Factors associated with dyslipidemia and its prevalence among Awash wine factory employees, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND: Dyslipidemia is a highly prevalent and modifiable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Though the problem is significant in Ethiopia, available data in this regard is very poor among alcoholic beverage industrial workers. This study aimed to assess factors associated with dyslipidemia and its prevalence among Awash wine factory employees in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 335 randomly selected employees of Awash wine factory, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from January to February 2021. Data was collected by a face-to-face interview technique using the WHO STEPwise approach. Data were entered and analyzed using Epi Info 7 and SPSS version 26, respectively. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with dyslipidemia. All statistical tests were declared significant at p-value < 0.05. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of dyslipidemia was 67.8% (95% CI 62.5-72.7%). Elevated total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, reduced high-density lipoprotein, and elevated low-density lipoprotein was found in 25.4%, 33.4%, 50.7%, and 21.5% of participants, respectively. Dyslipidemia was significantly associated with age group 30-39 years (AOR = 2.51; 95% CI 1.16-5.44, p = 0.019), ≥ 40 years (AOR = 6.45; 95% CI 2.01-20.71, p = 0.002), current alcohol consumption (AOR = 3.37; 95% CI 1.70-6.66, p < 0.001), eating vegetables < 2 days per week (AOR = 2.89; 95% CI 1.54-5.43, p = 0.001), sitting duration of > 4 h per day (AOR = 1.96; 95% CI 1.03-3.74, p = 0.041), and raised waist circumference (AOR = 4.56; 95% CI 2.07-10.08, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of dyslipidemia was found among Awash wine factory employees in Addis Ababa. Periodic screening of high-risk groups along with effective health promotion and education which encourages a healthy lifestyle is essential.