Abstract:

Background: Obesity has created a global burden for public health. Adolescents seem to be ignorant of the risk factors and complications associated with obesity. Proper knowledge, perception and practice in terms of behavioural modification, physical activity and nutrition seem lacking amidst these young ones. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and perception of health consequences of obesity of secondary school students of Excel Kings and Queens College, Ile Ife, Nigeria.

Methods: It was a cross sectional study that made used of 66 pre-tested, self-administered questionnaires to assess the knowledge and perception of health consequences of obesity. Collated data were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: The result showed that the most secondary school students’ knowledge about obesity is still low and below average and their perception about health consequences of obesity is still poor.

Conclusion: We concluded that, there is need to improve on this aspect as to reduce the increase in obesity high prevalence noticed in the world today. This then can reduce the burden of public health as regards the problems associated with obesity.

Keywords: Obesity, Perception and Knowledge.

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