Tshitangano, T. G.Mohlala, M.Ntsieni, Vhonani Margareth2018-06-052018-06-052018-05-18Ntsieni, Vhonani Margareth (2018) Relationship between sedentary lifestyle patterns and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema Area of Limpopo Province, South Africa. University of Venda, South Africa.<http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1131>.http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1131MPHDepartment of Public HealthSedentary lifestyle may contribute to obesity and non-communicable diseases, which are the major public health problem in South Africa. This study investigated the relationship between sedentary lifestyle and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema area. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study among 298 participants (116 males and 182 females) aged 20-60 years, sampled systematically was conducted. Socio-demographic and, sedentary lifestyle and physical activity information was collected using a questionnaire, while anthropometric indices were measured according to ISAK protocol. Data were analysed using SPSS, version 24.0; where Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses to determine significant predictors of obesity were performed. The prevalence of TV viewing and low participation in moderate-vigorous activity were 75.8%, 69.1% and 82.6%, respectively. Twenty-nine point nine percent and 27.2% were overweight and obese, while 26.8% had very high WC (central obesity). According to Pearson correlation, TV viewing time, food, household activity, walking days and time, vigorous activity work vigorous activity, female gender, age (30-39), being married, unemployment, smoking and alcohol consumption were significantly related to BMI and WC. No significant association was found between most of the sedentary behaviours, level of education and socio-economic status. However, obesity was more prevalent among those with less education and low socio-economic status. In regression analyses, only TV viewing time, work vigorous activity, gender, being married and smoking were the independent and significant predictors of high BMI and WC (obesity) (P< 0.05). There was an association of sedentary lifestyle and socio-demographic characteristics, and obesity. Intervention to prevent sedentary lifestyle and obesity should target females, particularly married, unemployed and those with less level of education.1 online resource (xv, 106 leaves)enUniversity of VendaAdultUCTDObesitySedentaryLifestyle616.3980968257Obesity -- South Africa -- LimpopoBody weight -- South Africa -- LimpopoNutrition disorder -- South Africa -- LimpopoMetabolism -- Disorders -- South Africa -- LimpopoDissertationNtsieni VM. Relationship between sedentary lifestyle patterns and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema Area of Limpopo Province, South Africa. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1131Ntsieni, V. M. (2018). <i>Relationship between sedentary lifestyle patterns and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema Area of Limpopo Province, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1131Ntsieni, Vhonani Margareth. <i>"Relationship between sedentary lifestyle patterns and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema Area of Limpopo Province, South Africa."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1131TY - Dissertation AU - Ntsieni, Vhonani Margareth AB - Sedentary lifestyle may contribute to obesity and non-communicable diseases, which are the major public health problem in South Africa. This study investigated the relationship between sedentary lifestyle and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema area. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study among 298 participants (116 males and 182 females) aged 20-60 years, sampled systematically was conducted. Socio-demographic and, sedentary lifestyle and physical activity information was collected using a questionnaire, while anthropometric indices were measured according to ISAK protocol. Data were analysed using SPSS, version 24.0; where Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses to determine significant predictors of obesity were performed. The prevalence of TV viewing and low participation in moderate-vigorous activity were 75.8%, 69.1% and 82.6%, respectively. Twenty-nine point nine percent and 27.2% were overweight and obese, while 26.8% had very high WC (central obesity). According to Pearson correlation, TV viewing time, food, household activity, walking days and time, vigorous activity work vigorous activity, female gender, age (30-39), being married, unemployment, smoking and alcohol consumption were significantly related to BMI and WC. No significant association was found between most of the sedentary behaviours, level of education and socio-economic status. However, obesity was more prevalent among those with less education and low socio-economic status. In regression analyses, only TV viewing time, work vigorous activity, gender, being married and smoking were the independent and significant predictors of high BMI and WC (obesity) (P< 0.05). There was an association of sedentary lifestyle and socio-demographic characteristics, and obesity. Intervention to prevent sedentary lifestyle and obesity should target females, particularly married, unemployed and those with less level of education. DA - 2018-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Adult KW - Obesity KW - Sedentary KW - Lifestyle LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2018 T1 - Relationship between sedentary lifestyle patterns and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema Area of Limpopo Province, South Africa TI - Relationship between sedentary lifestyle patterns and obesity among adults in Ha-Tshikundamalema Area of Limpopo Province, South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1131 ER -