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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iE1.5099
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Tập 67 Số Vol 67.English Version No 1, 2026
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Dung, P. Q., Vi, L. H., Huy, N. N., Dung, N. P., Quan, T. K., Hai, N. N., & Dac, L. H. (2026). ASSESSING THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHU SE DISTRICT, GIA LAI PROVINCE, VIETNAM: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 67(E1). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iE1.5099

ASSESSING THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHU SE DISTRICT, GIA LAI PROVINCE, VIETNAM: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Phan Quoc Dung1, Le Hoang Vi1, Nguyen Nhat Huy2, Nguyen Phuong Dung3, Truong Ke Quan4, Nguyen Ngoc Hai5, Le Huy Dac5
1 Binh Dong Regional Health Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2 Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3 School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Australia
4 Krong Pac Health Center, Đak Lak, Vietnam
5 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Undernutrition and obesity are prevalent nutritional issues among adolescents. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and associated factors among secondary school students in Chu Se district, Gia Lai province. Participants were selected using a stratified random sampling method. Data collection included using a structured questionnaire based on the Global School-based Student Health Survey and Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children questionnaire, and students' height and weight were measured directly using a tape measure and a digital scale. Undernutrition and obesity were determined using the WHO AnthroPlus software. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed to explore associations, with statistical significance set at p<.05. A total of 404 students were included in the study, with the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and overweight/obesity being 2.9%, 8.6%, and 19.6%, respectively. Gender (p<.001), age, and sleep duration were significantly associated with overweight/obesity (p<.05). Although the rate of stunting among students is low, the prevalence of wasting and overweight/obesity is significantly high. These findings highlight the importance of promoting school-based and family-centered interventions to improve students' nutritional status.

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Stunting, wasting, overweight, obesity, adolescent.

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