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Research Paper | Biology | Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016 | Pages: 15 - 20 | Nigeria
Modeling Impact of Economic Status on Body Mass Index among Women of Reproductive Age in Nigeria: Using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
Abstract: High body mass index has been reported to have several health conditions on indivuals and lowers self-esteem as well as has negative consequences on the cognitive and social development of a person. On a broad view, obesity is a prominent yet preventable cause of death and its prevalence both in children and adults is on the increase. In relation to men, women have a relatively higher burden of disease attributable to overweight and obesity. This study examined the inter-relationship between the socio-economic status and body mass index among women of reproductive age in Nigeria. The study was a cross-sectional design and utilized 2013 Nigeria Demographic Health and Survey dataset. The Nationally representative sample of 38, 948 women in all selected households represented a response rate of 98 % of women. The sample design for the 2013 NDHS provides estimates at the national level, urban-rural areas, for each of the six zones, for each of the 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Data were analyzed using STATA Software version 12.0. Summary statistics, analysis of variance and analysis of covariance were conducted. p-value of
Keywords: Wealth Index, BMI, ANCOVA, Obesity
How to Cite?: Michael Ekholuenetale, Kelly Relobhegbe Okhae, Godson Tudeme MD, "Modeling Impact of Economic Status on Body Mass Index among Women of Reproductive Age in Nigeria: Using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)", Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 15-20, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20161410, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20161410