The Pattern and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity among Adult Patients at the General Outpatient Clinic of Federal Medical Centre Makurdi: The Family Perspective

Swende Laadi Terrumun, Gyuse Abraham Ngueikyor, Igbudu Terhemen Joseph, Tor-Anyiin Iorfa, Atabo Amodu, Akwaras Asheku Nndunno and Ornguga Bamidele Ohiozoje
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Swende Laadi Terrumun: Department of Family Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Gyuse Abraham Ngueikyor: Department of Family Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria
Igbudu Terhemen Joseph: Department of Family Medicine, Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Benue State, Nigeria
Tor-Anyiin Iorfa: Department of Family Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria
Atabo Amodu: N/A
Akwaras Asheku Nndunno: N/A
Ornguga Bamidele Ohiozoje: N/A

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 9, 338-354

Abstract: Background: This study examined the prevalence, patterns, and determinants of overweight and obesity among adult patients attending the general outpatient clinic at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of two hundred and ninety-six adult patients aged 18 years and above, selected by systematic random sampling method. Data was collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Weight and height were measured. The non-modifiable, modifiable risk factors of obesity and body mass index were assessed. Chi-square was used to test for significant association between categorical variables and multivariate logistic regression to verify the independent factors associated with overweight and obesity. All statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 21 and were significant at p

Date: 2024
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