This research investigates the risk factors that would lead to obesity and overweight
among personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the Davao Region. The study
utilizes multi-stage and purposive sampling techniques, employing binomial logistic
regression and chi-square tests for association analysis.
Key findings highlight significant associations between the risk factors and the
obesity and overweight among BFP personnel. Risk factors include individual factors such
as age, civil status, smoking, and alcohol consumption exhibit a positive association with
obesity and overweight. Notably, Generation Z personnel show higher susceptibility to
obesity and overweight than millennials, and married individuals are more likely to be
obese and overweight compared to singles. Monthly net income also played a significant
role, with those earning between P10,000 to P20,000 being less likely to be obese than
those earning between P30,000 to P45,000. Moreover, both smoking and alcohol
consumption contribute significantly to increased obesity and overweight risk.
Among lifestyle or behavioral factors, frequent consumption of sugary beverages
emerges as a significant contributor to obesity and overweight among BFP personnel.
Gender differences also play a role in lifestyle or behavioral factors, with males showing
higher engagement in physical activities and sugary beverage consumption compared to
females. However, while physical activity is associated with gender, it does not directly
impact obesity and overweight risk. Conversely, higher sugary beverage intake correlates
directly with obesity and overweight among males.
Social factors, particularly familial influences promoting healthy lifestyle,
influence engagement in physical activities and dietary habits but are not directly
associated with obesity and overweight rates. Environmental factors like workplace
conditions and accessibility to food options showed no significant influence on obesity and
overweight risk among the study population.
These findings underscore the complexity of risk factors of obesity and overweight
among BFP personnel in Davao Region, highlighting the need for targeted interventions
addressing individual lifestyle or behavioral choices. The study provides a foundational
basis for future policy development aimed at mitigating obesity and overweight risks and
promoting health among BFP personnel.
Keywords: Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Obesity, Overweight, BFP Personnel, Risk
Factors