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Prevalence and associated health risk factors of overweight and obesity among educators in Nkomazi local municipality, Ehlanzeni district, Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44155-026-00377-8

Published Online: 2026-02-05

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Chambale, Prudence

Tshidzumba, Sedzani Elsie

Mugware, Anzani

Motadi, Selekane Ananias

Mushaphi, Lindelani Fhumudzani
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Article History

Received: 8 July 2025

Accepted: 25 January 2026

First Online: 5 February 2026

Declarations

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: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.

: for the study was obtained from the University of Venda Research Ethics Committee (Project No: SHS/19/PH/30/1612). The purpose and objectives of the study were clearly explained to all participants, who were then provided with an information sheet and consent form. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. Participants were assured of confidentiality and anonymity. The study adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, good clinical practice guidelines, and the legal requirements of South Africa.

: All participants provided informed consent to take part in this study. Participation was entirely voluntary, and participants were informed of their right to withdraw at any time without penalty.

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