Sex Differences in the Association between Internet Usage and Overweight/Obesity: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey in Nepal

Objective: To examine the associations between internet use and overweight/obesity in people aged 15–49 years Nepal extent to which these differ by biological sex. Materials methods: The study analyzed nationally representative Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2016 data. Multivariable ordinal logistic regression models were fitted estimate total effects of (IU) last 12 months frequency (FIU) month on adjusted for potential confounders. Results: Of 10,380 participants, prevalence IU was 38% (95% confidence interval (CI): 35.9%, 40.1%) males 44.1% CI: 41.6%, 46.6%) female. likelihood significantly higher (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.55; 95% 1.40, 1.73; p < 0.001) among those participants who used compared did not months. Similar observed when using augmented measure exposure-FIU month. We modification effect sex (p-difference FIU 0.002) with Nepal. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that future interventions discourage unnecessary use, particularly males.