| Autor: |
Simegn Wagaye Kefene, Tamirat Gezahegn Guyo, Darik Temesgen Assefa, Yilma Chisha, Muluken Bekele Sorrie |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
International Journal of Public Health, Vol 69 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1661-8564 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/ijph.2024.1607017 |
| Popis: |
ObjectivesChildhood overweight/obesity is a serious public health problem in the world today specially low-and-middle income countries like Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight/obesity and associated factors among preschool children.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among preschool children aged 3–5 years in Arba Minch city from April to June 2022. A multistage sampling method was used to select 577 study participants. Data were collected using a structured and pretested questionnaire. A binary logistic regression model was used for analysis. An adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to assess the strength of the association.ResultsThe combined prevalence of overweight/obesity was 23.9% (95% CI: 20.5, 27.6). Age of 36–47 months, family size < five, watching TV/video for ≥2 h, and consuming sweet foods, were factors associated with being overweight/obese among preschool children.ConclusionOverweight/obesity was predicted by consuming sweet foods, long time TV/video watching, and large family size in the study area. Special attention should be given to child feeding practices and reducing sedentary lifestyles. |
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