Obesity in Middle East

Nikoloski, Zlatko

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“…The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), which includes Iraq, faces a particularly worrying scenario. Studies indicate a significant increase in overweight and obesity among adolescents, with rates between 15% and 45% [3] . This trend deviates from the global average, highlighting the urgency of action within the EMR.…”

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“…This trend deviates from the global average, highlighting the urgency of action within the EMR. Potential contributing factors include rapid economic transitions, increased consumption of processed foods, and decreased physical activity due to screen time [3] . Iraq, in post-conflict reconstruction, now faces a new public health challenge: increasing obesity.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors for obesity among secondary school students in Baghdad, Iraq

Jabbar,

Abdullah,

Al-Rudaini

2024

Int. J. Adv. Acad. Stud.

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Introduction: Obesity is a global health crisis that affects all ages and backgrounds. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors for obesity among secondary school students in Baghdad, Al-Karkh. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention to prevent chronic diseases related to obesity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 500 participants from four randomly selected secondary schools (two public, two private; two male, two female) in Al-Karkh Al-Ola. The selfadministered questionnaires collected data on demographics, potential risk factors, and anthropometric measurements (height, and weight). Body Mass Index (BMI) percentiles classified weight status as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. Results:The sample comprised slightly more females (60%) than males (40%). More than 60% (62.8%) were of normal weight. A concerning finding was the combined prevalence of overweight (16.3%) and obesity (17.2%), which totaled more than a third (33.5%) of the participants. Significant associations were found between obesity and gender. Females had a higher prevalence of obesity (22.0%) compared to males (10.0%), students with a positive family history had a significantly higher risk (64.5%) compared to those without a family history (1.6%), inactive students (20.0%) had a considerably higher prevalence of obesity compared to active students (4.4%), students who consumed five or more meals daily (74.4%) had a higher prevalence of obesity compared to those who consumed three meals (0.8%) or four meals (15.9%), and obese students spent significantly more time watching television and using the Internet compared to non-obese students. Conclusions: This research underscores the alarming rise of obesity among secondary school students. The study identified family history, diet choices, physical activity levels, and screen media use as significant contributing factors. It emphasizes the necessity of multiple interventions, including promoting healthy nutrition, encouraging physical activity through parental and school participation, integrating health education into the curriculum, and raising awareness among both parents and the general public through public health initiatives.

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Prevalence and risk factors for obesity among secondary school students in Baghdad, Iraq

Jabbar,

Abdullah,

Al-Rudaini

2024

Int. J. Adv. Acad. Stud.

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The effectiveness of social media-based microlearning in improving knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors among adult patients with type 2 diabetes: an educational intervention

Rahbar,

Zarifsanaiey,

Mehrabi

2024

BMC Endocr Disord

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Background The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of social media-based microlearning (SMBM) on enhancing the knowledge, self-care, and self-efficacy behaviors of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receiving care at a hospital-based diabetes clinic in Zahedan, Iran. Methods This intervention study was conducted from September 2021 to the end of 2022, with an intervention group (SMBM) and a control group (conventional-based training) consisting of patients with T2D. A total of 80 eligible patients were selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 40) or the control group (n = 40). The knowledge level, self-care, and self-efficacy of the samples were assessed before and two weeks after the educational intervention. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 24, and independent and paired T-tests were used for analysis. Results The results of the study revealed that after the intervention, the levels of knowledge, self-care, and self-efficacy in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p-value < 0.001). Conclusion In conclusion, the SMBM appears to be an effective tool for improving self-efficacy, self-care, and knowledge among patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Obesity in Middle East

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Prevalence and risk factors for obesity among secondary school students in Baghdad, Iraq

Prevalence and risk factors for obesity among secondary school students in Baghdad, Iraq

The effectiveness of social media-based microlearning in improving knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors among adult patients with type 2 diabetes: an educational intervention

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