Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4010.1510046
Perceptions of Nurses on Obesity Treatment Options
Thomas Boansi Gyamerah, Kwadwo Ameyaw Korsah, Gloria Achempim-Ansong, Bonney Osei, Samson Kofie, Samuel William Dodoo and Samuel Darko Opoku
Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 9
Obesity is described as deviation from normal fat accumulation which endangers the health of an individual. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is normally used to indicate whether an individual is obese or otherwise. Different options of treatments are used in obesity reduction. Nurses play a significant role in providing medical care in obesity reduction....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4010.1510041
Magnitude of Overweight, Obesity and Associated Factors among Middle Aged Urban Residents of West Ethiopia
Alemu Adeba, Dessalegn Tamiru and Tefera Belachew
Article Type: Original Research | Indexed Archive: Volume 7
Obesity becomes the major public health problem worldwide and unhealthy lifestyles are the most risk factors of it. People wrongly perceive central obesity as an indicator of wealth group in western Ethiopian; however it is a midfielder for cardio-metabolism disorders. Thus, study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity and associated factors among middle aged urban residents of west Ethiopia. A community based cross sectional study was applied. Data was collected from 266 particip...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4010.1510040
5A’s Behavioral Model Framework on Weight Management
Gabrielle Allsup, FNP-BC and Melissa R Penkalski, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, AE-C
Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 7
Research shows that the United States adult obesity rate is at the highest national rates ever recorded. These numbers have substantially increased since 2008. Obesity-related health conditions include heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer. This disease is preventable, and can be reversed if providers take action now. Research shows that obesity can be managed with diet, exercise and sometimes medications, but education needs to start at the primary care level. This project...
