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

Investigation of the Relationship of Obesity Awareness With Physical Activity Level and Sedentary Behavior in Obese Women

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.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Obesity
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Survey evaluation

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.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 82

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey, 34000
    • Bezmi Alem Vakıf University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 14 years to 61 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: Female

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

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

Description

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.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Observational Models: Cohort
• Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Number of groups / cohorts

1

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
obese women; The study will consist of 70 obese women volunteers aged between 18-65 years.	Other: Survey evaluation; Obesity awareness, physical activity, and sedentary time questionnaires will be applied to these cases.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Obesity Awareness	Obesity awareness will be measured by Obesity Awareness Insight Scale and Obesity.	baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire	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.	baseline
International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form	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.	baseline
Waist circumference	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.	baseline
Body fat-muscle ratios	These measurements will be determined by bioelectrical impedance.	baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Biruni University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): September 20, 2022
• Primary Completion (Actual): November 15, 2022
• Study Completion (Actual): November 15, 2022

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: September 9, 2022
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: September 9, 2022
• First Posted (Actual): September 13, 2022

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): November 16, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 15, 2022
• Last Verified: November 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: physical activity; obesity; women; sedantary
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Overweight; Body Weight; Obesity
• Other Study ID Numbers: 2022/71-12

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: Undecided
• IPD Plan Description: If the journal asks for the data, we will share it.

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No