A Critique of Proposed Strategies for Tackling Female Obesity in Egypt | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 2, Volume 66, Issue 1, January 2017, Pages 18-27 PDF (537.51 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.12816/0034629 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Raouf Alebshehy* 1; Josephine Ohas2 | ||
| 1Egyptian Ministry of Health | ||
| 2Kenyan Ministry of Health | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: obesity is a huge health problem in Egypt. Its prevalence is the double among Egyptian females as compared to males. It is estimated that 75% of females over the age of thirty are overweight or obese. However, 95% of Egyptian females are not taking any measures to control their weight; additionally there is no national program to address the problem. Methods: following specific appraisal criteria, this research article provides a critical appraisal of strategies that could help in addressing the problem of obesity among females. This article includes an appraisal of interventions of promoting healthy lifestyle changes; healthy diet and physical activity. It also provides an appraisal of using social media, primary healthcare clinics, and pharmacies as delivery strategies of the proposed interventions. Findings: the research article reveals the feasibility of the proposed strategies based on the criteria of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, organizational feasibility, and gender appropriateness. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| female obesity; interventions; delivery strategies | ||
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