Abstract
IntroductionObesity, in the past was perceived to be the problem of the rich, but recent studies have reported that the problem of obesity is a worldwide problem and rural population is no less affected. Self-perceived health and weight appropriateness is an important component of weight-loss and eating behaviors and may be mediated by local, social and cultural patterning. In addition to the quality of life assessment, it should therefore be an important focal point for the design and implementation of clinical and public health policies.MethodsThe present study was carried out to assess the self-perception of weight appropriateness as well as the quality of life of overweight and obese individual among the rural population particularly among housewives. A total of 421 respondents participated in the study which consisted of 36.6% in the overweight and 63.4% in the obese categories.Resultsthe analysis of the survey revealed that self-perception regarding obesity among respondents show common similarities, particularly in self reporting on health, dietary habit and also the concept of beauty and a beautiful body. Character and behavior are highly regarded in evaluating a person’s self-worth in society. The results on the quality of life using the ORWELL 97 instrument show that the quality of life of respondents was moderate. Most of the respondents were aware of their body weight and indicated an intention to lose weight but also reported themselves as healthy or very healthy.ConclusionThe results of the survey indicated that perception on obesity did not differed very much between respondents, in fact there existed a lot of similarities in their perception about health, quality of life, personal health and self-satisfaction with own body. However, their quality of life was within the normal or moderate level based on the ORWELL 97 assessment. Even though most of the respondents were aware of their body weight and indicated an intention to lose weight they also reported themselves as healthy or very healthy, suggesting that public health messages intended for rural housewives need to be more tailored to health-related consequences of fatness.
Highlights
Obesity, in the past was perceived to be the problem of the rich, but recent studies have reported that the problem of obesity is a worldwide problem and rural population is no less affected
This study suggests that the values associated with self perception on health, thinness and obesity could be influenced by socio-cultural conditions
This study surveyed the perception of rural housewives population regarding health, obesity and impact of weight on quality of life
Summary
In the past was perceived to be the problem of the rich, but recent studies have reported that the problem of obesity is a worldwide problem and rural population is no less affected. We have to acknowledge that developing countries benefited unequally from the above health gains, with many countries Developing countries those in the middle range of GNP are currently facing a double burden of. Muda et al Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (2015) 13:19 malnutrition at both extreme end of the same continuum, undernutrition and obesity [2]. Both undernutrition and obesity have wide ranging health consequences in all age groups. The graph depicts an increase trend between underweight and overweight in most countries in Latin America and Africa. This problem is confining to Latin America or Africa, but is a common trend in Southeast Asia
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