Prevalence, knowledge and practices on prevention and management of overweight and obesity among adults in Dodoma City, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The study aimed to assess the prevalence, knowledge and practices on prevention and management of overweight/obesity among adults in Dodoma region.

Methodology

A cross- sectional research was conducted among 313 randomly selected adults aged 25-65 years. Face to face interviews were conducted to obtain demographic information, knowledge on preventing and managing overweight/obesity using a pre-tested questionnaire. Weight and height were measured following standard procedures and nutrition status was categorized using WHO criteria. Dietary intake was assessed using qualitative 24 hours recall to obtain dietary diversity score. Data was analyzed using the SPSS™ Version 20 to obtain

SUBMITTER: Msollo SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10826932 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature