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Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet

Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2 31 Ağustos 2023
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Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet

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Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among municipal bus drivers in İstanbul province and explore the intricate relationships between weight status, physical activity levels, stress perception, emotional eating tendencies, and dietary patterns within this occupational group. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 380 bus drivers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a data collection tool consisting of an information form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Emotional Eating Scale (EES), and 24-hour Dietary Recall. Results: The findings revealed that 85.8% of the participants were overweight (52.6%) or with obesity (33.2%). The mean PSS score was 25.8±6.7, and the mean EES score was 29.3±10.8. The participants exhibited low physical activity levels (96.1%), with a mean of 246.2±165.4, signifying inactivity. Weak positive correlations were found between PSS and ESS scores. Dietary analysis showed a moderate energy intake of 1674.4±429.5 kcal. Individual variability in energy intake and nutrient consumption patterns was evident. Conclusion: The high prevalence of overweight and obesity among municipal bus drivers highlights the importance of targeted interventions for improved lifestyle and reduced health risks in this occupational group.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Bulunmamaktadır.

Proje Numarası

Bulunmamaktadır.

Teşekkür

I would like to thank the bus drivers for their indispensable efforts to ease our life and for their participation in the study. I also would like to thank Dr. Salim Yılmaz and Mr. Kürşat Aydın for their advisory on statistical evaluations. I declare there is no conflict of interest in the study.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Beslenme Bilimi, Halk Sağlığı Beslenmesi, Klinik Beslenme

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Ağustos 2023

Gönderilme Tarihi

18 Ağustos 2023

Kabul Tarihi

25 Ağustos 2023

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2023 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Günal, A. M. (2023). Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, 7(2), 182-190. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.1346036
AMA
1.Günal AM. Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet. Turk J Diab Obes. 2023;7(2):182-190. doi:10.25048/tudod.1346036
Chicago
Günal, Ahmet Murat. 2023. “Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 7 (2): 182-90. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.1346036.
EndNote
Günal AM (01 Ağustos 2023) Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 7 2 182–190.
IEEE
[1]A. M. Günal, “Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet”, Turk J Diab Obes, c. 7, sy 2, ss. 182–190, Ağu. 2023, doi: 10.25048/tudod.1346036.
ISNAD
Günal, Ahmet Murat. “Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity 7/2 (01 Ağustos 2023): 182-190. https://doi.org/10.25048/tudod.1346036.
JAMA
1.Günal AM. Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet. Turk J Diab Obes. 2023;7:182–190.
MLA
Günal, Ahmet Murat. “Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet”. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, c. 7, sy 2, Ağustos 2023, ss. 182-90, doi:10.25048/tudod.1346036.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Murat Günal. Weight Matters: Investigating Overweight and Obesity Prevalence Among Municipal Bus Drivers and Its Nexus with Physical Activity, Stress, Emotional Eating, and Diet. Turk J Diab Obes. 01 Ağustos 2023;7(2):182-90. doi:10.25048/tudod.1346036

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