Central obesity and its associated risk factors among public sector workers in Jigjiga Town, Somali Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

The prevalence of central obesity among public sector workers in this study was high. As a result, interventions should focus on promoting physical activity through workplace wellness programs, encouraging healthier dietary choices, providing resources for stress management, and monitoring health and work environments, along with behavioral change interventions, which would be crucial in reducing central obesity among public sector workers.

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Journal of public health research
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2025-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036251388562
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Workplace Health and Well-being
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Central obesity and its associated risk factors among public sector workers in Jigjiga Town, Somali Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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Central obesity and its associated risk factors among public sector workers in Jigjiga Town, Somali Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Tara Wilfong, Aboma Motuma, Alemayehu Tesfaye, Dawit Firdisa, Bashir Abdi Hussein
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The prevalence of central obesity among public sector workers in this study was high. As a result, interventions should focus on promoting physical activity through workplace wellness programs, encouraging healthier dietary choices, providing resources for stress management, and monitoring health and work environments, along with behavioral change interventions, which would be crucial in reducing central obesity among public sector workers.

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Haramaya University (ET), Jigjiga University (ET)
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Central obesity and its associated risk factors among public sector workers in Jigjiga Town, Somali Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study — Tara Wilfong, Aboma Motuma, et al. · Journal of public health research (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS