Prevalence Of Overweight, Obesity And Blood Pressure Measurement Among First Year Undergraduates In Two Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (Unn) And Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Nau)
ABSTRACT
This study assessed the prevalence of overweight and obesity among first year undergraduates in two tertiary institutions in Nigeria (University of Nigeria Nsukka and Nnamdi Azikiwe University). Samples of 330 undergraduates (18->25 years) were randomly selected from the two Universities. Data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire, while anthropometric and blood pressure measurements were taken using standard procedures. Data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages and Chi-square test and using SPSS Version 20.0. Results showed that 43.6% of the students were within the age of 22-25 years; 60% were females, while 40% were males. About 39.1% were given >N20, 000 as monthly allowance. About half (56.1%) ate three times a day, 51.7% and 40.8% skipped breakfast and lunch, respectively. About 69.7% consumed pastries twice a week and biscuit was the commonest (37.8%). About 64.3% consumed carbonated soft drinks, 40% preferred alcoholic beverages, while 28.6% smoked cigarettes. Life style pattern showed that 60.6% and 34.8% engaged in jumping and walking/trekking, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among the students was 38.8% and 11.2%, respectively. About 48.5% and 19.1% were pre-hypertensive using SBP and DBP, respectively. Frequency of consumption of pastries (x2=20.626; p=0.014), consumption of alcoholic beverages (x2=5.373; p=0.049), smoking of cigarette (x2=37.480; p=0.001) and having high systolic blood pressure (x2=20.626; p=0.014) were significantly related with being overweight and obese. Public health strategies to prevent overweight and obesity by encouraging good dietary habits and lifestyle pattern such as exercise should begin with schools and extend to the entire community.
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ODOEMENA, G (2021). Prevalence Of Overweight, Obesity And Blood Pressure Measurement Among First Year Undergraduates In Two Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (Unn) And Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Nau). Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 20, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/prevalence-of-overweight-obesity-and-blood-pressure-measurement-among-first-year-undergraduates-in-two-tertiary-institutions-in-nigeria-university-of-nigeria-nsukka-unn-and-nnamdi-azikiwe-university-nau-7-2
GRACE, ODOEMENA. "Prevalence Of Overweight, Obesity And Blood Pressure Measurement Among First Year Undergraduates In Two Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (Unn) And Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Nau)" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 03 Sep. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/prevalence-of-overweight-obesity-and-blood-pressure-measurement-among-first-year-undergraduates-in-two-tertiary-institutions-in-nigeria-university-of-nigeria-nsukka-unn-and-nnamdi-azikiwe-university-nau-7-2. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
GRACE, ODOEMENA. "Prevalence Of Overweight, Obesity And Blood Pressure Measurement Among First Year Undergraduates In Two Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (Unn) And Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Nau)". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 03 Sep. 2021. Web. 20 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/prevalence-of-overweight-obesity-and-blood-pressure-measurement-among-first-year-undergraduates-in-two-tertiary-institutions-in-nigeria-university-of-nigeria-nsukka-unn-and-nnamdi-azikiwe-university-nau-7-2 >.
GRACE, ODOEMENA. "Prevalence Of Overweight, Obesity And Blood Pressure Measurement Among First Year Undergraduates In Two Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (Unn) And Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Nau)" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/prevalence-of-overweight-obesity-and-blood-pressure-measurement-among-first-year-undergraduates-in-two-tertiary-institutions-in-nigeria-university-of-nigeria-nsukka-unn-and-nnamdi-azikiwe-university-nau-7-2