To Assess the Knowledge Regarding Risk Factors of Obesity Among Menopausal Women

Abstract

Introduction: The world health organization claims that since 1975, the rate of obesity has almost tripled globally, nearly 650 million adults were obese and nearly 1.9 billion over-weights in 2016. Some of the common risk factors associated with obesity in menopausal women include hormonal changes, sedentary lifestyles, genetic predisposition, dietary habits, and lifestyle choices. Methodology: The study design was non-experimental descriptive research approach. Total 100 samples were selected for data collection. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from the samples. Tool was constructed to identify the demographic variables, structured questionnaires regarding the objectives o-f the study. Result: Result showed that Data on obesity risk in menopausal women showed that 43 % participants were from 42-52 years, 31% were having 45-48 years, 26 % were from 53 years and above, 40 % participants had primary education and 30% had secondary and graduation educational status. 54% participants had nuclear family and 46% had having joint family. 52% were house makers, 31% were non-working and 17% were working and 56% had from 1- 4 years, 20% had > 8 years and 24 % had from 5-8 years. The level of knowledge regarding risks factors of obesity among menopausal womens. 60% were having poor knowledge, 37% were having average knowledge, and 7% were having good knowledge. Conclusion: As statistically there is significant association between numbers of years after menopause. Although the 60% were having poor knowledge, 37% were having average knowledge; 7% were having good knowledge.