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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

Ağırlık Önemlidir: Belediye Otobüs Şoförlerinde Fazla Kilo ve Obezite Prevalansı ile Fiziksel Aktivite, Stres, Duygusal Yeme ve Diyet İlişkisinin İncelenmesi

Ahmet Murat GÜNAL
Pages
182–190
Publication Date
2023-08-31
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Results: The findings revealed that 85.8% of the participants were overweight (52.6%) or with obesity (33.2%).

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Objective & Hypothesis: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.
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Key Findings & Data:Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 380 bus drivers.
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Conclusion & Impact:Results: The findings revealed that 85.8% of the participants were overweight (52.6%) or with obesity (33.2%).
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Fazla kiloluluk ve obezite · Otobüs şoförleri · Fiziksel aktivite

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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.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, İstanbul ili Belediye otobüs şoförleri arasındaki fazla kiloluluk ve obezite prevalansını araştırmayı amaçlamakta olup, bu meslek grubu içinde ağırlık durumu, fiziksel aktivite seviyeleri, stres algısı, duygusal yeme eğilimleri ve beslenme alışkanlıkları arasındaki ilişkileri keşfetmeyi hedeflemektedir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Kesitsel tipteki bu çalışma, 380 otobüs şoförünün katılımıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler yüz yüze görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmış olup, veri toplama aracı olarak bir bilgi formu, Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi Kısa Formu (IPAQ-SF), Algılanan Stres Ölçeği (PSS), Duygusal Yeme Ölçeği (EES) ve 24 saatlik geriye dönük besin tüketim kaydı kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların %85.8'inin fazla kilolu (%52.6) veya obez (%33.2) olduğu saptanmıştır. Ortalama PSS skoru 25.8±6.7 ve ortalama EES skoru 29.3±10.8 olarak bulunmuştur. Katılımcılar düşük fiziksel aktivite seviyeleri sergilemişlerdir (%96.1) ve ortalama aktivite düzeyi 246.2±165.4 olarak belirlenmiştir. PSS ve EES skorları arasında zayıf pozitif korelasyonlar bulunmuştur. Beslenme analizi, ortalama enerji alımının 1674.4±429.5 kkal olduğunu göstermiştir. Enerji alımı ve besin tüketimi modellerinde bireysel değişkenliklerin belirgin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: İstanbul İli Belediye otobüs şoförleri arasında fazla kilo ve obezitenin yaygınlığı, bu meslek grubunda yaşam tarzının iyileştirilmesi ve sağlık risklerinin azaltılması için hedefe yönelik müdahalelerin önemini vurgulamaktadır.

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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. Türkiye Diyabet ve Obezite Dergisi, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 182–190. https://ajindex.com/articles/961038

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