The correlation between obesity and metabolic syndrome in young female university students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Balgoon, Maha J.; Al-Zahrani, Maryam H.; Alkhattabi, Nuha A.; Alzahrani, Noor Ahmed

doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2019.06.015

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“…Based on previous studies, health-related self-efficacy is a key motivator for one to continue physical activity; [ 32 ] thus, it serves as an important determinant of healthy lifestyle promotion [ 33 ]. Previous studies also reported a significant correlation between young adults’ health activity and self-efficacy [ 34 , 35 ].…”

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Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Lee

Kang

2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background The health behaviors of young adults lag behind those of other age groups, and active health management is needed to improve health behaviors and prevent chronic diseases. In addition, developing good lifestyle habits earlier in life could reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) later on. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the e-Motivate4Change program, for which health apps and wearable devices were selected based on user needs. The program was developed for the prevention and management of MetS in young adults. Methods This experimental study used a nonequivalent control group. In total, 59 students from 2 universities in Daegu, Korea participated in the study (experimental group n=30; control group n=29). Data were collected over 4 months, from June 1 to September 30, 2018. The experimental group received a 12-week e-Motivate4Change program intervention, and the control group received MetS education and booklets without the e-Motivate4Change program intervention. Results After the program, the experimental group had significantly higher scores for health-related lifestyle (t=3.86; P<.001) and self-efficacy (t=6.00; P<.001) than did the control group. Concerning BMI, there were significant effects by group (F=1.01; P<.001) and for the group × time interaction (F=4.71; P=.034). Concerning cholesterol, there were significant main effects for group (F=4.32; P=.042) and time (F=9.73; P<.001). Conclusions The e-Motivate4Change program effectively improved participants’ health-related lifestyle scores and self-efficacy, and significantly reduced their BMI and cholesterol levels. The program can be used to identify and prevent MetS among young adults.

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“…There was a significant decrease in mean BMI and cholesterol for the experimental group. Such results also showed that, despite their young age, participants had a relatively high BMI and cholesterol level and were at a high risk for MetS [ 34 ].…”

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Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Lee

Kang

2020

J Med Internet Res

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“… 4 Additionally, SA has been ranked among high-risk nations regarding overweight and obesity, which is a great challenge for the country’s public health. 5 There is a strong relationship between obesity, DM, hypertension, and many other comorbidities. According to a study, over 20,000 annual obesity-related deaths occur in KSA, and a high prevalence of obesity was found in children and adolescents.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Diabetes Mellitus Among University Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Gazzaz

2020

DMSO

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Purpose This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding diabetes mellitus (DM) among university students. Material and Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Faculty of Medicine, Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), in 2018. All participants were the registered students at the foundation year in the branch of KAU, Rabigh. A questionnaire was developed that had questions related to knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results A total of 1428 participants (770 [53.9%] females and 658 [46.1%] males) were included in the study. Surprisingly, there were 315 (22.1%) students who had been diagnosed with hypertension or told by the healthcare professional that he/she has increased blood pressure, and 223 (15.6%) had high blood sugar. There were 785 (55%) participants who had one or more DM relative. Among our students, only 186 (13%) had good knowledge scores, while 569 (39.8%) and 673 (47.1%) had moderate and poor knowledge scores, respectively. Interestingly, 1190 (83.3%) participants had positive attitudes, while 238 (16.7%) had negative attitudes. More than half of the participants, 844 (59.1%), were practicing adequately for preventing DM. It was observed that females had significantly better general knowledge about DM, its risk factors, signs and symptoms, control and management, complications, and total knowledge scores. Our results showed that the female gender was associated with good knowledge and positive attitude and relatives diagnosed with DM were associated with good knowledge score. The participants who had DM relative and hypertension were more likely to have good attitudes and practices, respectively, in preventing DM. Conclusion Our students’ knowledge score was not up to the mark. Interestingly, participants had positive attitudes and practicing adequately for preventing DM. The female gender was associated with good knowledge scores and positive attitudes.

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“…Several studies have investigated the factors associated with BMI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) [26][27][28][29][30]. These studies emphasize the relationship between BMI and other health outcomes.…”

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“…These studies emphasize the relationship between BMI and other health outcomes. For example, an increase in BMI increases the risk of metabolic syndrome by more than three times, which is characterized by the relationships between metabolic, biochemical, and physiological factors [26]. In other aspects, an increase in BMI is the direct result of eating disorders that are propelled by varying attitudes, leading to problematic feeding behavior [27].…”

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Decomposition of Gender Differences in Body Mass Index in Saudi Arabia using Unconditional Quantile Regression: Analysis of National-Level Survey Data

Al-Hanawi

Chirwa

Kamninga³

2020

IJERPH

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Understanding gender differences in body mass index (BMI) between males and females has been much debated and received considerable attention. This study aims to decompose gender differentials in the BMI of people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study decomposed the BMI gender gap into its associated factors across the entire BMI distribution by using counterfactual regression methods. The main method of analysis was newly developed unconditional quantile regression-based decomposition, which applied Blinder–Oaxaca decomposition using data from the Saudi Health Interview Survey. Gender differentials were found in the BMI, with females showing a higher BMI than males. The aggregate decomposition showed that both the covariate effect and the structural effect were significant at the 25th and 50th quantiles. Detailed decomposition indicated that income level and employment status as well as soda consumption and the consumption of red meat were significantly correlated in explaining gender differentials in BMI across various quantiles, but the magnitude varied by quantile. Our study suggests the government should consider introducing programs that specifically target women to help them reduce BMI. These programs could include organizing sporting events at the workplace and at the national level. Furthermore, the effect of soda consumption could be reduced by levying a tax on beverages, which might reduce the demand for soda due to the increased price.

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The correlation between obesity and metabolic syndrome in young female university students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 20 publications

References 14 publications

Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Effects of the e-Motivate4Change Program on Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults Using Health Apps and Wearable Devices: Quasi-Experimental Study

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Diabetes Mellitus Among University Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Decomposition of Gender Differences in Body Mass Index in Saudi Arabia using Unconditional Quantile Regression: Analysis of National-Level Survey Data

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