Analysis of the Nursing Diagnosis low weight in adolescents of public schools

Abstract

The objective was to analyze the Nursing Diagnosis low weight and related factors in adolescents. A cross-sectional study developed in 2013, with 372 adolescents from state schools in Natal/RN, who were submitted to physical examination and completeness of a form. Three groups were created: adolescents with the Diagnosis low weight (n=52), eutrophics (n=247) and overweight (n=73). The data from the third group was not considered in the comparisons. The prevalence of adolescents with Diagnosis low weight was 14%. Factors related to the diagnosis were: low income and maternal education; low consumption of milk and cheese; low means of body mass index, fat percentage and bone tissue; higher means of water and muscle. An elevated prevalence was seen of the Nursing Diagnosis low weight. Socioeconomic, social, nutritional and clinical aspects presented association with this Diagnosis and, thus, should be target of Nursing prevention actions and interventions.