Valentina Mouebolam
Anambra State University Uli, Nigeria
Title: Parameter and risk factors of overweight among undergraduates of Anambra State University Uli
Biography
Biography: Valentina Mouebolam
Abstract
This study was conducted to assess the parameter and risk factors of overweight among the undergraduates of Anambra State University Uli. The main purpose of the study was to ascertain the parameter and risk factors of overweight among undergraduates in Anambra State University, Uli. The study has 5 objectives, 4 research questions and 3 hypotheses. Related literature were reviewed and summarized. The research design was a cross sectional study which involved 300 undergraduates consisting of males and females in the campus. The sample of the study was calculated using Cochran’s formula, while a portable weighing scales for their weight and a measuring tape for their height. The data generated were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and chi square test with SPSS version 17.0 at significance level of p<0.05 from 21-25 years have the highest frequency of overweight. The research was validated by a jury of public health lecturers in Imo State University Owerri. The sample random method was used; this because the collection was faster. The findings of this research work were that 23.7% were overwight students, at the age of 21 -25 years, also their being overweight were as a result of much consumption of carbohydrate food. Those who were overweight were due to genetic factors and inactive lifestyle that is without exercise as 44% was inactive. Non-governmental organizations and medical professionals should organize health programmes to create awareness on risk factors and complications of being overweight and obese.