Quality of life, motor ability, and weight status among school-aged children of Tehran.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health Related quality of life (HRQOL), motor ability and weight status in children. METHODS: Two hundred forty children ages 9-11 yr who were selected via multi stage cluster sampling design from primary schools in the Shahre Qods at Tehran, Iran in 2007. HRQOL was assessed by the pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL). Motor abilities were determined by a Basic Motor Ability Test (BMAT). Body mass index was calculated to determine weight status. RESULTS: Psychosocial, physical, and total health related qualities of life (all P Language: en