ArticleGhana medical journal2018
Perception of risk for hypertension and overweight/obesity in Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture for simple obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Postgraduate medical journal · 2020Pooled it
- Weight perception and risk of non-communicable diseases among women: A cross-sectional study in Ghana.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- 10-year level, trends and socio-demographic disparities of obesity among Ghanaian adults-A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- The influence of nutrition knowledge, attitude, practices, and dietary diversity on obesity among market women in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana: A cross-sectional study.Health science reports · 2023Article
- Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture for simple obesity: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study examined the association between perception of risk for hypertension and overweight/obesity.
designCross-sectional questionnaire-based survey.
settingOut-patient department of the Central Regional Hospital in Cape Coast, Ghana.
participantsAdult men and women at least 18 years old.
interventionsNone.
main outcome measuresPerception of risk for hypertension, overweight/obesity.
resultsAbout 39% of the participants (N=400) were found to be overweight/obese, with disproportionally higher rates among women (50%) than men (28%). Results of the binary logistic regression models revealed a strong positive association (OR = 2.21, 95% CI =1.23, 3.96) between perception of risk for hypertension and overweight/obesity. Increasing age, high television exposure, female gender and being in a relationship were also noted to be associated with overweight/obesity.
conclusionsThese findings highlight the need for the design of programmes to help individuals appreciate the reality of weight-related health risks, as well as the need to embrace lifestyles that promote healthy weight outcomes.
fundingHarvard Medical School Travelling Fellowship, Scholars in Medicine Office, Harvard Medical School.
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