Prevalence and pattern of obesity and overweight among traders in Nkwo Nnewi market, Nnewi, Anambra state Department: Nursing Science By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7418 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractOverweight and obesity have become major global health challenges as their prevalence rises across all ages and socioeconomic groups. These conditions impose severe individual health risks while exerting a substantial burden on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. Understanding key drivers of their emergence and persistence is critical for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. This study aimed to find correlates of obesity among Nnewi, Anambra state traders. This cross-sectional analytical study involved 280 participants across 22 Nkwo Market zones. Stratified sampling recruited participants who underwent height, weight, waist and hip circumference measurements. BMI and obesity/overweight per WHO criteria (BMI=30 kg/m2 and 25-29.9 kg/m2, respectively) were calculated. Central obesity was defined using gender-specific waist circumferences (88cm for women, 102cm for men). An interviewer-administered questionnaire collected data, analyzed by SPSS version 25. Of 280 participants, 35.8% were male and 64.2% female. Overweight prevalence was 25% among men versus 57% in women obesity was 12% versus 55%. Overweight and obesity were more prevalent among those aged 30-49 years and married. Most obese participants (10% of males, 37% of females) had Class 1 obesity. Significant correlation existed between obesity and dietary behavior (p0.003) but not hypertension (p0.5) or diabetes (p0.2). Overweight and obesity are now common, demonstrating the need for greater public awareness of the consequences of this global health threat....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State