Obesity. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Health education. Intervention 2: Group support lifestyle modification.
Lifestyle
Health education
Group support lifestyle modification
Sponsors
Postgraduate Research Fund, University of Malaya
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age; >35years to 65 years, Female and males, staffs of University Malaya between March 2011 to December 2011, obese (27.5kg/m2 5kg in the previous 6 months • Pregnant or breast feeding • Planning to get pregnant • Planning for transfer
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate mean difference in obesity indicators ( weight (kg) BMI, waist circumference) within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,3,6 and 9 month. Method of measurement: scales to the nearest unit.;Evaluate the proportions difference of between groups that achieved a targeted 6% weight loss within the 6 month intervention period within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,3,6 and 9 month. Method of measurement: Proportion difference and mean difference between groups over time.;Evaluate the mean difference in clinical outcomes – (blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and cholesterol level) within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,3, 6 and 9 months. Method of measurement: Blood samples.;Evaluate difference in behavior changes (PA & Diet) within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,6 and 9 months. Method of measurement: Questionnaires. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the psychosocial function (perceived social support, self efficacy) with the outcome of groups. *over time. Timepoint: 0,3,6 and 9 months. Method of measurement: Blood sample and questionnaires. | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Contacts
Public ContactSiti Noraida Jamal
Ministry of Health / JCUM
Outcome results
None listed