Determinants of Weight Gain in Young Women: A Review of the Literature

Wane, Sarah; Uffelen, Jannique van; Brown, Wendy J.

doi:10.1089/jwh.2009.1738

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“…Fourth, because younger overweight women are at higher risk for transition to obesity in this study and other research, [31][32][33]44 it should not be assumed that younger age is protective. Rather, counseling interventions to promote healthy weight-related behaviors should also target younger women of reproductive age.…”

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Transition to Overweight or Obesity Among Women of Reproductive Age

Hillemeier

Weisman

Chuang

et al. 2011

Journal of Women's Health

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Background: Nearly two thirds of reproductive-aged women in the United States are currently overweight or obese, placing them at elevated risk for adverse health outcomes. This study identifies factors associated with transition in body mass index (BMI) category to overweight or obesity status over a 2-year period among women of reproductive age. Methods: Data were collected in the Central Pennsylvania Women's Health Study (CePAWHS), a longitudinal cohort study of reproductive-aged women. Participants were 689 women with normal or overweight BMI at baseline who were not pregnant at either baseline or 2-year follow-up. Separate multiple logistic regression analyses were estimated to model adverse change in weight category for women who were normal weight at baseline and to model transition to obesity among women who were overweight at baseline. Results: Among women of normal weight at baseline, 18% became overweight or obese by follow-up; 25% of women overweight at baseline became obese. In multiple regression analyses, low physical activity at baseline was significantly associated with a 2-fold elevation in the odds of transitioning from normal BMI to overweight/ obesity (odds ratio [OR] 2.11, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06-4.20), as was having an interim live birth (OR 2.75, 95%CI 1.27-5.95). In contrast, demographics (lower education, younger age) were the only significant predictors of transition from overweight to obesity. Conclusions: Meeting physical activity guidelines should be encouraged among normal weight women of reproductive age as well as those who are overweight or obese, as low physical activity is a risk for transitioning from normal to overweight status. Younger overweight women are particularly at risk for transition to obesity.

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Transition to Overweight or Obesity Among Women of Reproductive Age

Hillemeier

Weisman

Chuang

et al. 2011

Journal of Women's Health

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“…(Mack et al, 2004;Spring et al, 2009) A recent study showed that current smokers were greatly concerned with their weight and former smokers were on a diet to prevent cessation-related weight gain. (French and Jeffery, 1995;Wane et al, 2010) In particular, younger women were more interested in the weight-reducing effects of smoking than older women. (Hjartaker et al, 2001;Wee et al, 2001) Among Asian women, smoking is not only associated with weight control but also with their marital status.…”

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Relationship Between BMI, Body image, and Smoking in Korean Women as Determined by Urine Cotinine: Results of a Nationwide Survey

Jang

Kim

Lim

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: This study examined the influence of body mass index (BMI), subjective body perception (SBP), and the differences between BMI and SBP influence on smoking among women. Methods: This study used the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV-2, 3 2008−2009. A urinary cotinine test was administered to 5485 women at least 19 years of age. Individuals whose cotinine level was at least 50 ng/mL were categorized as smokers. A multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate the extent to which body-related variables affect female smoking. Results: Women with a lower BMI who perceived themselves to be normal or very fat were 2.09 times (1.14-3.83) more likely to smoke than women with a normal BMI and SBP. Women who were never married with a low BMI and thin SBP were 3.11 times (1.47−6.55) more likely to smoke than women with a normal BMI and SBP. Married women with a high BMI who considered themselves very fat were 0.63 times (0.43-0.94) less likely to smoke than women with a normal BMI and SBP. In contrast, divorced and widowed women with a low or normal BMI who considered themselves very fat were 26.1 times (1.35−507.3) more likely to smoke. Conclusions: Discrepancies between the objective physical condition (BMI) and the subjective body image (SBP) influence the female smoking rate. To reduce the number of female smokers, public education on the association between smoking behavior and weight issues is needed, especially among women with low BMI and distorted weight perception.

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“…6 Females attach much importance on appearance and are preoccupied with their weight from a very young age. Actually, everyone wants to look good specifically the adolescents and emerging adults.…”

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduate nursing students: thematic analysis on experiences of overweight and obese participants

Manivannan

2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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INTRODUCTIONOverweight and obesity is the most experienced and widely prevalent issue among college students. Overweight and obesity are the predominant factors in predisposing many chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases etc. Earlier, overweight and obesity were the most frequent problem of high-income countries. To the contrary, now the overweight and obesity show a rise even in low-and middle-income countries. Overweight and obesity is the growing concern of public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) addresses overweight and obesity a global epidemic. About 13% of the world"s adult population (11% of men and 15% of women) was obese and 39% of adults aged 18 years and over (38% of men and 40% of women) were overweight in the year 2014.1 World health organization recommends individuals to maintain body mass index between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m 2 to achieve optimum health. Obesity is on the rise in children, adolescents and adults. Obesity becomes worse while emerging in to into young adults from teens.2 An elevated body-mass index is related to many risk predisposing factors of coronary heart disease like hypertension, diabetes etc.3 There is a suggested need for more research to know about the ABSTRACT Background: Overweight and obesity is the growing concern of public health. Obesity is on the rise in adults as well as adolescents. Obesity becomes worse with the transition from the teen years into the young adult years. This study aimed to find the prevalence of overweight and obesity in undergraduate nursing students and conduct thematic analysis of the experiences of participants who were overweight and obese. Methods: Descriptive survey and qualitative approach was used to collect data. Self-reported information on weight and height elicited using descriptive survey to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity. After obtaining informed consent focus group interviews conducted for overweight and obese participants. Interviews transcribed. Results: SPSS version 17 used for analysis. The mean body mass index (BMI) of the participants was 21.46±SD 4.17. The overweight and obesity prevalence was 11.60% and 5.20% respectively. Thematic analysis yielded several themes like change of place, caring family, support and assurance, shyness and bullying, unpleasant experiences and isolation, hereditary etc. Conclusions: Harmful weight reduction strategies to be prevented through good monitoring, mentoring and by establishing "peer support groups" in nursing colleges.

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Determinants of Weight Gain in Young Women: A Review of the Literature

Cited by 43 publications

References 57 publications

Transition to Overweight or Obesity Among Women of Reproductive Age

Transition to Overweight or Obesity Among Women of Reproductive Age

Relationship Between BMI, Body image, and Smoking in Korean Women as Determined by Urine Cotinine: Results of a Nationwide Survey

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduate nursing students: thematic analysis on experiences of overweight and obese participants

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