Prevalence of Excess Weight Gain and Associated Risk Factors Among Postmenopausal Women: A Population-based Study in Ghana

Abstract Background:Excess weight (obesity and overweight) is a pervasive condition that is considered a global epidemic and a threat to public health. Furthermore, numerouschanges in fat deposits occur with the advent of menopause, leading to a change in the distribution of body fat. Therefore this study determined the prevalence of excess weight gain and associated risk factors among postmenopausal women (PW) in Ghana.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over five months at Bono-East regional capital, Techiman in Ghana. A total of 378 postmenopausal women were recruited for this study. Validated questionnaires were administered to obtain the socio-demographic data from each study participant. Anthropometrics such as body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) among participants were also determined. Data were inputted into excel, and analysis was done using IBM SPSS 25.Results: The mean age of study participants was 60.09±6.24 years with the 51-60 years age group having the highest frequency (48.8%). Out of the total study participants, 26.8%, 8.2% and 9.0% with desirable weight were recorded using BMI, WHtR, and WHR respectively. And there was no significant difference (P=0.999) between the proportions for WHtR and WHR. However, the distribution of study participants with desirable weight by BMI was significantly higher than that of WHtR (P=0.0031) and WHR (P=0.0063). BMI, WHtR and WHR recorded participants with the excess weight of 73.2%, 91.8%, and 91.0% respectively out of the total study participants and there was no significant difference among the stratified study participants. Participants age ≤50 years were at a high risk of been obese even though it was not significant. Study participants with > 15 years of the postmenopausal stage have a high chance of been obese for BMI and WHtR but not WHR.Conclusions: The prevalence rates of obesity and overweight were higher among postmenopausal women using the WHR than BMI and WHtR. Participants age ≤ 50 years, parity and those from the Ga tribe were also at a higher risk of having abdominal obesity.

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Prevalence of excess weight gain and associated risk factors among postmenopausal women: a population-based study in Ghana.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-30002/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Isaac Mensah Bonsu ◽

Hellen Myezwa ◽

Corlia Brandt ◽

Moses M. Omoniyi ◽

Tunde A. Ajidahun

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Study Participant ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Excess Weight Gain ◽

Obesity And Overweight ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Study Participants

Abstract Background: Excess weight (obesity and overweight) is a pervasive condition that is considered a global epidemic and a threat to public health. Furthermore, numerous changes in fat deposits occur with the advent of menopause, leading to a change in the distribution of body fat. Therefore this study determined the prevalence of excess weight gain and associated risk factors among postmenopausal women (PW) in Ghana.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over five months at Bono-East regional capital, Techiman in Ghana. A total of 378 postmenopausal women were recruited for this study. Structured questionnaires were administered to obtain the socio-demographic data from each study participant. Anthropometrics such as body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) among participants were also determined. Data were inputted into excel, and analysis was done using IBM SPSS 25.Results: BMI, WHtR and WHR recorded participants with the excess weight of 73.2%, 91.8%, and 91.0% respectively out of the total study participants and there was no significant difference among the stratified study participants. Participants age ≤50 years were at a high risk of been obese even though it was not significant. Study participants with > 15 years of the postmenopausal stage have a high chance of been obese for BMI and WHtR but not WHR. The mean age of study participants was 60.09±6.24 years with the 51-60 years age group having the highest frequency (48.8%). Out of the total study participants, 26.8%, 8.2% and 9.0% with desirable weight were recorded using BMI, WHtR, and WHR respectively. And there was no significant difference (P=0.999) between the proportions for WHtR and WHR. However, the distribution of study participants with desirable weight by BMI was significantly higher than that of WHtR (P=0.0031) and WHR (P=0.0063). Conclusions: The prevalence rates of obesity and overweight were higher among postmenopausal women using the WHR than BMI and WHtR. Participants age ≤ 50 years, parity and those from the Ga tribe were also at a higher risk of having abdominal obesity.

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265: Pre-pregnancy weight and excess weight gain during pregnancy are risk factors for macrosomia in women with gestational diabetes

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1016/j.ajog.2009.10.280 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 201 (6) ◽

pp. S109-S110

Author(s):

Joseph Ouzounian ◽

Larisa Yedigarova ◽

Gerson Hernandez ◽

Lisa Korst ◽

Carol Walden ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Excess Weight Gain ◽

Pregnancy Weight ◽

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

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Risk factors for excess weight gain in children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

International Journal of Obesity ◽

10.1038/sj.ijo.0801403 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 24 (11) ◽

pp. 1537-1541 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

JJ Reilly ◽

JC Ventham ◽

J Newell ◽

T Aitchison ◽

WHB Wallace ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia ◽

Lymphoblastic Leukaemia ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Excess Weight Gain

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Seroprevalence and the associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in the middle belt of Ghana

10.21203/rs.2.12162/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

DERRICK ADU MENSAH ◽

Linda Batsa Debrah ◽

Clement Evans Aryee ◽

ALEXANDER YAW YAW DEBRAH

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Toxoplasma Gondii ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Venous Blood ◽

