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Maniki PT, Khan R, Orchard A, De Rapper S, Padayachee N. Promoting the use of point of care testing in non-communicable disease screening among university students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2022.100446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Okati-Aliabad H, Ansari-Moghaddam A, Kargar S, Jabbari N. Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight among Adults in the Middle East Countries from 2000 to 2020: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Obes 2022; 2022:8074837. [PMID: 35154826 PMCID: PMC8831052 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8074837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity has become a significant public health issue worldwide, and it is a major risk factor for many noncommunicable diseases. This systematic review aimed to identify the prevalence of obesity and overweight in the Middle East region and different countries in this region. MATERIALS AND METHODS PubMed, Google Scholar, and MEDLINE databases were searched from 2000-2020 to identify relevant studies in the Middle East area. The survey was carried out using combinations of Medical Subject Headings (Mesh) keywords like "body mass index", "obesity", "overweight", "prevalence", "Middle-East", and "Countries in the Middle East area". Analysis of the data was done using STATA-14, and a random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence. RESULTS A total of 101 studies with 698905 participants have been identified that met inclusion criteria for this meta-analysis. The pooled estimates of the prevalence of obesity and overweight in the Middle East area were 21.17 (95% CI: 17.05-26.29) and 33.14 (95% CI: 26.87-40.87), respectively. The findings showed that obesity prevalence increased with age so that the highest prevalence of obesity and overweight was observed in people >40 years old. Obesity prevalence in the Middle East area remained steady between 2000-2006 and 2014-2020 (23%). During these time intervals, the prevalence of overweight decreased from 34.83 (95% CI: 32.40-37.45) to 32.85 (95% CI: 31.39-34.38). CONCLUSIONS Despite the relative stabilization of the overweight and obesity trend in the Middle East, current interventions to combat the overweight epidemic need to be maintained and strengthened because the prevalence of overweight and obesity in this region is still very high. The prevalence of obesity increases with age so that people over 40 have the highest percentage of obesity and overweight. Therefore, implementing intervention programs to prevent and control obesity and overweight in the Middle East is essential.
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- Hassan Okati-Aliabad
- Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- MSc of Epidemiology, Gerash University of Medical Sciences, Gerash, Iran
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- Department of Environment Health Engineering, School of Health, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Makkawy E, Alrakha AM, Al-Mubarak AF, Alotaibi HT, Alotaibi NT, Alasmari AA, Altamimi T. Prevalence of overweight and obesity and their associated factors among health sciences college students, Saudi Arabia. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:961-967. [PMID: 34041105 PMCID: PMC8138400 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1749_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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CONTEXT The healthcare sciences college students have a lifestyle with low physical activity and disordered eating habits, which exposes them to a higher risk of obesity. Health science college students were the target group of particular interest in this study as they are future physicians. If they are overweight or obese, they will carry the wrong impression to the general population. AIM To assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among healthcare science college students at private university in Saudi Arabia. Also, it assesses the relationship between the sociodemographic characteristics and risk of overweight and obesity in this population. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthcare science college students. A validated, structured, closed-ended questionnaire was self-administered through the Monkey survey. All data were analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS 401 students participated, in which 33.4% were male and 66.6% were female students; and the mean age was 22 years. The study showed that 23.7% of participants were overweight, and 11% were obese. The prevalence of obesity was higher among males. Family history of obesity and fatigue were risk factors for obesity. CONCLUSION The healthcare Science College students showed a high prevalence of obesity and overweight. This is strengthening the need to encourage a healthy lifestyle, healthy food habits, and physical activities to avoid obesity-related complications.
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- Eyad Makkawy
- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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ALjaraedah TY, Takruri HR, Tayyem RF. Dietary practices and nutrient intake among adolescents: A general review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.obmed.2019.100145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Impact of Demographics, Education, and Stress on Body Mass Index Among Jordanian University Students. TOP CLIN NUTR 2019. [DOI: 10.1097/tin.0000000000000181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Contribute Significantly to College Students' Daily Caloric Intake in Jordan: Soft Drinks Are Not the Major Contributor. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11051058. [PMID: 31083526 PMCID: PMC6566441 DOI: 10.3390/nu11051058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) are caloric-dense and associated with poor diet quality which may result in weight gain and obesity. Obesity is an independent risk factor for several chronic diseases. This study aimed to (1) assess the consumption level of SSBs among college students in Jordan and (2) examine the relationship of consumption level to body weight. The current study is a cross-sectional study conducted on 967 college students (55.3% males and 44.7% females). Consumption of SSBs was assessed using validated questionnaires. SSBs were classified into four major categories (hot drinks, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and soft drinks). Anthropometric measurements of the participants including body weight, height, and waist circumferences were recorded. Male students consumed more calories from SSBs compared to female students (p = 0.016). The mean contribution of SSBs to daily energy intake among college students was 480 kcal with the highest contribution from sugar sweetened hot drinks and fruit drinks. A significant positive relationship was found in BMI (p = 0.006) and waist circumference (p = 0.030) for participants consuming calories from SSBs. In conclusion, beverages with added sugar contribute substantially to the daily energy intake of college students in Jordan.
