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[Risk perception and biological parameters related to obesity in a sample population of the city of Rome, Italy: nurses' contribution to supporting health-related decisions]. / Percezione del rischio e parametri biologici correlati all'obesità in una popolazione campione della città di Roma. Il contributo dell'infermiere a supporto delle decisioni per la salute.
Mazza, Eduardo; La Milia, Daniele I; Galletti, Caterina; Gambioli, Stefano; Moscato, Umberto; Damiani, Gianfranco; Laurenti, Patrizia.
Affiliation
  • Mazza E; Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Infermieristiche e Ostetriche, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia.
  • La Milia DI; Istituto di Sanità Pubblica, Sezione di Igiene, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia.
  • Galletti C; Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Infermieristiche e Ostetriche, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia.
  • Gambioli S; Medico di Medicina Generale Distretto XIV, ASL RM 1 (ex E), Roma, Italia.
  • Moscato U; Istituto di Sanità Pubblica, Sezione di Igiene, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia.
  • Damiani G; Istituto di Sanità Pubblica, Sezione di Igiene, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia.
  • Laurenti P; Istituto di Sanità Pubblica, Sezione di Igiene, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia.
Ig Sanita Pubbl ; 73(3): 215-234, 2017.
Article in It | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28809867
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Obesity is a major public health problem because it is a risk factor for various chronic diseases and its incidence is constantly increasing due to changes in diet and lifestyle. In Italy, studies show that 32% of the population aged between 18 and 69 years is overweight and 10% is obese. The aim of this study was to measure the anthropometric characteristics of a sample population of the city of Rome (Italy) and correlate these with dietary habits and socio-demographic characteristics of participants in order to evaluate their specific health and educational needs.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2015 by administering an ad-hoc questionnaire to subjects over 18 years of age attending a General Practitioner's practice in Rome (Italy). The questionnaire collected demographic, clinical and anthropometric data, and information regarding dietary habits.

RESULTS:

The sample consisted of 150 individuals with a mean age of 47,8 years. Fifty nine percent were women. The mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 26.7. The average blood pressure was 131/80 mmHg. BMI values were higher in respondents with a lower educational level and BMI was significantly associated with the quality of the source of nutrition information used.

CONCLUSIONS:

Poor and unreliable information regarding proper nutrition can correlate with the risk of overweight and the consequent development of chronic diseases. The family or community nurse could play a critical role in prevention, by helping to provide correct information for specific populations and by planning training and prevention activities with the GP.
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Attitude to Health / Nurse's Role / Obesity Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: It Journal: Ig Sanita Pubbl Year: 2017 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Italy
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Attitude to Health / Nurse's Role / Obesity Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: It Journal: Ig Sanita Pubbl Year: 2017 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Italy