Study Participant ◽

Antibody Concentration ◽

Ashanti Region ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Toxoplasma Gondii Infection ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background Exposure to Toxoplasma gondii infection is prevalent in up to 90% of the world’s population. Severe infections can be fatal and deforming in neonates. Cats serve as reservoirs for T. gondii infections. Even though many Ghanaians have cats as pets in their homes only few studies have been undertaken to assess the prevalence of the disease in Ghana. The objective of the study was to determine the seroprevalence of T. gondii infection and its associated risk factors among pregnant women seeking antenatal care at the Goaso Municipal Hospital, in Asunafo North District of the Ahafo Region and the St. Michael’s Catholic Mission Hospital in the Bosomtwe District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 266 (146 from Asunafo North District and 120 from Bosomtwe District) pregnant women who consented to participate in the study was undertaken. To gather information on associated risk factors, structured questionnaire was administered to the participants. In addition, 3 mls of venous blood was collected from each participant for anti-T. gondii IgG and anti-T. gondii IgM antibody analyses using ELISA. Results A total of 64.3% (171/266) of the study participant were positive for anti-T. gondii IgG and 26.3% (70/266) were positive for anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies. This signifies that 64.3% of the study population have been exposed to the infection and 26.3% were actively infected. There were no differences (P=0.383) between the overall T. gondii seroprevalences in the two Districts. There was a significant difference between antibody concentration levels and age in the Bosomtwe District in Ashanti Region. No association (OR<1) was found between the seroprevalences and the suspected risk factors assessed in this study. Conclusion The study showed that the seroprevalence of T. gondii among pregnant women visiting the two health facilities in the two Regions was higher compared to the 30%-65% reported as the global population infection status. This study provides baseline data for future studies in the other Districts and Regions in the country to ascertain the overall seroprevalence in Ghana.

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Prevalence of and risk factors for excess weight gain in pregnancy: a cross-sectional study using survey data

CMAJ Open ◽

10.9778/cmajo.20200276 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. E1168-E1174

Author(s):

Jamie L. Benham ◽

Jane E. Booth ◽

Lois E. Donovan ◽

Alexander A. Leung ◽

Ronald J. Sigal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Survey Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Excess Weight Gain ◽

In Pregnancy

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Pre-pregnancy weight and excess weight gain are risk factors for macrosomia in women with gestational diabetes

Journal of Perinatology ◽

10.1038/jp.2011.15 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 31 (11) ◽

pp. 717-721 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

J G Ouzounian ◽

G D Hernandez ◽

L M Korst ◽

M M Montoro ◽

L R Battista ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Excess Weight Gain ◽

Pregnancy Weight

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The excess weight gain in peritoneal dialysis in the first year and its consequences on the loss of residual renal function.

10.26226/morressier.59a56f96d462b8028d895cb9 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Lilia Ben Lasfar

Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Peritoneal Dialysis ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Residual Renal Function ◽

Excess Weight ◽

First Year ◽

Excess Weight Gain

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Prevalence of dysmenorrhoea, associated risk factors and its relationship with academic performance among graduating female university students in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043814 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. e043814

Author(s):

Mesfin Tadese ◽

Andargachew Kassa ◽

Abebaw Abeje Muluneh ◽

Girma Altaye

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Academic Performance ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Grade Point ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Associated Risk Factors

ObjectivesThe study aimed to provide an association between dysmenorrhoea and academic performance among university students in Ethiopia. Further, the study attempts to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of dysmenorrhoea.Design and methodInstitution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 April to 28 April 2019. A semistructured and pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Binary logistic regression analysis and one-way analysis of variance were performed to model dysmenorrhoea and academic performance, respectively.Setting and participantsEthiopia (2019: n=647 female university students).OutcomesThe primary outcome is dysmenorrhoea, which has been defined as painful menses that prevents normal activity and requires medication. The self-reported cumulative grade point average of students was used as a proxy measure of academic performance, which is the secondary outcome.ResultsThe prevalence of dysmenorrhoea was 317 (51.5%). The educational status of father (adjusted OR (AOR) (95% CI) 2.64 (1.04 to 6.66)), chocolate consumption (AOR (95% CI) 3.39 (95% 1.28 to 8.93)), daily breakfast intake (<5 days/week) (AOR (95% CI) 0.63 (0.42 to 0.95)), irregular menstrual cycle AOR (95% CI) 2.34 (1.55 to 3.54)) and positive family history of dysmenorrhoea AOR (95% CI) 3.29 (2.25 to 4.81)) had statistically significant association with dysmenorrhoea. There was no statistically significant difference in academic performance among students with and without dysmenorrhoea (F (3611)=1.276, p=0.28)).ConclusionsDysmenorrhoea was a common health problem among graduating University students. However, it has no statistically significant impact on academic performance. Reproductive health officers should educate and undermine the negative academic consequences of dysmenorrhoea to reduce the physical and psychological stress that happens to females and their families.

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