Prevalence and Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents in Schools in Benin in 2016

Houinato, Olga Agbohoui; Kpozéhouen, Alphonse; Benjamin, H.; Gbédji, Kévin Yann; Robin, Hélène; Mizéhoun-Adissoda, Carmelle; Houinato, Dismand Stéphan; Perrin, René Xavier

doi:10.4236/ojepi.2019.93018

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“…They found that while 5.7% of respondents reported consuming at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, 94.3% of respondents did not. Houinato et al (2019) In the present study 76.70% of the respondents ate meats 1-3 days in a week. The research on overweight and obesity and its associated factors among schoolchildren in early adolescence by de Morais Macieira LM, Tavares Lopes de, Andrade Saraiva JM et al were similar to the present study findings.…”

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confidence: 43%

“…The above findings were supported by a study conducted by Houinato O, Kpozehouen A, Hounkpatin B et al on prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among adolescents they reported 34.9% of the respondents took sugary or carbonated beverages. Houinato et al (2019) In the present study,66.02% of the respondents took junk foods 1-3days in a week.…”

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confidence: 48%

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Assessment of Obesity and Its Associated Factors Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Urban Community, West Bengal

Mukhopadhyay,

Mazumder,

Sen

2024

Int. J. Res. Granthaalayah

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Introduction: Over the world, obesity has spread like wildfire and is now a major public health concern. Obesity in adolescence tends to trace into adulthood and becomes difficult to treat. A child with an increased BMI has a risk of becoming overweight or obese at age 35 and this risk increases with the advancement of age.Aim: This study aims to determine the obesity among adolescent girls and to find out associated factors of obesity among adolescent girls in selected urban communities, West Bengal.Methods: A descriptive survey research was carried out among 1245 adolescents selected through non-probability consecutive sampling technique and from them, 103 obese participants were selected based on BMI values through nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Data was gathered using a validated semi-structured and structured questionnaire. Data were gathered on adolescent’s demographic characteristics and BMI and associated factors of obesity.Result: The result revealed that 8.27% of the respondents were obese, 18.96% of the adolescents were overweight, 54.70 % of the respondents had normal weight and 18.07 % of them had thinness. Chi-Square findings revealed that there was significant association seen between the obesity and age of the adolescent girls (p<0.01), educational status (p<0.001), food habit, family income. The findings of the study have significant implications for nursing practice, education, administration, and research.Conclusion: The prevalence of obesity was observed higher in the age group of above 15 years. The findings of this study indicate that to ensure good health now and in the future, adolescents should be taught the value of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and limiting screen time for primary prevention. The youngster of today is the adult of tomorrow in good health.

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Assessment of Obesity and Its Associated Factors Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Urban Community, West Bengal

Mukhopadhyay,

Mazumder,

Sen

2024

Int. J. Res. Granthaalayah

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“…This result is consistent with studies done in China, [38] Serbia, [39] and Benin. [40] This could be explained by that as they get older, adolescents grow more self-conscious about their appearance, leading them to cut back their diet and engage in certain physical activities. [40] Having a bigger family size is associated negatively with overweight and obesity status among all participants.…”

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Overweight and obesity and associated factors among public and private secondary school adolescent students in Harar city, Eastern Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Mandefro,

Shore,

Hailu

et al. 2024

Medicine

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Adolescent overweight and obesity are growing public health concerns in developing nations like Ethiopia. They are closely linked to an increased risk of non-communicable diseases, a deterioration in health-related quality of life, subpar academic performance, and a decline in social and emotional well-being. There is, however, little research in this field. Thus, this study aimed to assess overweight and obesity and associated factors among public and private secondary school adolescent students in Harar city, Eastern Ethiopia. A school-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 781 secondary school adolescents in Harar city from February to March 2022. Multi-stage sampling was used to identify 781 study participants (586 in public and 195 in private schools). Anthropometric measures and self-administered structured questionnaires were used to obtain the data. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to determine the association between independent variables and overweight and obesity. Statistical significance was declared at P < .05. The overall magnitude of overweight and obesity was 9.3% [95% confidence interval (CI) = 7.2–11.4%] with 16.2% in private schools. Being female [adjusted odd ratio (AOR) = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.17–3.55], late adolescent age [AOR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.31–0.90], bigger family size [AOR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.31–0.97], high paternal education level [AOR = 2.03, 95% CI: 1.08–3.81], eating meat [AOR = 3.41, 95% CI: 1.27–9.17] and not consuming breakfast daily [AOR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.24–3.67] were factors associated with overweight and obesity among all secondary school adolescents. A high maternal educational level, not eating breakfast and dinner daily in private secondary school adolescents and having a feminine gender, eating eggs, and not walking or riding a bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously in public secondary school adolescents were factors associated with overweight and obesity. The extent of overweight and obesity was notably higher in the study area. Communities and educational institutions should work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices among adolescents, with a special emphasis on girls and students enrolled in private schools.

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“…The number of classes to be studied per school was proportional to the total number of classes available at the selected schools. Finally, all adolescents in the eligible classes were included in the study [19]. The GSHS survey was approved by the Ministry of Health, Benin.…”

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Using Latent Class Analysis to Identify Health Lifestyle Profiles and Their Association with Suicidality among Adolescents in Benin

Hoogstoel

Fassinou

Samadoulougou

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Youth suicidality is considerably prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, including Benin. Factors such as psychosocial distress, socio-environmental factors, and health risk behaviors are associated with suicidality. However, little is known about how these factors co-occur in these countries. An analysis of these factors taken together would help to identify the profiles most at risk and better target prevention policies. Our study aimed to identify profiles related to these factors and their association with suicidality among adolescents in Benin. Data from the 2016 Global School-Based Student Health Survey were used, and factors related to lifestyle (tobacco and alcohol consumption and physical activity), physical violence, parental support, and psychological distress were studied. Latent class analysis was used to identify the profiles, and a modified Poisson regression with generalized estimating equations, adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics, was performed to assess the association between these profiles and suicidality. The survey results show that globally, 13.8% of the adolescents (n = 2536) aged 11 to 18 had thought about suicide, 15.6% had planned suicide, and 15.6% had attempted suicide. Four profiles were identified: a low-risk group, one with psychological distress problems, a group with violence problems, and one with alcohol, tobacco, and violence problems. The risk of suicidality, in terms of ideation, planning, or attempting, was higher for adolescents in Profiles 2, 3, and 4 than those in Profile 1 (p < 0.05). Adolescents in Profile 2 were particularly affected by this increased risk (prevalence ratio (PR) for ideation = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.03–1.23; PR for planning = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.04–1.22; PR for attempting = 1.09, 95% CI = 1.01–1.17). This study highlights the typical profiles that may be linked with suicidality among adolescents in Benin. A holistic consideration of these factors could help in planning better preventive measures to reduce suicidality among adolescents in Benin.

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents in Schools in Benin in 2016

Cited by 7 publications

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Assessment of Obesity and Its Associated Factors Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Urban Community, West Bengal

Assessment of Obesity and Its Associated Factors Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Urban Community, West Bengal

Overweight and obesity and associated factors among public and private secondary school adolescent students in Harar city, Eastern Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Using Latent Class Analysis to Identify Health Lifestyle Profiles and Their Association with Suicidality among Adolescents in Benin

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