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Talib W, Halees R, Issa R. Varthemia iphionoides and Pelargonium graveolens Extracts as a Treatment of Breast Cancer Implanted in Diabetic Mice. Pharmacogn Mag 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_18_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Eating Behaviors, Sociodemographics, Self-Perceived Health, and Weight Status Among Jordanian University Students. TOP CLIN NUTR 2018. [DOI: 10.1097/tin.0000000000000154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Abu Baker NN, Al-Ali N, Al-Ajlouni R. Attitudes of Jordanian Adolescent Students Toward Overweight and Obesity. Open Nurs J 2018; 12:15-25. [PMID: 29456780 PMCID: PMC5806175 DOI: 10.2174/1874434601812010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Obesity is a serious public health problem especially among adolescents. Understanding adolescents' attitudes toward obesity and healthy lifestyle is a crucial step to develop effective health programs to treat and prevent obesity. Objectives To examine the attitudes toward overweight and obesity among Jordanian adolescent students and to identify the components of obesity prevention program that the students perceive as important. Methods A sample of 1000 students in 8th to 10th grades was randomly selected from 16 schools in Irbid, Jordan. A self-reported questionnaire including attitude related questions was used in a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Results Generally, the students expressed positive attitudes toward obesity; which means that their attitudes were consistent with societal norms in terms of health and social functioning (mean= 3.5, SD=0.39). Furthermore, the students expressed positive attitudes toward lifestyle; which means that their attitudes were consistent with healthy behaviors (mean=3.7, SD=0.58). However, boys had significantly more positive attitudes than girls (p=0.04). The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 23.8%, while obese and non-obese students had similar attitudes toward lifestyle and obesity. Finally, around 20% to 30% of students desired a prevention program out of school time shared with their families and friends and involves eating healthy food and getting more exercise. Conclusion More efforts are needed to build effective obesity prevention programs that focus on eating healthy diet and getting more exercise considering gender differences.
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- Nesrin N Abu Baker
- Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al-Albayt University, Mafraq 2, Jordan
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Tapera R, Merapelo MT, Tumoyagae T, Maswabi TM, Erick P, Letsholo B, Mbongwe B. The prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students. COGENT MEDICINE 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/2331205x.2017.1357249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Roy Tapera
- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
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Niba LL, Atanga MB, Navti LK. A cross sectional analysis of eating habits and weight status of university students in urban Cameroon. BMC Nutr 2017; 3:55. [PMID: 32153835 PMCID: PMC7050815 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-017-0178-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The changeover from high school to university is characterized by the inability to make informed food choices and unhealthy eating habits. This study sets out to determine the prevalence of overweight/obesity, examine variations in dietary habits and assess the relationships between some dietary factors and overweight/obesity in university students. METHODS University students (N = 906, mean age 21.4 ± 2.1 years) that included 434 males and 472 females were recruited using a simple random sampling technique from six departments in two universities in a cross sectional study in the North West Region of Cameroon. Weight and height were measured and body mass index calculated. Eating habits and weekly consumption of selected food items were self-reported by the students using a pre-tested questionnaire. RESULTS The prevalence of overweight and obesity were 24.6% and 2.2% respectively. A majority (60.7%) of the students had less than three meals a day. Also, 53.4% ate fried foods, 46.0% had sweets/chocolates and 39.5% had sugar sweetened beverages twice or more times in a week. Skipping/rarely having breakfast (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.2-2.9) and having snacks in-between meals three or more times a day (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.4-5.5) were associated with overweight/obesity after controlling for confounding variables. In addition, skipping/rarely having breakfast (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.3-3.5) independently predicted overweight/obesity in a model that included confounding variables and selected dietary behaviors. CONCLUSION The unhealthy eating habits exhibited by students in this study is worrying. Qualitative studies need to be carried out in the future to identify determinants (of Cameroon ethnicity) of poor eating habits in university students.
