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AuthorAl-Adawi, Rana Moustafa
AuthorPrabhu, Kirti Sathyananda
AuthorStewart, Derek
AuthorRyan, Cristin
AuthorAbdelaziz, Hani
AuthorEledrisi, Mohsen
AuthorIbrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed
AuthorUddin, Shahab
AuthorTonna, Antonella Pia
Available date2022-01-09T08:11:53Z
Publication Date2022-01-01
Publication NameJournal of Clinical Medicine
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm11010034
CitationAl-Adawi, R.M; Prabhu, K.S.; Stewart, D.; Ryan, C.; Abdelaziz, H.; Eledrisi, M.; Ibrahim, M.I.M.; Uddin, S.; Tonna, A.P. The Incidence and Determinants of Metabolic Syndrome Amongst a Group of Migrants to Qatar: A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Cohort Study 24-Months Post-Migration. J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11, 34. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11010034
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/25626
AbstractWhile there is some evidence that migration to Western countries increases metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk, there is a lack of data pertaining to migration to the Middle East. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between migration and MetS incidence following 24-months of residency in Qatar and identify possible MetS determinants. Migrants to Qatar employed at Hamad Medical Corporation (the national health service) aged 18-65 years were invited to participate. Baseline and follow-up screening for MetS included HbA1c, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference. MetS-free migrants were rescreened 24-months post-migration, and the World Health Organization STEPwise questionnaire was administered, assessing changes in lifestyle from baseline. Of 1095 migrants contacted, 472 consented to participate, 205 of whom had normal metabolic parameters at baseline; 160 completed follow-up screening. Most participants were males (74.6%, n = 153) and Asian (81.0%, n = 166/205), and two thirds (66.3%, n = 136/205) were nurses. The incidence of new-onset MetS was 17.0% (n = 27/160, 95%CI; 11.0–23.0%), with 81.0% (n = 129/160, 95%CI; 73.8–86.0%) having at least one MetS element 24-months post-residency in Qatar. Male gender was a risk factor for MetS (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3, p = 0.116), as was consuming medication that could induce MetS (AOR = 6.3, p < 0.001). There is merit in further research targeting these groups.
Languageen
PublisherMDPI
SubjectDeterminants
Incidence
Metabolic syndrome
Migration
Qatar
TitleThe incidence and determinants of metabolic syndrome amongst a group of migrants to qatar: A prospective longitudinal observational cohort study 24-months post-migration
TypeArticle
Issue Number1
Volume Number11
dc.accessType Open Access


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