Background Overweight and obesity have become a serious public health problem in both developed and developing countries, particularly in urban areas. However, there are limited studies conducted to identify the risk factors of overweight and obesity in Ethiopia, especially among men. Therefore, this study aimed to assess individual and community level determinants of overweight and obesity among urban men in Ethiopia. Methods This study used the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data. A weighted sample of 2259 urban men aged 15–59 years were included in this analysis. A multilevel logistic regression model was used to assess the determinants of overweight and obesity among the study participants. Results Men aged 30–44 years old (AOR = 3.1, 95% CI: 2.3–4.11), 45–59 years old (AOR = 4.8, 95% CI: 3.4–6.9), married (AOR = 1.7, 95% CI: 1.3–2.2), with secondary education (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.6–4.7), with higher education (AOR = 3.6, 95% CI: 2.1–6.2), watching television at least once a week (AOR = 1.7, 95% CI: 1.1–2.7), being from high rich communities (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.5–3.7), and living in three metropolises (Addis Ababa, Harari, Diredawa) were more likely to be overweight or obese (AOR = 1.8, 95% CI: 1.1–2.9). However, currently unemployed men were less likely to be overweight or obese (AOR = 0.5, 95% CI: 0.3–0.7). Conclusion Being older age, being married, having higher educational status, having higher frequency of watching television, being residents of three metropolises (Addis Ababa, Harari, and Diredawa), and being from high rich communities were found to be predictors of overweight and obesity in Ethiopian men. Therefore, it is essential to design strategies and programs to reduce or prevent overweight and obesity with special focus on the identified risk factors.
Purpose Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mainly spreads through respiratory droplets and close contacts. Wearing a facemask and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in preventing the spread of COVID-19. However, the use of PPE alone does not provide a sufficient level of protection, and correct use and disposal are required. Hence, this study aimed to assess health professionals’ practice regarding proper use of facemask in the perspectives of COVID-19 prevention. Methods A web-based online survey was conducted from June 3, 2020, to August 11, 2020, to assess health professionals’ practice regarding correct use of facemask. The survey tool was prepared in Google form and distributed to the health professionals through their emails and social media pages. Data were analyzed using STATA version 14. A descriptive result was reported using frequency tables and bar charts. Factors associated with correct use of facemask were assessed using binary logistic regression model. Results A total of 368 health professionals have participated in this study. All of the participants’ work involves direct contact with patients and 98 (26.6%) of them work in direct contact with COVID-19 patients daily. The level of overall correct use of facemask was 10.1% (95% CI: 7.4–13.6). Two hundred fifty-five (69.3%) do not perform hand hygiene before wearing a facemask and 238 (64.7%) do not perform hand hygiene after removing the facemask. Three hundred twenty-three (87.8%) of the study participants reuse disposable facemasks. The odds of practicing correct use of facemask were more than two times higher among health professionals who received training related to personal protective equipment utilization (AOR= 2.2, 95% CI: 1.1–4.5) compared to their counterparts. Conclusion This study revealed that health professionals’ practice regarding the correct use of facemask in the context of COVID-19 prevention is very low. Receiving training related to proper utilization of personal protective equipment was found to favor the correct use of facemask. In this regard, health authorities should provide training to enable the rational and correct use of facemask among healthcare workers.
Objective: Overweight and obesity have become a serious public health problem in both developed and developing countries particularly in urban areas. However, there are limited studies conducted to identify the risk factors of overweight and obesity in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess individual and community level determinants of overweight and obesity among urban men in Ethiopia. Methods: This study used the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data (EDHS). A total of 2259 weighted sample of urban men age 15-59 years were included in this analysis. A multilevel logistic regression model was conducted to assess the determinants of overweight and obesity among the study participants. Results: Men aged 30-44 years old (AOR=3.1, 95% CI: 2.3-4.11) , 45-59 years old (AOR=4.8, 95% CI: 3.4-6.9), married (AOR=1.7, 95% CI: 1.3-2.2), secondary education (AOR=2.7, 95% CI: 1.6-4.7), higher education (AOR= 3.6, 95% CI: 2.1-6.2) and watching television at least once a week (AOR= 1.7, 95% CI: 1.1-2.7), men from high rich communities (AOR= 2.4, 95% CI: 1.5-3.7) and residents of the three metropolises (Addis Ababa, Harari, Diredawa) were more likely to be overweight or obese (AOR=1.8, 95% CI: 1.1-2.9). However, currently unemployed men were less likely to be overweight or obese (AOR=0.5, 95% CI: 0.3-0.7). Conclusion: Being older age, married, unemployed, higher educational status, higher frequency of watching television, being residents the three metropolises (Addis Ababa, Harari, and Diredawa) and being from high rich communities were found to be predictors of overweight and obesity. Therefore, it is essential to design strategies and programs to reduce or prevent overweight and obesity with special focus on the identified risk factors.
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