Frequency of TV viewing and prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult women in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Bishwajit, Ghose

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014399

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“…3, residing in the Hill region, were educated up to the primary level, and belonged to the richest wealth quintiles. All of these findings are consistent with previous studies conducted in Nepal and in neighboring India and Pakistan [14,38,39]. In general, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was found to be higher among urban women compared to rural women, which is also consistent with findings from earlier studies conducted in Nepal and other South Asian countries [16,36,21].…”

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“…It was also found that the frequency of watching television at least once a week is higher among urban women compared to rural women. Similar findings were also made in Bangladesh and Myanmar [14,16]. Potential explanations for this phenomenon include a higher and more stable coverage of electricity, as well as the availability of more diverse satellite television channels [15.16].…”

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confidence: 63%

“…Association between an increased frequency of television watching and overweight and obesity has been reported in many high-income countries, including Australia and USA [12,13]. In Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar, the association between watching television at least once a week and overweight and obesity was identified in the case of women of reproductive age [14,15,16]. In the context of Nepal, this association has remained unexplored.…”

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Association between the frequency of television watching and overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Nepal: Analysis of data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016

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BackgroundThe prevalence of overweight and obesity, particularly among women, is increasing in Nepal. Previous studies in the South Asia have found television watching to be a risk factor for overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age. However, this association had not been studied in the context of Nepal. This study aims to identify the association between frequency of television watching and overweight and obesity among Nepalese women of reproductive age. MethodsThis cross-sectional study utilized the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016 (NDHS 2016) data. A total weighted sample of 6,031 women were included in the final analyses. The women were 15-49 years of age and were either not pregnant or had not delivered a child within the two months prior to the survey. Body mass index (BMI) was the primary outcome of this study, which was categorized using an Asia-specific cutoff value. Normal and/ or underweight was defined as a BMI <23.0 kg/m 2 , overweight was defined as a BMI between 23.0 kg/m 2 and <27.5 kg/m 2 , and obesity was defined as a BMI �27.5 kg/m 2 . Frequency of watching television was the main independent variable of this study, which was divided into the following three categories: not watching television at all, watching television PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.

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Association between the frequency of television watching and overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Nepal: Analysis of data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016

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“…The mechanism through which urbanicity influences overweight is believed to be linked with dietary and lifestyle factors such as sedentary lifestyle, lower need for strenuous activity, high fat and sugar diet and more take away meals. Urban population also tend to have better access to educational and employment opportunities that are also strongly correlated with economic well‐being and adoption of obesogenic lifestyle habits . As supported by the current findings, women with better education and wealth status are at greater likelihood of being oversized.…”

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Trend in overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Uganda: 1995–2016

Yaya

Bishwajit

2019

Obesity Science & Practice

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Summary Countries in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) are experiencing rising burdens of overweight/obesity and associated non‐communicable diseases. As in other developing regions, this epidemiological transition in African countries is believed to be resulting from changes in dietary, sociodemographic structure and lifestyle factors. To date, not much is known about the prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of overweight/obesity in Uganda, especially among women of reproductive age. Therefore, this study aimed to address this research gap by using nationally representative data on women of this age group in Uganda. Methods This study involved analysis of cross‐sectional data on 19,395 women aged between 15 and 49 years from Uganda Demographic and Health Survey for the years 1995–2016. Overweight/obesity was measured using body mass index as per World Health Organization guidelines, and logistic regression methods were used to identify the sociodemographic predictors. Results There has a been significant rise in the prevalence of overweight (9.77% in 1995 vs. 16.21% in 2016) and obesity (1.99% in 1995 vs. 6.21% in 2016) since the first survey in 1995, with the most noticeable increase occurring in the central region that accounted for a combined prevalence of 17.22% in 1995 compared with 37. 21% in 2016. Multivariate analysis showed an increased likelihood of having overweight/obesity among women who live in the urban areas, have primary and above primary education, from non‐poor households and users of radio and TV. Conclusion During the last two decades, there has been a slow but steady rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Uganda. The present findings highlight the need for an enhanced attention on growing overweight/obesity within the broader goal improving maternal and child health in the country.

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“…Prolonged screen-time leads to passive snacking and drinking of beverages [58]. Highly sedentary behavior, such as watching television, is frequently associated with an increased risk of obesity [59].…”

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Association between body mass index and ready-to-eat food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw union territory, Myanmar

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Background: Ready-to-eat (RTE) food consumption has become popular in the working community with the increase in full-time jobs and the limited time to prepare food. Although RTE food is essential for this community, its consumption causes obesity. In Myanmar, obesity is a modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases, causing increases in morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to identify the association between body mass index (BMI) and RTE food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018, in which 400 respondents participated in face-to-face interviews. The study area was selected using simple random sampling and drawing method. Measuring tape and digital weighing scale were used to measure the height and weight of the respondents. BMI was calculated by dividing the weight by height squared (kg/m 2 ). Overweight and obesity were categorized by World Health Organization cut-off points. The collected data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression to estimate the adjusted odds ratio (AOR), and the 95% confidence interval (CI).Results: This study revealed that sedentary staff who consumed RTE food once or more per month were nearly five times more likely to be overweight and obese (AOR = 4.78, 95% CI 1.44-15.85) than those who consumed RTE food less frequently. In addition, five factors namely being older than 32 years (AOR = 3.97, 95% CI 1.82-8.69), preference for RTE food (AOR = 8.93, 95% CI 2.54-31.37), light-intensity of physical exercise (AOR = 3.55, 95% CI 1.63-7.73), sedentary leisure activities (AOR = 3.32, 95% CI 1.22-9.03), and smoking (AOR = 5.62, 95% CI 1.06-29.90) were positively associated with overweight and obesity. Conclusion: Frequent consumers of RTE food and less physically active sedentary staff were more likely to be overweight and obese. This study highlights the urgent need to raise awareness regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors among the working community to reduce the burden of obesity-related chronic diseases. Moreover, sedentary workers should be aware of the food-based dietary guidelines of the country. Policy makers should strictly enforce nutritional labeling of RTE food, and strictly prohibit over-branding of RTE food.

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Frequency of TV viewing and prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult women in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 73 publications

References 29 publications

Association between the frequency of television watching and overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Nepal: Analysis of data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016

Association between the frequency of television watching and overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Nepal: Analysis of data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016

Trend in overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Uganda: 1995–2016

Association between body mass index and ready-to-eat food consumption among sedentary staff in Nay Pyi Taw union territory, Myanmar

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