Obesity Awareness and Its Relationship to Sociodemographic Characteristics of Filipino Adults: A Survey Among Work-From-Home Employees in Metro Cebu, Philippines.

IF 0.6 Q4 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.15605/jafes.038.01.05

Jan Louie Gatillo, Ariane Corpuz, Theresa Leyco, Alexphil Ponce

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Objective: Awareness and substantial understanding of obesity are essential components in its prevention and treatment. This study aimed to determine the degree of obesity awareness and its relationship to various sociodemographic characteristics among Filipino adults working from home (WFH).

Methodology: This is a cross-sectional survey conducted in Metro Cebu, Philippines. Included were non-healthcare WFH professionals aged 18-64. Researcher-made Obesity Awareness Questionnaire (OAC-20) was used.

Results: A total of 458 employees participated in the study; mean age was 30.33 years (SD=6.96), mostly female (71.40%) and majority single (77.07%). The mean obesity awareness score was 79.18% (SD=9.02). Age (p=0.198), BMI (p=0.397), work hours/day (p=0.101), and hours of physical activity/day (p=0.458) were not associated with obesity awareness. Similarly, male vs. female (p=0.515), and single vs. married respondents (p=0.629) did not differ significantly in terms of average scores. However, higher educational attainment (p=0.044) and higher socio-economic status (p=0.002) were significantly associated with higher obesity awareness scores.

Conclusion: The surveyed WFH adults were aware of the majority of the important concepts on obesity. Educational attainment and socio-economic status were significant determinants of obesity awareness.

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菲律宾成年人的肥胖意识及其与社会人口学特征的关系:对菲律宾宿务大都会在家工作员工的调查。

目的:认识和了解肥胖是预防和治疗肥胖的重要组成部分。本研究旨在确定菲律宾成年在家工作(WFH)的肥胖意识程度及其与各种社会人口特征的关系。方法:这是一项在菲律宾宿务大都会进行的横断面调查。包括年龄在18-64岁的非卫生保健WFH专业人员。采用自编肥胖意识问卷(OAC-20)。结果:共有458名员工参与了研究;平均年龄30.33岁(SD=6.96)，女性居多(71.40%)，单身居多(77.07%)。平均肥胖意识得分为79.18% (SD=9.02)。年龄(p=0.198)、体重指数(p=0.397)、每天工作时间(p=0.101)、每天体力活动时间(p=0.458)与肥胖意识无关。同样，男性与女性(p=0.515)，单身与已婚受访者(p=0.629)在平均得分方面没有显着差异。然而，较高的教育程度(p=0.044)和较高的社会经济地位(p=0.002)与较高的肥胖意识得分显著相关。结论:被调查的WFH成年人了解大多数关于肥胖的重要概念。受教育程度和社会经济地位是肥胖意识的重要决定因素。

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Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (JAFES) is an OPEN ACCESS, internationally peer-reviewed, English language, medical and health science journal that is published in print two times a year by the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies. It shall serve as the endocrine window between the ASEAN region and the world, featuring original papers and publishing key findings from specialists and experts of endocrinology.