THE PREVALENCE OF, AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH, OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN BOTSWANA

SummaryThe aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of, and socio-demographic factors associated with, overweight and obesity in Botswana. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2007 using a multistage sampling method to select a representative sample of 4107 men and 4916 women aged 20–49 years. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the socio-demographic factors associated with overweight and obesity. Mean BMI values for men and women were 21.7 kg/m2 and 24.4 kg/m2, respectively. Both overweight and obesity levels were higher among women than men. Overall, 23% of women were overweight compared with 13% of men. Obese women constituted about 15% compared with only 3% of men. However, 19% of men were underweight compared with 12% of women. The main socio-demographic factors associated with overweight and obesity were being older, living in a city/town, being married and having attained higher levels of education, and these relationships were statistically significant at the 5% level. Although over-nutrition is prevalent among adult female Batswana, underweight remains an important public health problem for males. Programmes and other interventions aimed at concurrently addressing both under-nutrition and overweight need to be developed.

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OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2018.25.05.315 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (05) ◽

pp. 719-727

Author(s):

Rukiya Tariq ◽

Maryam Shahid ◽

Kalsoom Tariq

Keyword(s):

Demographic Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Household Survey ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Obese Women ◽

Research Findings ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

Multistage Sampling ◽

Ovarian Syndrome

Objectives: To investigate socio-demographic factors and diseases causingoverweight and obesity among 25 to 60 years women. Study Design: Descriptive crosssectionalstudy. Duration & Setting: Comprised of five months (January 2016 to May 2016);concerning household survey i.e. door to door sampling method was carried out in Lahore,Pakistan. Material and Methods: Multistage sampling technique was used and 3239 womenaging 25 to 60 years; of which 1684 (52%) females were normal weight (excluded from theresearch) and 1555 (48%) overweight/obese women i.e. 1106 (34%) were overweight and 449(14%) women were obese (included in the analysis).Descriptive statistics and Bivariate logisticregression was applied on the achieved data through IBM SPSS Statistics Version 21. Results:Socio-demographic factors and diseases were found significantly associated with overweightand obesity; includes age (p=0.001), marital status (p<0.000), level of education (p=0.000),occupation (p=0.000), father/husband occupation (p=0.000) and monthly income (p=0.001);whereas, diseases such as hypothyroidism (p=0.001), polycystic ovarian syndrome (p=0.000),menstrual period (p=0.001) and depression/stress (p=0.000)as their p-values were less than0.05 (significant). Conclusion: The research findings points out notable explanation of sociodemographicfactors and diseases causing overweight and obesity among 25 to 60 yearswomen with respect to which the study can definitely summarized to countless extent.

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Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Awareness of Mortgage Plans in Langas Suburb Uasin Gishu County: A Cross Sectional Study

Arts and Social Sciences Journal ◽

10.4172/2151-6200.1000252 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 08 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Koech J ◽

Korir B ◽

Rutto D ◽

Koech S ◽

Kimeli V ◽

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Keyword(s):

Demographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

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Population-based cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly in Turkey: a cross-sectional survey

Open Medicine ◽

10.2478/s11536-007-0058-7 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 173-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Adem Ozkara ◽

Faruk Turgut ◽

Mehmet Kanbay ◽

Yusuf Selcoki ◽

Ali Akcay

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Coronary Artery ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Past History ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional

AbstractHypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, obesity and smoking are known to be the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Because the elderly population has been increasing globally, CVD may become a more important public health problem in the future. This report examines the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly in Ankara, Turkey. This was a cross-sectional survey and included a total of 2720 individuals living in the Ankara district. Trained research staff administered a standard questionnaire in the participants’ homes and worksites. The questionnaire collected information on clinical and demographic characteristics and a self-reported medical history, including past history of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, coronary artery by-pass graft operation, and cerebrovascular accident. The mean age of the study participants was 69.5 ± 7.2 years. The study identified 1298 women (78.1%) and 753 men (71.2%) with hypertension, and the overall prevalence of hypertension was 75.4%. A total of 739 (27.2%) people had diabetes mellitus, and, of these people, 603 (81.6%) were hypertensive. A total of 1361 people had hyperlipidemia, and 1103 of these patients were also hypertensive. The overall prevalence of obesity was 27.2%. A total of 553 (20.3%) people were smokers. Our findings indicate that cardiovascular risk factors are very common in the elderly. To maximize risk reduction, physicians must take aggressive measures to decrease cardiovascular risk factors.