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- Loveline L. Niba
- Department of Biochemistry, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), Bamenda, P.O. Box 782, Cameroon
- Nutrition and Health Research Group (NHRG), Bamenda, Cameroon
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Bamenda, P.O. Box 39, Bambili, Bamenda, Cameroon
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- Department of Biochemistry, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), Bamenda, P.O. Box 782, Cameroon
- Nutrition and Health Research Group (NHRG), Bamenda, Cameroon
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Mokhtari T, Jamaluddin R, Saad HA. Lifestyle and Psychological Factors Associated with Body Weight Status among University Students in Malaysia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2015.18.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Mogre V, Nyaba R, Aleyira S. Lifestyle risk factors of general and abdominal obesity in students of the school of medicine and health science of the university of development studies, tamale, ghana. ISRN OBESITY 2014; 2014:508382. [PMID: 24649393 PMCID: PMC3932256 DOI: 10.1155/2014/508382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study evaluated the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among students of the University for Development Studies, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (UDS-SMHS), Tamale, Ghana. Also, lifestyle risk factors for the two obesity indices were investigated. This study was conducted among a sample of 646 students. Anthropometric measures of weight, height, and waist circumference were appropriately assessed. The prevalence of general and abdominal obesity was 1.9% and 4.2%, respectively. Risk factors of general obesity were being female (crude OR = 6.9, 95% CI = 1.85-25.80, P = 0.0021), engaging in light PA (OR = 12.45, 95% CI = 2.96-52.41, P = 0.0006), being aged 28-37 years (OR = 5.37, 95% CI = 1.39-20.68, P = 0.0329), nonintake of coffee (OR = 4.1, 95% CI = 1.10-15.28, P = 0.0357), being married (OR = 5.7, 95% CI = 1.48-22.02, P = 0.0286), and being abdominally obese (OR = 02.7, 95% CI = 25.61-11.60, P < 0.0001). Risk factors for abdominal obesity were being female, being married, having general obesity, and nonintake of coffee. Abdominal obesity was more prevalent than general obesity. Risk factors included being female, married, and generally obese and nonintake of coffee.
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- Victor Mogre
- Department of Human Biology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University for Development Studies, P.O. Box TL 1883, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University for Development Studies, P.O. Box TL 1883, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University for Development Studies, P.O. Box TL 1883, Tamale, Ghana
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. NNA, Al-Ahmadi AA, . SSA, . AAAR, . NAA. Effect of (+)-Usnic Acid as a Fat Burner on the Rat Hepatocyte; Correlated Histological and Biochemical in vivo Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.3923/javaa.2012.1368.1377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Veigas L, Pereira PC, Vicente F, Mesquita MF. Overweight, Obesity and Abdominal Adiposity Effects in Inflammatory Proteins: C-reactive Protein and Fibrinogen. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2012. [DOI: 10.3923/jms.2012.70.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Hamaideh SH, Al-Khateeb RY, Al-Rawashdeh AB. Overweight and obesity and their correlates among Jordanian adolescents. J Nurs Scholarsh 2010; 42:387-94. [PMID: 21091621 DOI: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2010.01367.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To provide current estimates of the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Jordanian adolescents 14 to 17 years of age living in Irbid Governorate, and to determine the factors that are associated with overweight and obesity. DESIGN Descriptive correlational cross-sectional design was used. METHODS Body mass index, perceived stress, dietary habits, physical activity, and demographics of 824 Jordanian adolescents living in Irbid were measured through a multistage cluster sampling method. FINDINGS The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 19.1% and 6.3%, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among boys was 17.2% and 5.7%, respectively, and among girls was 21.0% and 7.0%, respectively. Both overweight and obesity rates were higher among girls. Physical activity, mother's educational level, and number of family members were negatively correlated with overweight and obesity. On the other hand, eating breakfast regularly, mother's weight, consumption of fried food, and perceived stress level were positively correlated with overweight and obesity. CONCLUSIONS Overweight and obesity are becoming a health problem among both boys and girls in Jordan. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Detecting the prevalence and the associated factors of overweight and obesity among adolescents is the first step toward proposing intervention strategies.
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- Shaher H Hamaideh
- Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
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