Obesity Awareness, Physical Activity Level and Sedentary Behavior in Obese Women

Overview

It is known that the incidence of obesity, which is a global health problem, is higher in women. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship of obesity awareness with physical activity level and sedentary behavior in obese women.

Full Title of Study: “Investigation of the Relationship of Obesity Awareness With Physical Activity Level and Sedentary Behavior in Obese Women”

Study Type

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design
  • Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
• Study Primary Completion Date: November 15, 2022

Detailed Description

Obese people are at risk for medical conditions that can lead to greater morbidity and mortality. It is known that the incidence of obesity, which is a global health problem, is higher in women. Lack of physical activity and sedentary behavior are well-known risk factors for obesity and the relationship between them has been supported by many studies. As a matter of fact, some studies have reported that public health programs should focus on increasing individuals' physical activity levels as well as reducing sitting time. While examining the sedentary behavior and physical activity levels of obese women, evaluating their obesity awareness status, can facilitate increasing their awareness of the disease, initiating and complying with treatment. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship of obesity awareness with physical activity level and sedentary behavior in obese women.

Interventions

• Other: Survey evaluation
  • Obesity awareness, physical activity, and sedentary time questionnaires will be applied to these cases.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

• obese women
  • The study will consist of 70 obese women volunteers aged between 18-65 years.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

• Obesity Awareness
  • Time Frame: baseline
  • Obesity awareness will be measured by Obesity Awareness Insight Scale and Obesity.

Secondary Measures

• Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire
  • Time Frame: baseline
  • It is a questionnaire developed to evaluate the time spent performing 9 sedentary behaviors on a normal weekday and weekend day. The questionnaire has nine different response options. For the total score, the durations of the behaviors in hours are added separately as weekdays and weekends. To obtain the average sedentary behavior times for weekdays and weekends, the total duration of the week is multiplied by 5, and the total duration of the weekend is multiplied by 2.
• International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form
  • Time Frame: baseline
  • The questionnaire allows calculation of metabolic equivalent (MET) by measuring frequency, duration and physical activity intensity level in the last seven days and shows weekly physical activity amount. It is calculated as weekly working hours (MET-min/week). Physical activity levels of individuals according to the calculated MET value: (1) <600 MET-min/week not active (sedentary, inactive), (2) 600-3000 MET-min/week minimally active, and (3) >3000 MET-min/week very active (physical activity that increases well-being) classified as.
• Waist circumference
  • Time Frame: baseline
  • Waist circumference will be measured with a tape measure in the standing position, by determining the midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest from the exposed waist circumference.
• Body fat-muscle ratios
  • Time Frame: baseline
  • These measurements will be determined by bioelectrical impedance.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

• The women who are ages between 18-65 years, – BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2 according to WHO classification. Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI < 30.0 kg/m2 according to WHO classification, – Male participants, – Inability to cooperate with assessments, – Those who have had severe trauma or surgery that limit physical activities in the last 6 months, – Those who have orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular problems that limit / prevent ambulation, – Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy, – Individuals are included in a rehabilitation program.

Gender Eligibility: Female

The study will consist of 70 obese women volunteers aged between 18-65 years.

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 65 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

• Lead Sponsor
  • Biruni University
• Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
  • Principal Investigator: Buket AKINCI, Assoc. Prof. – Biruni University
• Overall Official(s)
  • Buket AKINCI, PT, PhD, Study Chair, Biruni University