attitude Test for Children
This scale is used to identify eating-related attitudes and behaviors among children aged 8-15. It consists of 26 items and evaluates general patterns indicating how children feel, think, and behave regarding eating, using a six-point Likert-type structure.
Eating Awareness Scale for Children
This scale assesses the level of attention children aged 8-11 pay to food during eating behaviors and evaluates inattentive or automatic eating tendencies through its 12-item, two-dimension structure, using a four-point Likert-type format.
Healthy Eating Self Efficacy Scale for Children
This scale measures children's confidence in their ability to make healthy food choices and maintain healthy eating behaviors. It evaluates their perceived capability to engage in healthy eating practices and is designed for children aged 8-10. The scale consists of 9 items and uses a three-point Likert-type structure.
Body Mass Index
Height and weight measurements will be used to calculate BMI (kg/m²) in participants.
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