Research Article

Body Image Dissatisfaction Is Increased in Male and Overweight/Obese Adolescents in Botswana

Table 1

Demographic information.

Variable Mean (SD) or (%)

Age (years)14.91 (1.32)
Female/male464 (61.4%)/292 (38.6%)
Socioeconomic status
 Public/private school523 (68.8%)/237 (31.2%)
 Household assets (low/high)225 (30.4%)/515 (69.6%)
Urbanization of residence
 Rural village184 (24.2%)
 Town148 (19.8%)
 Urban village182 (23.9%)
 City246 (32.4%)
BMI group
 Underweight35 (5%)
 Desirable weight554 (78.4%)
 Overweight82 (11.6%)
 Obese36 (5.1%)
Physical activity (minutes/week)
 Sitting2612.38 (910.87)
 Walking287.94 (297.89)
 Moderate PA188.96 (267.79)
 Vigorous PA219.59 (275.89)
 Total PA 695.45 (568.82)
 Composite BIQ score1.53 (2.06)