Yetunde O, 1., , Olubunmi Bose, 2., Oluwadamilola Temitope, 3., Hassanat Adeola, 4. (2024). Anthropometric Status and Blood Glucose Level of Public Secondary School Teachers in Abeokuta South LGA, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South west, Nigeria. test, 39(2), 36-50. doi: 10.21608/enj.2024.352085
1Adebayo Yetunde O; 2Akinsanya , Olubunmi Bose; 3Lasab Oluwadamilola Temitope; 4Adebanjo Hassanat Adeola. "Anthropometric Status and Blood Glucose Level of Public Secondary School Teachers in Abeokuta South LGA, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South west, Nigeria". test, 39, 2, 2024, 36-50. doi: 10.21608/enj.2024.352085
Yetunde O, 1., , Olubunmi Bose, 2., Oluwadamilola Temitope, 3., Hassanat Adeola, 4. (2024). 'Anthropometric Status and Blood Glucose Level of Public Secondary School Teachers in Abeokuta South LGA, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South west, Nigeria', test, 39(2), pp. 36-50. doi: 10.21608/enj.2024.352085
Yetunde O, 1., , Olubunmi Bose, 2., Oluwadamilola Temitope, 3., Hassanat Adeola, 4. Anthropometric Status and Blood Glucose Level of Public Secondary School Teachers in Abeokuta South LGA, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South west, Nigeria. test, 2024; 39(2): 36-50. doi: 10.21608/enj.2024.352085

Anthropometric Status and Blood Glucose Level of Public Secondary School Teachers in Abeokuta South LGA, Abeokuta, Ogun State, South west, Nigeria

Egyptian Journal of Nutrition
Volume 39, Issue 2, June 2024, Pages 36-50    PDF (828.98 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/enj.2024.352085
Authors
1Adebayo Yetunde O1; 2Akinsanya , Olubunmi Bose2; 3Lasab Oluwadamilola Temitope3; 4Adebanjo Hassanat Adeola4
11Alabata Road, Camp, Abeokuta
22Department of Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
33Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
44Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Abstract
ABSTRACT
 
Diabetes mellitus is a serious medical issue which is characterized by elevated plasma glucose levels and it has a crippling effect on humans. A descriptive cross-sectional study design involving one hundred and sixty-five (165) teachers was conducted to assess the anthropometric status and blood glucose level. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Anthropometric measurements of weight and height were obtained and classified accordingly. Blood glucose test taken with a glucometer and food consumption pattern assessed using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Data was analyzed using SPSS V.20.0. Majority of the respondents were females (75.8%), between the ages 41-50years (54%), belong to Yoruba ethnic group (93.3%) and were married (83.6%). Anthropometric measurements indicated 30.3% and 21.2% as overweight and obese respectively. Blood pressure measurements showed 29.2% within normal blood pressure level. Blood glucose tests revealed 80.1% and 3.6% had normal and low blood glucose levels respectively while 1.8% were diabetic and 14.4% were pre-diabetic. More than half (66.7%) of the respondents skipped meals, and (64.2%) engage in snacking. There was significant association (p<0.05) was observed between anthropometric status, blood glucose level and some socio-demographic characteristics. In conclusion, high prevalence of pre-diabetes, overweight, irregular blood pressure levels alongside poor dietary habits was observed among the teachers sampled. Therefore, there is a need to advance necessary awareness and enlightenment of the public about the risk factors associated with the development of diabetes.
Keywords
Keywords: Diabetes; Blood Pressure; Obesity; Dietary Habits
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