The Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Its Correlates among the Adults in Dodoma Region, Tanzania: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Mtumwa, Abdalla H.
Munyogwa, Mariam John
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Overweight and obesity are a threat to the public health following their association with noncommunicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers.
Despite this fact, the information on overweight and obesity, particularly in most developing countries, is still scarce to address the problem.
This article partly addresses the gap through the findings of a cross-sectional survey that was conducted in Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania, to determine the prevalence and correlates of abdominal obesity among adults.
Methods.
Using a community-based cross-sectional survey, data were generated from the participants who aged 18 years and above.
Simple random sampling and Kish selection table techniques were used to get the sample who responded through a face-to-face-administered questionnaire.
Waist circumference was measured using the guideline of the WHO protocol of measuring waist and hip circumference.
Abdominal obesity is defined as a condition with waist circumference >102 cm for men and >88 cm for women.
Prevalence was computed with a 95% confidence interval.
Simple and multiple logistic regression models were fitted to identify the risk factors associated with abdominal obesity.
Results.
A total of 840 respondents took part in the study.
The overall prevalence of abdominal obesity was found to be 24.88% (209/840).
The prevalence of abdominal obesity was significantly higher among women than men (35.14% vs.
6.89%, p<0.0001) and higher among urban dwellers (33.56%) than their rural counterparts (15.56%).
Correlates of abdominal obesity was found to be gender, marital status, place of residence, age, education level, and the time used in watching television.
Conclusion.
This study revealed a high prevalence of abdominal obesity among the people living in the Dodoma Region.
Increased age, urban residence, more time spent on television, less walking per day, and being ever married were all associated with having abdominal obesity in this population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Munyogwa, Mariam John& Mtumwa, Abdalla H.. 2018. The Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Its Correlates among the Adults in Dodoma Region, Tanzania: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Advances in Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118516
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Munyogwa, Mariam John& Mtumwa, Abdalla H.. The Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Its Correlates among the Adults in Dodoma Region, Tanzania: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Advances in Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118516
American Medical Association (AMA)
Munyogwa, Mariam John& Mtumwa, Abdalla H.. The Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Its Correlates among the Adults in Dodoma Region, Tanzania: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Advances in Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118516
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1118516