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Comorbidity and socio-demographic factors associated with renal lithiasis in persons aged 40 to 65: A cross-sectional study

Medicina Clínica (English Edition) ◽

10.1016/j.medcle.2017.09.017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 149 (9) ◽

pp. 383-390

Author(s):

Raquel Arias Vega ◽

Luis Angel Pérula de Torres ◽

Celia Jiménez García ◽

Julia Carrasco Valiente ◽

Maria José Requena Tapia ◽

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Keyword(s):

Demographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Renal Lithiasis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

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Generic health literacy of adolescents in Germany: Results of a nationwide cross-sectional survey

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckab164.142 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽

Author(s):

S Jordan ◽

OM Domanska ◽

AK Loer

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Health Information ◽

Online Survey ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Effective Interventions ◽

Health Related ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background For developing effective interventions to promote health literacy in adolescence, differentiated data on the distribution of health literacy levels is required, but still lacking for this age group in many countries. The study aims to measure the distribution of generic health literacy (GHL) among adolescents addressing cognitive, behavioural, communicative and motivational dimensions of GHL. Methods We conducted a representative nationwide cross-sectional online survey among 14-17-year-olds living in Germany (n = 1,235). Data on GHL were collected from 09.2019-12.2019 using the “Measurement of Health Literacy Among Adolescents”-Questionnaire (MOHLAA-Q). It was specially developed for this age-group and consists of a total of 29 items in four subscales: A: “Difficulties in Dealing with Health-Related Information”, B: “Health-Related Communication Skills”, C: “Attitudes toward One's Own Health & Health Information” and D: “Health-Related Knowledge”. We also collected data on socio-demographic factors. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were carried out. Results About half of the 14-17-year-olds reported many (8.4%) or some difficulties (42.2%) in dealing with health information. We observed low communication-related skills in 28.1% of adolescents. Regarding the attitude towards their own health and health information, 56.8% of respondents had a rather “partly passive/partly active” attitude and 8.8% had a “passive” attitude. 22.7% of the adolescents had a low level of health-related knowledge. All socio-demographic factors apart from age showed significant differences in each of the scales: by family affluence in all scales, by gender and by educational level in 3 scales and by migration background in 1 scale. Conclusions The results indicate a need for promoting GHL among adolescents. The differences in the four scales suggest that all dimensions of GHL should be addressed, but also considering socio-demographic factors at the same time.

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The pattern of suicide poisoning cases in the Tertiary care Centre in Chengalpet district, Tamil Nadu, India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212611 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 3512

Author(s):

R. Swaminathan Veerasamy ◽

V. Pragadeesh Raja ◽

T. Muthukumar ◽

A. Kalaivani

Keyword(s):

Tamil Nadu ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Tertiary Care Centre ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Socioeconomic Status ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Suicide is an important public health problem, every year 800000 people due to suicide, Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19-year-old only. Most (79%) of the suicide happened in low and middle-income countries. Among them consuming poisoning is 25.8%. In India 2019 incidence of suicides 10.4 per one lakh (1,00,000) of population. Tamil Nadu is the state of India sharing most of the suicide deaths, second position (9.7%) in 2019 next to Maharashtra (13.6%).Methods: This is a Hospital-based cross-sectional study, this study was conducted among suicide patients who consumed poison by using nonprobability, consecutive sampling. A pretested questionnaire was administered, and information regarding socio-demographic factors, type of poisoning, and outcome of poisoning was obtained. Statistical analysis was done through Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.Results: Of 111 suicide poisoning patients admitted, were female (50.5%) and the majority were from a rural area (70.3%). Among suicidal, tablet poisoning was predominant (27.7%), followed by Organophosphorus poisoning (26.8%) and rat killer poisoning (17.1%). The major reason for suicidal poisoning was family problems (58.6%), and the majority of Suicidal poisoning was more among the age group of 11–30 years (67.6%) and middle socioeconomic status (50.5%). The majority of patients were admitted to the hospital with median days of 2 days (range 1-12). Among 111 patients 109 are cured and discharged and death of 2 cases.Conclusions: Suicides are avoidable and preventable deaths, there are so many measures are there in individuals levels particularly high-risk persons and community level also. So many poisoning cases are tablets and organophosphorus so to take steps for reducing access for that like legislative measures and regulations. Early identification of the mentally disturbed persons and to give counselling.

