摘要
<strong>Introduction:</strong> Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem worldwide. This study aimed at identifying modifiable behavioral risk factors associated with biological factors in people at risk of type 2 diabetes which could be targeted in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions to prevent the disease. <strong>Methods:</strong> 180 subjects at risk of type 2 diabetes (aged 15 - 60 years) were identified and selected at random during a preliminary survey conducted in two groups of villages in northeastern Benin. The study took part on August 2017. Questionnaires were administered to consenting subjects;anthropometric measurements taken and blood samples withdrawn. Blood samples were subjected to biochemical testing according to standard protocols. <strong>Results:</strong> Data was obtained from 180 subjects at risk of type 2 diabetes. The average age of the subjects was 42.76 ± 11.30 years. Multivariate analysis showed inadequate dietary intake score, low physical activity and tobacco use as behavioral factors significantly associated with high waist circumference, high blood sugar, low HDL cholesterol, high triglyceride levels and high body fat percentage. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> There is a possible association between biological and behavioral risk factors.
<strong>Introduction:</strong> Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem worldwide. This study aimed at identifying modifiable behavioral risk factors associated with biological factors in people at risk of type 2 diabetes which could be targeted in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions to prevent the disease. <strong>Methods:</strong> 180 subjects at risk of type 2 diabetes (aged 15 - 60 years) were identified and selected at random during a preliminary survey conducted in two groups of villages in northeastern Benin. The study took part on August 2017. Questionnaires were administered to consenting subjects;anthropometric measurements taken and blood samples withdrawn. Blood samples were subjected to biochemical testing according to standard protocols. <strong>Results:</strong> Data was obtained from 180 subjects at risk of type 2 diabetes. The average age of the subjects was 42.76 ± 11.30 years. Multivariate analysis showed inadequate dietary intake score, low physical activity and tobacco use as behavioral factors significantly associated with high waist circumference, high blood sugar, low HDL cholesterol, high triglyceride levels and high body fat percentage. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> There is a possible association between biological and behavioral risk factors.
作者
Clemence Germaine Metonnou
Colette Sylvie Azandjeme
Bio Nigan Issiako
Charles Jerome Sossa
Ghislain Emmanuel Sopoh
Moussiliou Noël Paraïso
Victoire Agueh
Clemence Germaine Metonnou;Colette Sylvie Azandjeme;Bio Nigan Issiako;Charles Jerome Sossa;Ghislain Emmanuel Sopoh;Moussiliou Noël Paraïso;Victoire Agueh(Health Promotion Department, Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin;Laboratory Sports Performance, Health and Evaluation, National Institute of Youth, Physical Education and Sport (INJEPS), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Porto-Novo, Benin;Environment and Health Department, Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin)
