Evaluation of Obese Adolescents Using the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale

Abstract

Objective: Obesity, is a global public health problem characterized by excessive body fat deposition in the body, it causes physical as well as mental problems but also such as anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychological problems associated to adolescent obesity. Methods: Thirty-three obese voluntee patients of the pediatric outpatient clinic, and thirty non-obese routine volunteers were included in the study. Adolescents with a body mass index (BMI) of 95% and above with respect their gender and age were considered obese. In adolescents of the control group, BMI varied between the 5th and