ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EATING PATTERNS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS WITH OBESITY IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN NORTH JAKARTA

Abstract

Obesity among women of reproductive age (18-49 years) has become an increasingly prevalent health issue, particularly in urban areas like North Jakarta. This study aims to analyze the relationship between eating habits, physical activity levels, and socio-economic factors with the incidence of obesity in women of reproductive age in North Jakarta. A cross-sectional design was used with a sample of 80 women randomly selected from several districts in North Jakarta. Univariate analysis results indicated that 25% of respondents were obese, 37.5% were overweight, and 31.25% had a normal weight. Bivariate analysis using the chi-square test revealed significant relationships between unhealthy eating habits (p = 0.02), insufficient physical activity (p = 0.01), and low socio-economic status (p = 0.03) with the occurrence of obesity. The findings suggest that poor eating habits, lack of physical activity, and lower socio-economic status contribute to the high prevalence of obesity among women of reproductive age in North Jakarta. Therefore, interventions focusing on behavioral change, improving access to healthy food, sports facilities, and socio-economic support are crucial to reducing the prevalence of obesity among women of reproductive age.