Effects of Health Management Program on Body composition, Self-efficacy and Health Promotion Behavior in Middle-Aged Women.
- Author:
Hyoung Sook PARK
1
;
Mi Hae SUNG
;
Yun Mi LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Pusan National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Middle-Aged Women;
Health management program;
Body composition;
Self-efficacy;
Health promotion behavior
- MeSH:
Abdominal Fat;
Adipose Tissue;
Body Composition*;
Body Weight;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Health Education;
Health Promotion*;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2003;9(2):152-160
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a health management program on body composition(body weight, body fat mass, body fat ratio, lean body mass, abdominal fat ratio), self-efficacy and health promotion behavior in middle-aged women. This 6-week long program containing exercise and health education was developed by researchers. The study design was one group pretest- posttest design. Data for the study was collected from August 1 to September 15, 2002. The participants consisted of 15 middle - aged women living in the community. The collected data was analyzed using Wilcoxon Matched - Signed - Ranks Test by SPSS/WIN program The results are as follows: 1. There was a significant difference in body composition at week 6 compared to week 1. The body weight, body fat mass and body fat ratio significantly decreased(Z= -2.533, p=. 011 ; Z= -2.023, p= .043; Z= -2.023, p= .043). But the lean body mass significantly increased(Z= -2.226, p= .026). 2.There was a significant improvement in self-efficacy at week 6 compared to week 1(Z= -3.434, p= .001). 3.There was a significant improvement in health promotion behavior at week 6 compared to week 1(Z = -3.305, p= .001). In conclusion, health management program promoting self - efficacy for middle-aged women was effective in improving health promotion behavior. Further study with a longer follow up period is necessary in order to test the long term effect of the program.
