IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Effectiveness of A Lifestyle Modification Package On Obesity And Reproductive Health: A Pilot Study

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Princey Shaji, Dr. Maharaj Singh, Dr. Bharti Sahu

Abstract

Background Obesity, a serious health problem, is a widespread affliction among women of reproductive age. The prevalence of obesity in Madhya Pradesh was 9.1in the 4th NFH IN 2005. Rural areas have seen a shift towards higher income, better infrastructure, and more mechanized agriculture, all of which bring numerous health benefits but also lead to lower energy expenditure and more spending on low-quality processed food. All these factors contribute to a faster increase in overweight/obesity in rural areas. The purpose of the study was to introduce the importance of lifestyle modification packages among young women in a rural community. Methods: To accomplish the objectives a Quasi-experimental, pre-interventional, and post-interventional control group design was conducted in a pilot study in the rural community of Barela, Jabalpur. Data was collected from 60 obese young women aged 20 years – to 40 years The sample was selected through nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Result: Calculated value t=4.475 for DF=58 has a P-value = 0.000, which shows that there was a significant difference between the mean BMI of the experimental and control group at post-duration. The calculated value t=14.12 for DF=58 has a P-value = 0.000, which shows that there was a significant difference between the mean pre- and post-reproductive health, and the effect of the intervention was significantly effective. Conclusion: lifestyle modification package could become an important tool for maintaining BMI and good Reproductive health among young women.

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