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Obesity And It Implications Among Rural Adult
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Since
it has been demonstrated that interventions are usually ineffective
once overweight and obesity have occurred (Pinhass-Hamiel O, Zietler P
2000), it is critical to generate and disseminate research information
to policymakers, health care providers, parents, and the general public
so that obesity can be dealt with at an early age. The emerging trends
in the factors influencing overweight and obesity among rural adults are
definite health risks that necessitate definite studies and data for
intervention planning. Because of the limited number of studies
available in Nigeria (as in other developing countries), little is known
about the prevalence of overweight and obesity, particularly in the
South Eastern States of Nigeria. More studies and data are needed in
Nigeria to provide a reliable assessment of the problem of overweight
and obesity in Nigeria, as well as to compare its prevalence with that
of other regions of the world. Studies like this one are therefore
required to uncover this ostensibly hidden but critical public health
issue. This research will serve as an additional and contribution to
these efforts. This study can equip stakeholders to make policies that
will recognize and address the emerging challenges of obesity in Nigeria
in general during this period of Health Sector Reform. Seminars with
evidence of this research data could be organized in Uyo West Local
Government Area in particular, for students and parents to initiate and
stir up voluntary preventive health measures for themselves against
obesity.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This study will be focused on
assessing obesity and it implications among rural adult. Specifically
this study will be focused on examining the level of obesity prevalence
among rural adults, identifying the factors that influence overweight
and obesity among rural adults, identifying the health risk factors
associated with overweight and obesity among rural adults and suggesting
ways to prevent obesity among rural adults.
Residents of Uyo Local Government in Akwa Ibom State will serve as enrolled participants for this survey.
LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
This
study is subject to the limitations and challenges that come with any
research that uses questionnaires, such as noncompliance by some
respondents and insufficient information about the problem under
investigation. Finally, financial and time constraints were also some of
the challenges that posed a lot of limitations on the scope of this
study.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Obesity: Obesity is a complex disease
involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic
concern. It is a medical problem that increases risk of other diseases
and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood
pressure and certain cancers.
Implications: the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to assess obesity and it implications among rural adult. Specifically, the study determined the level of obesity prevalence among rural adults, identified the factors that influence overweight and obesity among rural adults, identified the health risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among rural adults and, suggesting ways to prevent obesity among rural adults. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 77 responses were validat ... Continue reading---
