Lifestyle Patternas Determinant of Overweight and Obesity among Young Adults

Abstract

Introduction:The prevalence of overweight and obesity are in continuous increasement all over the world. The management of obesity focuses on physical activity and healthy diet. Aim:the present study aimed at studying the lifestyle pattern as determinant of overweight and obesity among young adults.Method:Abaseline assessment survey study designwas utilized to accomplish this study. Convenience sampling technique was used to recruit total number of 132 young adults, who were invited through World Wide Web (WWW) for globalization.Results:The study revealed high prevalence of overweight among 50.8% of participantsand obesity among29.6% of them. More than half of participants had poor knowledge score related to healthy diet and physical exercise. Significant relationship was found between participants' body weight and their level of knowledge and dietary lifestyle as predictors in regression modal. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among young adults was high. Young adults had a poor score level of knowledge related healthy diet and physical exercises. Majority of them had unsatisfactory lifestylepattern including dietaryand physical activity. Finally, it is recommended to develop and implement effective weight management intervention that is appropriate to young adults to adopt healthy lifestyle.

Exploring the potential impact of applying web-based training program on nurses’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding evidence-based practice: A quasi-experimental study

“…Most participants agreed that the program was easy to navigate and delivered at a logical and manageable pace. Similar results were found in a study conducted in Egypt, which concluded that HCPs were receptive to web-based delivery of intervention content [ 28 ]. Our study’s findings are consistent with existing literature [ 17 , 40 , 44 , 47 – 49 ], further supporting the acceptability and effectiveness of the training programs in improving nurses’ competencies.…”

“…Most participants agreed that the program was easy to navigate and delivered at a logical and manageable pace. Similar results were found in a study conducted in Egypt, which concluded that HCPs were receptive to web-based delivery of intervention content [28]. Our study's findings…”

“…V. The Feedback Regarding the Web-Based Intervention Scale was adapted from El-Refaay et al [ 28 ] and had been previously validated. It consisted of 26 criteria divided into six domains.…”

Factors contributes to overweight and obesity among young adults

“…Weight gain then continues until middle age. ( 9) Obesity is a complex condition in which excess body fat increases the risk of hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, certain cancers, dyslipidemia, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and all may cause increased mortality, emotional distress, and social stigmatization (10) and is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic disease and disability. (11).…”

“…It can affect a person's health and well-being. (9) Overweight and obesity are among the most preventable causes of morbidity and mortality, and are the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. To take appropriate measures to manage overweight and obesity, it is important to examine an individual's lifestyle patterns, eating patterns, and physical activity, which may be the most common causes of this problem.…”