Key result
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students was 36.8%, and was significantly associated with age (OR 1.72; 95% CI 1.06-4.46) and year of study.
Cross-Sectional (n=202)
No
Odds Ratio: 1.72 (95% CI 1.06–4.46)
p-value: p=< 0.05
Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent (36.8%) among university students in Botswana, highlighting the need for targeted health education and weight management programs.
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High prevalence may support student health programs in Botswana; leaves open causality and intervention effects.
Tapera et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Overweight and obesity (n=202). Age was evaluated on Overweight and obesity (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.06-4.46, p=< 0.05). The prevalence of overweight and obesity among University of Botswana students was 36.8%, and was significantly associated with age (OR 1.72; 95% CI 1.06-4.46) and year of study.
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