Obesity and associating factors: a cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Khalifa, Ammar; Alanazi, Mohammed; Alotaibi, Abdullah M.; Aldaham, Daham; Alshalan, Abdulaziz; Qabaja, Abdel; Algarni, Abdulrahman D; Alrata, Louai; Alkaltham, Fahad; Aburaba, Abdulrahman; Al-Harbi, Mamdouh

doi:10.24911/ijmdc.51-1576386160

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“…Patients with type 2 diabetes may see an improvement in their quality of life as a result of interventions aimed at these controllable factors. When formulating patient-centred care plans for people with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers should take these factors into account [22][23][24][25][26][27].…”

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The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Duration and Complications on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Khamis Mushit City, Saudi Arabia

Alshahrani,

Alshahrani

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background and objectives: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most significant public health problems in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of disease duration and disease complications on health-related quality of life among type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 380 adult diabetic type 2 patients at a tertiary hospital in the city of Khamis Mushit in Saudi Arabia. The participants were asked to complete a pre-validated health status questionnaire (SF-36) consisting of 36 questions measuring eight domains of health, with each domain providing a score from 0 to 100. Demographic and clinical variables were collected using a diabetes type 2 specification form designed to be used in conjunction with the health status questionnaire. The clinical data included variables such as duration of diabetes, co-morbidities, and treatment modality. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 22 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA), with differences tested using various statistical tests. Spearman correlation was done between the score and continuous variables, such as age and BMI. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Most of the participants (40%) were recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (less than one year ago) and 29.5% of the participants were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus within one to five years. The percentage of those with complications was 39.2%, which was mainly diabetic foot (43.4%) followed by nephropathy (29.5%). 46.8% of the participants were admitted due to conditions related to diabetes mellitus. Dietary modifications were prescribed in 38.4% of the participants, 19.5% used non-insulin medications only, 22.6% were on insulin, and 19.5% were using oral medications and insulin. The relationship between diabetes mellitus complications and quality of life domains revealed no significant difference in most of the domains except physical function and general health, which were lower with complicated diabetes melitus. Similarly, the relation between diabetes mellitus duration and quality of life domains was also not significant in all domains except physical function, which was low with a duration of more than 10 years. Conclusions: Understandably, the complications associated with diabetes melitus resulted in low quality of life - in terms of physical function and general health - due to the organ-dysfunction associated with poor glycaemic control. Similarly, disease duration greater than 10 years resulted in impaired physical functioning.

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The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Duration and Complications on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Khamis Mushit City, Saudi Arabia

Alshahrani,

Alshahrani

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Cureus

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“…Overweight prevalence among adults in Saudi Arabia has surged from 38.1% in 1975 to 69.7% in 2016 [ 1 ]. Over 20,000 people die every year from diseases associated with overweight and obesity in Saudi Arabia alone [ 2 ]. The Saudi government spends over EUR 4.5 billion per year fighting the burden of these diseases [ 3 ].…”

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Determinants of Weight-Related Behaviors in Male Saudi University Students: A Qualitative Approach Using Focus Group Discussions

Balhareth

Jafer

Sleddens

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Obesity is a serious public health concern in the Gulf States. Students are exposed to many unhealthy weight-related behaviors due to college life. However, research that gives insight into regional and culture-specific aspects and determinants of weight-related behaviors in students is lacking. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential determinants of weight change, eating behaviors, physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and sleep behaviors in Saudi university students. Five semi-structured focus group discussions guided by Social Cognitive Theory were conducted, consisting of 33 male university students 20 to 22 years old. The data were transcribed, coded, and organized according to themes. The students reported weight gain due to personal, social, and environmental factors related to university lifestyle, such as unhealthy eating behaviors, low physical activity, high sedentary behaviors, and inadequate sleep. Both eating behaviors and physical activity shared similar personal aspects found in other studies, such as knowledge, stress, lack of time, and lack of motivation. However, there were some unique social and environmental factors in the region, such as the social norms, cultural aspects, weather conditions, passive transport dependency, and khat consumption, compared with studies worldwide. Such differences are key factors to developing effective interventions in the future.

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Family physicians’ knowledge, beliefs, and practices in promoting healthy lifestyles and weight management for obese patients in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Alatawi,

Alanazi,

Almohammadi

2024

Front. Endocrinol.

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BackgroundObesity is one of the most prevalent and relevant health problems in Saudi Arabia and requires urgent attention. Family physicians are the first point of contact and one of the most important starting points for the successful treatment of being overweight or obese.AimThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and practices of primary care physicians in promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity among obese patients.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included family physicians who were board-certified or registered in a family medicine training program and working at government family healthcare centers in Tabuk. A predesigned structured questionnaire was distributed either in a printed form or as an online survey.ResultsThe study included 83 family physicians. Of these, 84.1% agreed that overweight and obese patients should be screened for dyslipidemia, and 67.5% agreed to offer advice on weight control even if the patient did not ask for it, demonstrating what family medicine physicians thought of physical inactivity (97.6%). Assessment of the obesity counseling practices of family medicine physicians revealed that approximately three-fourths (75.9%) always calculated the body mass index (BMI) of patients during obesity management, while comprehensive counseling regarding physical activity was higher (81.9%). The system for providing educational materials as part of managing overweight or obesity was found to be inadequate as 25.3% had never done so. The family medicine physicians had sufficient knowledge and positive beliefs about obesity management but also improper counseling practices. A lack of training and poor patient compliance with management plans are the main barriers to controlling obesity levels.

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Obesity and associating factors: a cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Duration and Complications on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Khamis Mushit City, Saudi Arabia

The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Duration and Complications on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Khamis Mushit City, Saudi Arabia

Determinants of Weight-Related Behaviors in Male Saudi University Students: A Qualitative Approach Using Focus Group Discussions

Family physicians’ knowledge, beliefs, and practices in promoting healthy lifestyles and weight management for obese patients in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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