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Magnitude of low birthweight in malaria endemic settings of Nanoro, rural Burkina Faso: a secondary data analysis

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-00881-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Moussa Lingani ◽

Serge H. Zango ◽

Innocent Valéa ◽

Daniel Valia ◽

Maïmouna Sanou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Low Birthweight ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Limited Information ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Maternal Characteristics

AbstractLow birthweight (LBW) is a worldwide problem that particularly affects developing countries. However, limited information is available on its magnitude in rural area of Burkina Faso. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of low birthweight and to identify its associated factors in Nanoro health district. A secondary analysis of data collected during a cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the prevalence of low birthweight in Nanoro health and demographic surveillance system area (HDSS). Maternal characteristics extracted from antenatal care books or by interview, completed by malaria diagnosis were examined through a multi-level logistic regression to estimate odd-ratios of association with low birthweight. Significance level was set at 5%. Of the 291 neonates examined, the prevalence of low birthweight was 12%. After adjustment for socio-demographic, obstetric and malaria prevention variables, being primigravid (OR = 8.84, [95% CI: 3.72–21.01]), or multigravid with history of stillbirth (OR = 5.03, [95% CI: 1.54–16.40]), as well as the lack of long-lasting insecticide treated bed net use by the mother the night preceding the admission for delivery (OR = 2.5, [95% CI: 1.1–5.9]) were significantly associated with neonate low birthweight. The number of antenatal visits however did not confer any direct benefit on birthweight status within this study area. The prevalence of low birthweight was high in the study area and represents an important public health problem in Burkina Faso. In light of these results, a redefinition of the content of the antenatal care package is needed.

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Larger Workplaces, People-Oriented Culture, and Specific Industry Sectors Are Associated with Co-Occurring Health Protection and Wellness Activities

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15122739 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. 2739 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Aviroop Biswas ◽

Colette N. Severin ◽

Peter M. Smith ◽

Ivan A. Steenstra ◽

Lynda S. Robson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Wellness Programs ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Future Studies ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Workplace Wellness Programs ◽

Industry Sectors

Employers are increasingly interested in offering workplace wellness programs in addition to occupational health and safety (OHS) activities to promote worker health, wellbeing, and productivity. Yet, there is a dearth of research on workplace factors that enable the implementation of OHS and wellness to inform the future integration of these activities in Canadian workplaces. This study explored workplace demographic factors associated with the co-implementation of OHS and wellness activities in a heterogenous sample of Canadian workplaces. Using a cross-sectional survey of 1285 workplaces from 2011 to 2014, latent profiles of co-occurrent OHS and wellness activities were identified, and multinomial logistic regression was used to assess associations between workplace demographic factors and the profiles. Most workplaces (84%) demonstrated little co-occurrence of OHS and wellness activities. Highest co-occurrence was associated with large workplaces (odds ratio (OR) = 3.22, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.15–5.89), in the electrical and utilities sector (OR = 5.57, 95% CI = 2.24–8.35), and a high people-oriented culture (OR = 4.70, 95% CI = 1.59–5.26). Promoting integrated OHS and wellness approaches in medium to large workplaces, in select industries, and emphasizing a people-oriented culture were found to be important factors for implementing OHS and wellness in Canadian organizations. Informed by these findings, future studies should understand the mechanisms to facilitate the integration of OHS and wellness in workplaces.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia among Children 6–59 Months Old in Haiti

Anemia ◽

10.1155/2013/502968 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Mohamed Ag Ayoya ◽

Ismael Ngnie-Teta ◽

Marie Nancy Séraphin ◽

Aissa Mamadoultaibou ◽

Ellen Boldon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Multivariate Analyses ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Child Growth ◽

Hemoglobin Level ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Mothers And Children ◽

Childhood Anemia ◽

Multistage Sampling

Anemia has serious consequences on child growth, development, and survival. This study was conducted in Fond des Blancs and Villa, Haiti, to assess the prevalence of childhood anemia and its risk factors in order to inform program design. Children 6–59 months old (n=557) were selected using a cross-sectional multistage sampling methodology. Hemoglobin was measured using the HemoCue technique. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were performed to determine prevalence and factors associated with anemia. The prevalence of childhood anemia was 38.8% (23.9% mild, 14.7% moderate, and 0.2% severe). Mean hemoglobin was11.2±1.2 g/dL. Variables associated with child anemia were age less than 24 months (OR=2.6;P=0.000), stunting (OR=2.2;P=0.005), and mother’s low hemoglobin level (OR=1.8;P=0.011). Anemia among young children in Fond des Blancs and Villa is a public health problem. Predictors of child anemia in this region include child’s age, stunting, and mother’s anemia. Interventions and strategies aimed at addressing effectively anemia in this population must therefore target mothers and children under two years of age.

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