Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
(n=72)
Individualized motivational counselling with moderate intensity exercise and dietary change. Pedometer, T-shirts, Self-monitoring tools and copies of Fijian national dietary and PA guidelines are prov
Group-based motivational counselling program with moderate intensity exercise and dietary change. Pedometer, T-shirts, Self-monitoring tools and copies of Fijian national dietary and PA guidelines ar
Sponsors
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants in this study consits of a target sample of 216 adults with obesity (BMI over 30) aged 18 to 65 years. Individuals taking medication for blood pressure, blodd lipids, with a diagnosis of diabetes mellutus (type1 or type2) are included in this study only after the physician's consultation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women and participants who are no suitable for the study after physicain's evaluation are excluded. the examination by physician incude cardiac and musculoskeletal status evaluations, risk evaluation concerning exercise tolerance and family backgound-related diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anthropometry (Weight and height; BMI, Waist circumference), blood pressures and RBS/FBS are collected before and after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body fat, triglycerides, HbA1c, cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol are collected before and after the intervention. Psychosocial health is measured before and after the intervention. In-depth interviews is carried out only after the intervention. | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactNaomi Hamada
Ministry of Health and Medical Services Wellness Center
Outcome results
None listed