Overweight and obesity and its socio-demographic correlates among urban Ethiopian women: evidence from the 2011 EDHS

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作者
Abrha, Solomon [1 ]
Shiferaw, Solomon [2 ]
Ahmed, Kedir Y. [3 ]
机构
[1] Wolayta Sodo Univ, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Epidemiol & Biostat, Coll Med & Hlth Sci, POB 138, Wolayta Sodo, Ethiopia
[2] Univ Addis Ababa, Sch Publ Hlth, Coll Hlth Sci, POB 9086, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
[3] Debre Markos Univ, Dept Publ Hlth, Coll Med & Hlth Sci, POB 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
关键词
Overweight; Obesity; Urban Ethiopian women; RISK-FACTORS; ADDIS-ABABA; BURDEN; POPULATION; PREVALENCE; TRANSITION; DISEASE; TRENDS;
D O I
10.1186/s12889-016-3315-3
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Background: Evidences show that the burden of overweight and obesity is increasing in developing countries, particularly among urban women. Despite this worrying trend and the recognition of the emerging problem of chronic diseases in the recently launched Health Sector Transformation Plan of Ethiopia, little efforts are being made to address overweight and obesity. The present study aimed at assessing the prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of overweight and obesity among urban women. Methods: This study was based on the 2011 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) that used a two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique. A total of 3602 non-pregnant urban reproductive age women were included in the analysis. Simple descriptive, bivariate and multiple logistic regression analysis were employed as appropriate. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among urban Ethiopian women was found to be 435 (12.1 %) and 99 (2.8 %), respectively. Urban women in the age groups from 20-29 years [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 2.3 95 % CI: 1.4, 3.9], 30-39 years (AOR = 5.0 95 % CI: 2.9, 8.8) and 40-49 years (AOR = 9.8 95 % CI: 5.1, 13.8) were significantly more likely to have overweight and obesity compared to the youngest age group (15 to 19 years). The odds of being overweight and obese was significantly higher among women in the richest quintile (AOR = 1.8 95 % CI: 1.1, 2.5), those with secondary and above education (AOR = 2.0 95 % CI: (1.3, 3.1) and married women (AOR = 2.0 95 % CI: (1.2, 3.3). Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight and obesity was found to be higher in urban women compared to the national average. Being married, older, belonging to the richest quintile, living in the three metropolises (Addis Ababa, Harari and Dire Dawa), and with secondary and above educational level are independent predictors of overweight and obesity. Programs that target on older, educated and well to do women, and those living in the big cities are expected to cope with this substantial public health concern.
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