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Áhrif meðferðarinnar „Njóttu þess að borða“ á heilsu og líðan kvenna sem flokkast með offitu

Translated title of the contribution: The effectiveness of the treatment program "enjoy eating" on health and mood in obese women

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Abstract

Introduction: Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges world wide and its prevalence has increased during the past 20-30 years. Obesity is related to physical and mental health and increased mortality. There are few evidence-based treatment options for the obese available in Iceland. Material and methods: The purpose of this pilot study was to develop a 15 week group program based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Appetite Awareness Training for young obese women. The participants were randomly allocated to two groups, A and B, in a convenience sample of 20 women, aged 19-44 with a BMI 30-39.9 kg/m 2. Group A attended the program while group B served as a control in a crossover design where group B subsequently participated in the program. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated before, during and at the end of the program and at six and twelve month follow-up. Information was collected on body weight, BMI, body fat and body fat mass, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein and 25(OH) D, quality of life (SF-36 and OP scale), symptoms of depression (BDI-II) and anxiety (BAI). Additionally participants completed a questionnaire on demographics and their view on participating in the program was assessed. Results: Participants reduced their weight (P=0.001), BMI (P=0.001), body fat (P=0.010), body fat mass (P=0.002), diastolic blood pressure (P=0.005) and vitamin D status improved (P=0.008). Symptoms of depression and anxiety decreased (P<0.001 and P<0.004). Quality of life measured with OP scale improved (P=0.006) and the mental component summary (MCS) (P=0.012) of the SF-36 scale. The mean weight loss was 3.7 kg following intervention which was maintained at follow up. Conclusion: "The enjoy eating" program is a promising health promotion approach in the health care sector for obese women to improve mental health, quality of life and loose weight.

Translated title of the contributionThe effectiveness of the treatment program "enjoy eating" on health and mood in obese women
Original languageIcelandic
Pages (from-to)27-33
Number of pages7
JournalLaeknabladid
Volume100
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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