Pooled prevalence and factors of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in low and middle-income countries with high maternal mortality: A multi-level analysis of recent demographic and health surveys

More than three out of ten women of reproductive age were overweight/obese in low and middle-income countries with high maternal mortality. Individual-level and community-level factors were associated with overweight/obesity. Special attention is recommended to older women, those with formal education, non-working women, individuals who spend time watching television and using the internet, urban residents, and female household heads. Furthermore, since higher household income is associated with an increased likelihood of weight gain, it is important to provide appropriate health interventions for women from the wealthiest households.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-10-08
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316962
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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More than three out of ten women of reproductive age were overweight/obese in low and middle-income countries with high maternal mortality. Individual-level and community-level factors were associated with overweight/obesity. Special attention is recommended to older women, those with formal education, non-working women, individuals who spend time watching television and using the internet, urban residents, and female household heads. Furthermore, since higher household income is associated with an increased likelihood of weight gain, it is important to provide appropriate health interventions for women from the wealthiest households.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(10)
Australian National University (AU), Wollo University (ET), University of Gondar (ET)
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