Publications by authors named "Kennedy K Dodam"
Aim: This study aimed to determine the association between quality of sleep and metabolic syndrome (MetS) and physical activity level in young adults at the University of Ghana.
Method: In a cross-sectional design, 340 university students, aged between 20-30 years were recruited. Quality of sleep was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality index (PSQI) and physical activity with the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF).
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among young adults in urban Ghana, highlighting its significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk linked to parental history of CVDs.
- Out of 364 participants aged 20-30, MetS prevalence was found to be 12.4%, with a notable gender disparity—18.4% in females compared to 5.7% in males.
- Results indicate that a family history of CVDs correlates with higher rates of abdominal obesity and increases the odds of developing MetS, emphasizing the need for awareness in young adult health.