The prevalence and factors affecting obesity among primary school children in urban and rural areas of Anambra State Department:Community Medicine By: Godstimearinze Project ID: 8244 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractChildhood obesity poses significant health challenges, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. This comparative cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence and influencing factors of obesity among primary school children in urban and rural areas of Anambra State, Nigeria. A total of 606 children aged 4-16 years were sampled using a multistage sampling method. Anthropometric data, socio-demographic characteristics, and lifestyle factors were analyzed. Results revealed a higher prevalence of obesity in urban areas (4.6%) compared to rural areas (2.6%), with urban children also exhibiting higher overweight rates (5.6% vs. 3.6%). Rural children had a greater proportion of underweight cases (13.2% vs. 7.3%). Significant associations were found between obesity and socio-demographic variables such as parents’ education (p0.029) and occupation (mothers: p0.003, fathers: p0.000). Lifestyle factors, including dietary patterns and physical activity, also contributed to the observed disparities. The study underscores the urgent need for tailored interventions addressing urban dietary habits and promoting physical activities in schools. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence necessary for designing effective public health strategies in Nigeria. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests, affirmed the reliability of the results (p0.05). This research highlights the intersection of environment, lifestyle, and socio-economic factors in shaping childhood obesity trends, emphasizing the importance of context-specific policy formulation....Preview Download Preview +Other Community Medicine project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and perceptions of infertility by male artisans in Nnewi north local government area, Anambra state»Assessment of reported cases of sexual abuse among adolescent during covid-19 pandemic in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi in Anambra state»Assessment of household solid waste management in selected local government areas in Plateau state - a comparison between urban and rural»Awareness of HPV, HPV vaccine and rate of vaccination among female students of school of nursing sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi»Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of coping mechanisms for dysmenorrhea among female nursing students in NAUTH, Nnewi»Prevalence and associated selected factors of respiratory tract infections among under-5 children treated at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Neni - a 5 year review»Socio-demographics, pattern of presentation and treatment outcome of breast cancer among female patients in tertiary health institutions in Anambra state: a five-year review»Prevalence and determinants of pica amongst pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra state»Factors associated with the practice of HIV screening among nursing students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi»Assessing and comparing obesity among primary school children in urban and rural areas of Anambra State»Perception and factors affecting the acceptance of online lectures among medical students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi»Prostate cancer awareness and screening amongst men aged 40 years and above in Nkwo Nnewi market, Nnewi»Prevalence of foreign body aspiration among pediatric patients at Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi»Knowledge, attitude and practice of preventive measures against communicable diseases in daycare centers in Nnewi-North LGA Anambra state»Knowledge, acceptance and perception of caesarean section among women of childbearing age at a primary health centre in Neni, Anambra state