Prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: analysis of the 2019/2020 Demographic and Health Survey
Factors like age, urban residence, partner's education, wealth, and media use were linked to overweight and obesity in Rwandan women. Policymakers should focus on promoting physical activity and healthier diets to address this public health issue.
Authors
- Michael Habtu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1229-4889)
- Janvier Habumugisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4427-7565)
- Pascal Ubuzima
- Jean Baptiste Rugira
- Philemon Manishimwe
- Pasteur Dushimimana
- Diane Sakindi
- Jean Pierre Nizeyimana
- Israel Cyubahiro Munyambaraga
- Agathe Nyirambyeyi
Institutions
- Okayama University (JP)
- University of Kigali (RW)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003738
- Primary Topic
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00