Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Peter Songolo

Publications

• Research Article
  Overweight and Obesity in Kaoma and Kasama Rural Districts of Zambia: Prevalence and Correlates in 2008-2009 Population Based Surveys
  Author(s): Chola Besa, David Mulenga, Olusegun Babaniyi, Peter Songolo, Adamson S Muula, Emmanuel Rudatsikira and Seter SiziyaChola Besa, David Mulenga, Olusegun Babaniyi, Peter Songolo, Adamson S Muula, Emmanuel Rudatsikira and Seter Siziya
  
  Background: Overweight and obesity (overweight/obesity) is associated with hypertension. Low- and middleincome countries are experiencing an obesity epidemic. There is growing evidence that the epidemic is on the increase in urban settings of developing countries. However, there is scanty information on the magnitude of this epidemic and its correlates in rural settings. The objective of the current study was to establish levels of overweight/obesity and its correlates in rural areas of Zambia. Designing interventions based on the correlates for overweight/obesity to reduce its prevalence may in turn lead to a reduction in the prevalence of hypertension. Methods: Cross sectional studies using a modified WHO Stepwise questionnaire were conducted. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine factors that were associated with overweight/obesity. Unadjusted odds ratios (OR).. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1095.1000110

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