Table 2 Perceived treats towards childhood obesity among mothers

I am worry about excessive weight of my child

71

18.7

162

42.7

146

38.5

31

21

65

44.5

50

34.2

Loss of extra weight of my baby is one of my mental trouble

95

25

206

54

78

20.5

40

27.3

73

50

33

22.6

After buying fast-food meals for my child I fell sin and guilty

68

17.9

107

28.2

204

53.8

37

25.3

68

46.5

41

28

I believe that obese children are at the risk of some illnesses such as cardiovascular disease.

37

9.7

85

22.4

257

67.8

24

16.4

58

39.7

64

43.8

I believe that overweight /obesity of my child reduce my mental health and self-esteem

49

12.9

81

29

249

65.6

25

15.2

64

43.8

57

39

I believe that overweight/obesity hazardous to my children.

46

12.1

80

21

253

66.7

34

23.2

71

48.6

41

28