[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].

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    • Transliterated Title:
      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.
    • Source:
      Publisher: Iniziative sanitarie Country of Publication: Italy NLM ID: 0373022 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0019-1639 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00191639 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ig Sanita Pubbl Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2004- : Roma : Iniziative sanitarie
      Original Publication: Roma : Associazione dei medici provinciali italiani.
    • Subject Terms:
      Attitude to Health* ; Nurse's Role*; Obesity/*epidemiology; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Decision Making ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Obesity/diagnosis ; Risk Assessment ; Rome ; Self Report ; Urban Health
    • 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.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20170816 Date Completed: 20191009 Latest Revision: 20191010
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      28809867