The prevalence and risk factors associated with obesity among adults in Hawtat Bani Tamim: a cross-sectional study
- 1College of Business Administration in Hawtat Bani Tamim, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Abstract
Background: Obesity has emerged as a significant public health issue in Saudi Arabia, showing regional variations in its prevalence and associated risk factors. This study provides the first city-level estimates of obesity prevalence and its independent sociodemographic and lifestyle determinants in Hawtat Bani Tamim, addressing the gap in localized epidemiological data for targeted public health interventions.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 384 adults living in Hawtat Bani Tamim. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical data were collected through standardized questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors independently associated with obesity.
Results: The prevalence of obesity in the study population was 28.9%. Increased odds of obesity were observed in individuals aged 41–50 years (OR = 1.45, p = 0.001) and 51–60 years (OR = 2.40, p < 0.001), males (OR = 1.20, p = 0.007), those with lower education levels (secondary school or less, OR = 4.18, p = 0.008), short sleep duration (OR = 1.25, p = 0.021), smokers (OR = 1.30, p = 0.008), physically inactive individuals (OR = 1.60, p = 0.005), and those with hypertension. Moderate activity was protective (OR = 0.75, p = 0.028). There is no significant association between obesity and place of residence, marital status, occupation, or most dietary factors.
Conclusion: Obesity is prevalent among adults in Hawtat Bani Tamim and is closely linked to age, gender, education level, sleep hours, smoking, physical inactivity, and hypertension. These results highlight the importance of targeted public health efforts and policies to reduce obesity rates and prevent related health issues in this area.
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BibTeX
@article{mohammed2026prevalence,
title = {{The prevalence and risk factors associated with obesity among adults in Hawtat Bani Tamim: a cross-sectional study}},
author = {Mohammed Omar Musa Mohammed},
journal = {Frontiers in Public Health},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2026.1877282},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1877282/full},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - The prevalence and risk factors associated with obesity among adults in Hawtat Bani Tamim: a cross-sectional study
AU - Mohammed Omar Musa Mohammed
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/22
JO - Frontiers in Public Health
DO - 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1877282
UR - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1877282/full
AB - Background: Obesity has emerged as a significant public health issue in Saudi Arabia, showing regional variations in its prevalence and associated risk factors. This study provides the first city-level estimates of obesity prevalence and its independent sociodemographic and lifestyle determinants in Hawtat Bani Tamim, addressing the gap in localized epidemiological data for targeted public health interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 384 adults living in Hawtat Bani Tamim. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical data were collected through standardized questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors independently associated with obesity. Results: The prevalence of obesity in the study population was 28.9%. Increased odds of obesity were observed in individuals aged 41–50 years (OR = 1.45, p = 0.001) and 51–60 years (OR = 2.40, p < 0.001), males (OR = 1.20, p = 0.007), those with lower education levels (secondary school or less, OR = 4.18, p = 0.008), short sleep duration (OR = 1.25, p = 0.021), smokers (OR = 1.30, p = 0.008), physically inactive individuals (OR = 1.60, p = 0.005), and those with hypertension. Moderate activity was protective (OR = 0.75, p = 0.028). There is no significant association between obesity and place of residence, marital status, occupation, or most dietary factors. Conclusion: Obesity is prevalent among adults in Hawtat Bani Tamim and is closely linked to age, gender, education level, sleep hours, smoking, physical inactivity, and hypertension. These results highlight the importance of targeted public health efforts and policies to reduce obesity rates and prevent related health issues in this area.
SN - 2296-2565
ER -