CORRELATES OF OBESITY AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY AMONG SENIOR CITIZENS AT USMANU DANFODIO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SOKOTO EXPERIENCE.

Authors

  • Sada YA Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria,  Author
  • Baamlong N University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.  Author
  • Sada M Isah Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma, Nigeria. Author
  • Arisegi S Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria Author
  • Barde MI Ummaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina. Author
  • Suleiman BA Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina Author

Keywords:

Obesity, Disability, Senior citizens, Elderly

Abstract

Background: The study assessed the relationship between obesity and functional disability in elderly.

Materials and method: A descriptive sectional study was conducted at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital. Systemic sampling technique was employed and structured interviewer administered questionnaire was administered among 319 participants. Data was collected on socio-demographics, functionality, assessment and anthropometrics (weight and height and BMI) of the respondents were also taken. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21 statistical software.

Results: The mean age of the respondents was 65.9 ± 6.7. There was a statistically significant relationship between obesity and ADL disability (0.001).The prevalence of obesity was 17.6% with majority having obesity class 1(11.3).

Conclusions: Obese elderly have twice the risk of having disability in self-care. Therefore, it needs to be tackled for prevention and management of disability in elderly

Author Biographies

  • Sada YA, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria, 

    Department of Family Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria, 

  • Baamlong N, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. 

     Department of Family Medicine, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. 

  • Sada M, Isah Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma, Nigeria.

    Department of Biology, Isah Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma, Nigeria.

  • Arisegi S, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

    Department of Family Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria

  • Barde MI, Ummaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina.

    Department of Chemistry, Ummaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina

  • Suleiman BA, Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina

    Department of Chemistry, Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina

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Published

2025-04-14

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): Nigerian Journal of Family Practice

Section

Articles

How to Cite

CORRELATES OF OBESITY AND FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY AMONG SENIOR CITIZENS AT USMANU DANFODIO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SOKOTO EXPERIENCE. (2025). Nigerian Journal of Family Practice, 15(2), 75-80. https://www.njfpjournal.org/index.php/njfp/article/view/5