INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE (IJNMS)
Vol 8 No 2 (2024): VOLUME 8 ISSUE 2 AUGUST 2024

RISK FACTORS OF OBESITY IN YOUNG ADULTS

Mestika Natalia Lubis (Nurse, Siloam Hospital Kelapa Dua, Tangerang)
Novita Stefani Debora (Nurse, Siloam Hospital Kelapa Dua, Tangerang)
Windy Putriani Situmorang (Nurse, Siloam Hospital Kelapa Dua, Tangerang)
Deborah Siregar (Universitas Pelita Harapan)
Lenny Harefa (Universitas Pelita Harapan)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Aug 2024

Abstract

Obesity is a developing global public health issue. Obesity is a significant risk factor for a variety of diseases, increasing morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease and Diabetes Mellitus. Since 1975, global obesity has nearly tripled, and Jakarta has the second-highest obesity rate in Indonesia. COVID-19 also contributed to this situation, as many young adults work from home. COVID-19 has an impact, such as an increase in the frequency of unhealthy eating and frequency of sitting, a decrease in physical activity, or irregular exercise, which can lead to obesity. This study aims to investigate the lifestyle risk factors associated with obesity in young adults in Jakarta. A cross-sectional design was conducted with convenience sampling of 384 respondents aged 26-35. Data was collected using an online questionnaire. Descriptive and statistical analysis was performed using chi-square. The finding revealed a significant relationship between physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and genetics with obesity in young adults (p-value 0.004; 0.035; 0.001). Conclusion: Young adults can adopt a healthy lifestyle by increasing regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes daily and changing their sedentary lifestyle.

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