Prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases among adolescents in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
East Afr. Med. J
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100(10): 1-10, 2023. figures, tables
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to establish the prevalence of risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol abuse, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet) of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among secondary school students in a developing country.Design:
A descriptive cross-sectional study using the self-administered WHO STEP-wise questionnaire for chronic disease risk factor surveillance on adolescents attending secondary schools in Kenya. The study was carried out in the period between May and July 2018.Setting:
Ten secondary schools were randomly selected in Uasin Gishu County, using stratified proportional sampling.Subjects:
A total of 1,281 students assented to participate in the study. The mean age of the participants was 16.6 (SD±1.509) with the majority being female (55%, n=704)Results:
The prevalence of alcohol abuse was 30.8%(n=394) with males having statistically significant higher rates than females (p < 0.05) and 6.8% of the participants were smokers. Of those that reported smoking, 60.9% were between 15-17 years of age. Adequate intake of three (3) servings of vegetables per day was seen in 13.5% of the respondents and 54.4% (n=697) of the total sample were found to be physically inactive.Conclusion:
The prevalence of NCD risk factors among secondary school students in Uasin Gishu County is significant. As a result, health education and targeted interventions should be implemented in order to promote a healthy lifestyle which is important in preventing NCDs in future.
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Communicable Diseases
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Alcoholism
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Tobacco Use
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Afr. Med. J
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, P.O Box 4606-30100 Eldoret, Moi University/KE
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Director of Research Development and Postgraduate Support, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville, 7535, South Africa/ZA
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Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences, P.O. Box 43844-00100. Nairobi, Kenyatta University/KE
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville, 7535, South Africa/ZA
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