Prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated factors among women of childbearing age in Brazil

Abstract

Objective: To assess the factors associated with overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age in Brazil. Design: Cross-sectional study Setting: Using the National Health Survey (PNS) database, from the year 2013. The socioeconomic and demographic factors analyzed were age, race/skin color, region, marital status, education level, employment and family income. Concerning health history: diagnoses of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, menarche, parity, and depression were evaluated. For lifestyle information: health status, alcoholic beverage consumption, smoking, and physical activity were included. The outcomes were obesity and overweight. The association of excess weight with socioeconomic-demographic factors, health history, and lifestyle characteristics was investigated according to the appropriate theoretical-conceptual model for the topic. Participants: The sample size was 17,109 women aged 18 to 49 years. Results: The prevalence of women with excess weight was 55.20%, with 33.26% being overweight and 21.94% with obesity. The factors associated with excess weight were: age, non-white skin color, having a partner, family income of up to two minimum wages, menarche before the age of 12, multiparity, diabetes mellitus, depression, hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke, and heart attack. Conclusion: The results showed an association between excess weight and sociodemographic factors, both determinants of general and reproductive health history. Implementation of effective public health policies is necessary to prevent unfavorable outcomes related to the health of women of childbearing age with excess weight.

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