서울시 일부 중학생의 아토피 및 천식에 대한 인지도와 간식 섭취 실태

Abstract

This study was aimed to investigate recognition of atopic dermatitis and asthma, and the snack intake in the middle school students with and without atopic dermatitis and asthma. Among 516 eighth- and ninth-graders in Seoul area, 17.1% had symptoms of atopy or asthma, and there were significant more female (21.3%) than male (12.9%) students. Prevalence of overweight was significantly higher in male than female students. Students without atopic dermatitis or asthma obtained information regarding atopic dermatitis and asthma from TV or radio (40.4%), Internet (22.2%), family or relatives (11.4%), newspapers or magazines (7.7%), others (7.9%), school courses (5.4%), and friends (4.9%). While students with atopic dermatitis or asthma obtained the information from TV or radio (28.4%), family or relatives (27.3%), others (25.0%), Internet (13.6%), newspapers or magazines (3.4%), and friends (2.3%). Students with atopic dermatitis or asthma had significantly more knowledge about atopic dermatitis than those without such symptoms, but there was no significant difference on knowledge about asthma between students with and without atopic dermatitis or asthma. Frequency of snack intake was significantly lower in students with atopic dermatitis or asthma, and consumption of sundae, fried food, liquefied fermented milk, hamburger, pizza, and french fries was also significantly lower. However, there was no significant difference on the intake of the snacks such as bread, rice cakes, crackers, biscuit, chocolate cake, chocolate, candies, caramels, milk, soybean milk, yogurt, ice cream, soda, traditional drink, sports drink, fruit juice, fruits, ramen, instant cup ramen, noodles, udon, black-bean-sauce noodles, topokki, gimbap, hot dogs, hot bar, fried food, and fried chicken between groups. Main reason to select snack was taste in both groups. In addition, overweight students tended to consume less fruit juice, liquefied fermented milk, gimbap, and fried food than the underweight or normal weight students. In conclusion, education regarding asthma and appropriate snack selection were necessary and should by provided with accuracy for the students with atopic dermatitis or asthma.