Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among women in the Gaza strip-Palestine: a cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08966-1
• Publication Date: 2020-06-05T14:03:10Z
• Authors: Rima Rafiq El Kis...; Kah Leng Soo; Yehia Awad Abed; Wan Abdul Manan W...
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Biostatistics

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among women childbearing age is considered a public health concern. Few studies have been conducted in the Gaza Strip to determine magnitude obesity. This study aimed along with their associated factors Strip.A cross-sectional was recruit total 357 mothers aged 18-50 years. Interviews were carried out collect sociodemographic information, nutritional physical activity. Anthropometric measurements [height, weight waist circumference (WC)] mothers. Body Mass Index (BMI) computed Multinomial logistic regression used examine obesity.The combined (64.1%). results multinomial showed risk increased age, highest being > 33.0 years (OR = 2.7, 95% CI: (1.06,6.86)), 5.72, (2.07,15.78)), respectively, compared < Moreover, medium high educational levels had slightly higher 0.31, (0.15,0.64)), 0.32, (0.12,0.82)) respectively than low level. Household income positively Mothers exposed monthly more likely be or obese 2.64, (1.20, 5.83)), 3.06, (1.28,7.29)), respectively. Nutrition knowledge significantly 1.20, (1.03,1.38)).This Palestinian previous studies. Age, level, income, nutrition obesity, other variables that not such as location, work status, activity, sitting hours. Urgent action needed tackle women. Effective intervention required increase improve eating behaviors.