An intervention based on the stages of change, health profiles and physical activity levels of overweight and obese adults in Sarawak, Malaysia – a feasibility study
- Author:
Cheah Whye Lian
;
Chang Ching Thon
;
Helmy Hazmi
;
Wan Manan Wan Muda
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
physical activity;
Transtheoretical model of change (TTM);
indigenous people;
overweight and obese;
feasibility study
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2019;14(3):46-54
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Physical inactivity is the one of the leading causes of major non-communicable
diseases in the world. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of an intervention program
based on the stages of change, physical activity levels and health profiles of selected overweight and
obese adults in Sarawak.
Methods: This intervention study was carried out using selected overweight and obese adults in
Sarawak. A total of 75 participants were placed in the intervention group, and 80 respondents were
placed in the control group participated. Respondent-determined weekly aerobic exercise sessions
were conducted for six months. The Malay version of the long-form International Physical Activity
Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Transtheoretical model of change (TTM) questionnaire were used,
together with anthropometric measurements and the collection of venous fasting blood profiles.
Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS Version 20.
Results: The intervention group had significant better stage transitions compared to the control
group (p<0.01). They also had significantly lower total cholesterol, although both groups showed
significant results (difference= 0.53, p<0.01; difference= 0.38, p=0.01). The respondent-determined
intervention program was effective in improving stage transition; however, an intervention of longer
duration could provide more conclusive health outcomes.
Conclusion: Physical activity plays a role in assisting overweight and obese adults to be more active
and healthier.
- Full text:2.2019my0050.pdf
