Association of Obesity and Socioeconomic Status among Women of Childbearing Age Living in Urban Area of Morocco
Joint Authors
Barakat, Amina
Zahrou, Fatima Ezzahra
Barich, Fatima
Laamiri, Fatima Zahra
El Mir, Nisrine
Rjimati, Manelle
Rjimati, El Arbi
Aguenaou, Hassan
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-07-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Worldwide, obesity is considered as an important public health problem.
This study aims to explore the social and economic factors associated with overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age residing in the urban area of Morocco.
This is a descriptive and analytical study conducted among women (N=240), aged between 15 and 49 years.
At recruitment, socioeconomic status (SES) of each participant was assessed, anthropometric parameters were recorded, and body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) were measured to assess overweight and obesity.
Data regarding skipped meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) were collected using an adapted questionnaire.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age was 29.9% and 15.4%, respectively, while for abdominal obesity, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was, respectively, 39.9% and 60.1%.
The results indicate that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among women is higher in women aged over 30.
A significant association was shown between education level and both BMI and WHR (r1=−0.23, r2=−0.17, p<0.05), respectively, and there is also a significant correlation between household size and WHR abdominal obesity (r=0.21, p=0.05).
Our results reinforce the necessity to improve the access of all social classes in Morocco to reliable information on the determinants and consequences of obesity and to develop plans for adequate prevention and management of obesity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barich, Fatima& Zahrou, Fatima Ezzahra& Laamiri, Fatima Zahra& El Mir, Nisrine& Rjimati, Manelle& Barakat, Amina…[et al.]. 2018. Association of Obesity and Socioeconomic Status among Women of Childbearing Age Living in Urban Area of Morocco. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barich, Fatima…[et al.]. Association of Obesity and Socioeconomic Status among Women of Childbearing Age Living in Urban Area of Morocco. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Barich, Fatima& Zahrou, Fatima Ezzahra& Laamiri, Fatima Zahra& El Mir, Nisrine& Rjimati, Manelle& Barakat, Amina…[et al.]. Association of Obesity and Socioeconomic Status among Women of Childbearing Age Living in Urban Area of Morocco. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1195419
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1195419