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Background <p>Obesity prevalence has been rising globally, including in Jordan. This study seeks to examine the socio-demographic factors associated with obesity among adult ever-married women in Jordan, utilizing the most recent data from the 2023 JPFHS.</p> Methods <p>This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the 2023 JDHS, encompassing a representative sample of 4,048 Jordanian women aged 15–49. Socioeconomic variables examined included age, education level, wealth index, urban or rural residence, and media consumption habits (television, radio, magazines/newspapers, internet usage) along with smoking status. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to determine the associations between these factors and obesity risk.</p> Results <p>Of the 4,048 married women included in the analysis, 1,697 (41.9%) had a normal BMI, while 2,351 (58.1%) were classified as obese. Multivariate analysis revealed that increasing age (45–49 years: AOR 20.93, 95% CI 13.40–32.70), daily internet use (AOR 1.33, 95% CI 1.02–1.74), listening to the radio less than once a week (AOR 1.40, 95% CI 1.03–1.91), and residing in Karak (AOR 2.13, 95% CI 1.34–3.38) or Ajloun (AOR 1.75, 95% CI 1.12–2.72) were significantly associated with higher odds of obesity. Conversely, reading newspapers or magazines at least once a week and daily cigarette smoking were linked to a reduced risk of obesity. No significant associations were observed between obesity and place of residence, wealth index, educational level, television viewing habits, or residence in other governorates.</p> Conclusion <p>With obesity rates continuing to rise, targeted health programs for Jordanian women of reproductive age are essential. National health initiatives should focus on promoting healthy lifestyle habits, addressing regional disparities, and encouraging balanced media consumption to mitigate obesity risk. Region-specific prevention and awareness campaigns are also vital for effective intervention.</p>

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Socio-demographic factors influencing obesity among ever-married Jordanian women of reproductive age: insights from the 2023 Jordan demographic and health survey

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    2026年3月10日

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  • Amr Ahmed Aly Ibrahim,
  • Sara Hosny El-Farargy,
  • Shadi Isac,
  • Moaz Yasser Darwish,
  • Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil

摘要

Background

Obesity prevalence has been rising globally, including in Jordan. This study seeks to examine the socio-demographic factors associated with obesity among adult ever-married women in Jordan, utilizing the most recent data from the 2023 JPFHS.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the 2023 JDHS, encompassing a representative sample of 4,048 Jordanian women aged 15–49. Socioeconomic variables examined included age, education level, wealth index, urban or rural residence, and media consumption habits (television, radio, magazines/newspapers, internet usage) along with smoking status. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to determine the associations between these factors and obesity risk.

Results

Of the 4,048 married women included in the analysis, 1,697 (41.9%) had a normal BMI, while 2,351 (58.1%) were classified as obese. Multivariate analysis revealed that increasing age (45–49 years: AOR 20.93, 95% CI 13.40–32.70), daily internet use (AOR 1.33, 95% CI 1.02–1.74), listening to the radio less than once a week (AOR 1.40, 95% CI 1.03–1.91), and residing in Karak (AOR 2.13, 95% CI 1.34–3.38) or Ajloun (AOR 1.75, 95% CI 1.12–2.72) were significantly associated with higher odds of obesity. Conversely, reading newspapers or magazines at least once a week and daily cigarette smoking were linked to a reduced risk of obesity. No significant associations were observed between obesity and place of residence, wealth index, educational level, television viewing habits, or residence in other governorates.

Conclusion

With obesity rates continuing to rise, targeted health programs for Jordanian women of reproductive age are essential. National health initiatives should focus on promoting healthy lifestyle habits, addressing regional disparities, and encouraging balanced media consumption to mitigate obesity risk. Region-specific prevention and awareness campaigns are also vital for effective intervention.