Prevalence and association of female weight status and dietary habits with sociodemographic factors: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

Khalaf, Atika; Westergren, Albert; Berggren, Vanja; Ekblom, Örjan; Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M.

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“…First, the results of the 84 eligible correlate studies are described, followed by the data on the seven intervention studies …”

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“…All correlate studies were cross‐sectional, except for one longitudinal study . Half of the studies were performed in Saudi Arabia, and a large number were performed in Kuwait . Approximately 30% of studies involved university students.…”

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“…The results indicated that people who were physically active showed lower levels of BMI and waist circumference (WC) than people who were less physically active . Two studies found no significant association between PA and obesity .…”

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Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight‐related behaviours, and interventions

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SummaryObesity has increased to an epidemic level in the Gulf States. This systematic review is the first to explore the scientific evidence on correlates and interventions for overweight (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 25) or weight‐related behaviours in the region. A systematic search of peer‐reviewed articles was conducted using PubMed and PsycINFO. Ninety‐one studies were eligible for this review including 84 correlate studies and seven intervention studies. Correlate studies of overweight focused on sociodemographic factors, physical activity, and dietary habits. Low physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and unhealthy dietary habits were associated with overweight. The most‐reported sociodemographic correlates of overweight were increased age, being married, low education, urban residence, and unemployment. Correlate studies of physical activity and dietary behaviours mostly focused on sociodemographic variables. Being female and increased age (the latter less consistently) were associated with low physical activity. Interventions were very heterogeneous with respect to the target group, intensity, and behavioural strategies used. The effectiveness of interventions was difficult to evaluate because of the chosen study design or outcome measure, the small sample size, or high attrition rate. Few studies have investigated sociocognitive and environmental determinants of weight‐related behaviours. Such information is crucial to developing health promotion initiatives that target those weight‐related behaviours.

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“…First, the results of the 84 eligible correlate studies are described, followed by the data on the seven intervention studies …”

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“…Manios et al (15) show that European children (aged 10-12 years) from low-SEP families less frequently consumed breakfast daily. Khalaf et al (16) present a complex and mixed picture of the relationship between SEP and dietary habits among female university students (aged 18-25 years) in Saudi Arabia; low parental SEP was associated with both unhealthy and healthy dietary habits, depending on the food type and measure of SEP that was used. According to Dijkstra et al (17) , lower educated Dutch respondents (aged 55-85 years) were less likely to comply with the vegetable guidelines and respondents from lower-income households were less likely to adhere to the fruit and fish guidelines.…”

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“…Moreover, during the next few decades inequalities in obesity are predicted to widen in some countries (22) . In this issue of Public Health Nutrition, overweight/obesity was found to be significantly more likely among socio-economically disadvantaged schoolchildren in Europe (Manios et al (15) ) and among female university students from less advantaged households in Saudi Arabia (Khalaf et al (16) ).…”

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Socio-economic inequalities in diet and body weight: evidence, causes and intervention options

Turrell

Vandevijvere

2015

Public Health Nutr.

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Socioeconomic inequalities in diet and body weight: evidence, causes and intervention options Diets low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and high in saturated fat, salt and sugar, are the major contributors to the burden of chronic diseases globally (1). Previous research, and studies in this issue of Public Health Nutrition, show that unhealthy diets are more commonly observed among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and are key contributors to their higher rates of chronic disease (2-4). Most research examining socioeconomic inequalities in diet and body weight has been descriptive and has focused on identifying the nature, extent and direction of the inequalities. These types of studies are clearly necessary and important. We need, however, to move beyond description of the problem and focus much more on the question of why inequalities in diet and body weight exist. Furthering our understanding of this question will provide the necessary evidence base to develop effective interventions to reduce the inequalities. The challenge of tackling dietary inequalities, however, does not finish here: a maximally effective approach will also require equity-based policies that address the unequal population distribution of social and economic resources, which is the fundamental rootcause of dietary and body weight inequalities. Current evidence on socioeconomic inequalities in diet and body weight

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Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk in the Arab Gulf States

AlAbdulKader

Tuwairqi

Rao

2020

Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep

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Purpose of Review Rapid economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states over the last half-century has been associated with a rise in obesity and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In this review, we shed some light on the factors driving the obesity epidemic, promising interventions to overcome this public health crisis, and challenges precluding a successful public health impact. Recent Findings Overweight and obesity rates have nearly tripled in the GCC countries over the past four decades. Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been rising in parallel. Several sociodemographic, environmental, and behavioral factors have been correlated with sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet habits, and ultimately the rise in overweight and obesity rates. Numerous studies have documented factors unique to the population of the Arab Gulf states, but high-quality data is scarce. Despite the growing awareness of the extent of the problem, several barriers to weight loss and physical activity need to be addressed. A few interventions to combat obesity at different levels have been reported with some promising outcomes. Using the social-ecological model (SEM), we review recently published interventions and discuss some challenges to overcome in order to make progress in fighting the obesity epidemic in the GCC. Summary Obesity prevalence has been mounting worldwide, and the Arab Gulf states are no exception. This public health crisis is drawing the attention of policymakers and several stakeholders. However, a lot needs to be done to reduce the burden of obesity and improve cardiovascular risks in the Arab Gulf states.

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Prevalence and association of female weight status and dietary habits with sociodemographic factors: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 28 publications

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Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight‐related behaviours, and interventions

Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight‐related behaviours, and interventions

Socio-economic inequalities in diet and body weight: evidence, causes and intervention options

Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk in the Arab Gulf States

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