The Effects of a Weight Control Program with Competence.
10.4040/jkan.2007.37.7.1177
- Author:
Yeong Mi SEO
1
;
Sun Lim SUH
Author Information
1. Departmemt of Nursing, Jinju Health Colleage, Korea. asfirstm@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract ; Evaluation Studies
- Keywords:
Obese;
Competence;
Self determination
- MeSH:
Adult;
Body Mass Index;
Diet;
Exercise;
Female;
Humans;
Mental Competency;
Obesity/diet therapy;
Overweight/*therapy;
Patient Compliance;
Personal Autonomy;
Walking
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2007;37(7):1177-1183
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of a weight control program and compliancy in overweight women. METHOD: This program was composed of strategies to modify diet and exercise and to change compliance and self determination over an 8 week period. The subjects were 19 overweight women who participated in our project voluntarily. Data was collected from May 4 to Jun 30 of 2007. The program consisted of regular rapid walking exercise, diet, mobile phone messages and e-mail. The data was analyzed by Repeated Measures ANOVA using the SPSS WIN program. RESULT: According to 3 assessment periods, there were significant differences in body weight, body mass index, and compliance. There were no significant differences in self determination. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that more intensive interventions may be needed to demonstrate a change in self determination.
