Predicting Association between Body Weight, Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension among University Students in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia
Magda Mahmoud Mohamed Algameel
Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing sciences, Faculty of Applied medical sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA 18616
Corresponding Author E-mail: Magdaalgameel@yahoo.com
Abstract: Aim of the study to explore the association of body weight to diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Research design This study included university students using cross sectional design to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted in two colleges in Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA a- Applied medical sciences college b- Art & Sciences College (females branch): A total of three hundred students were included in the study. One tool was used for data collection of this study; structured students interview questionnaire sheet with the following parts: Part I: Students' demographic characteristics: age & family medical history of the studied students, Part II: measuring blood pressure, weight & height (BMI) and Part III: Laboratory tests: Random blood glucose level measurement. Results The age of the studied sample were from 18 to 25 years with mean was 20.08 ± 4.9, mean body mass index was 26.95 ± 6.75, approximately half (48%) of them were having a family history of DM ; more than two thirds (68%) of study sample have family history of hypertension. The present study revealed that statistically significant positive correlations were found between BMI&DM, also between DM& Hypertension. Recommendation: University and college administrators should take initiative to prevent and control Non Communicable Diseases (NCD). Strict rehabilitation strategies have to be adhered following the World Health Organization Health Promoting policies.
Keywords: Body Weight; College Students; Diabetes Mellitus; Hypertension; Association Between; Saudi Arabia. Back to TOC