Sentido de coherencia (SOC) en adolescentes con o sin obesidad de la Unidad Educativa San Andrés, 2015.

Abstract

This research is to determine the relationship between sense of coherence, overweight and obesity in 195 teenagers San Andres School in San Andres Canton, Chimborazo province, through a non-experimental cross- sectional study. Bio impedance scale, measuring rod and anthropometric data and orientation questionnaire towards life, where it was used was conducted. An age limit of 11 to 19 years where a predominance of males (56%) in normal, overweight and 7% minimal 1% of obesity was found. In assessing the sense of coherence (SOC) were identified 51% of the group studied with Medium SOC followed by 26% low, and in the last position 24% Upper SOC. In teenagers with Under SOC statistically significant differences with obesity was observed, which concludes that there is an association between sense of coherence and nutritional status, it is recommended to implement programs to encourage students to adopt healthy lifestyles, conducting regular physical activity and changes in leisure activities, as this is a protector of physical and emotional health factor, promoting an efficient academic performance, complements its comprehensive training and tends improving the quality of life and the well-being of long term.