Abdullah, Nur Emillia
(2015)
The effectiveness of support group and pedometer in increasing physical activity in sedentary adults in Kota Bharu Kelantan.
Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
Introduction: Sedentary lifestyle is a risk for diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular
disease and obesity. This trial assessed the effect of support group and pedometer among
sedentary adults in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of support group and pedometer in increasing
physical activity of sedentary adults. To determine the effectiveness of support group
intervention in increasing step counts, energy expenditure and on cardiovascular health
outcome such as blood pressure, weight, body mass index, waist circumference and blood
profiles.
Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial of 80 patient randomly allocated to either
support group or control group. At baseline and after 3 months after the intervention, steps
counts, total daily energy expenditure and cardiovascular health outcome parameters were
assessed.
Results: The steps counts at month 2 and month 3 of intervention were significantly
improved for support group intervention. The parameter of weight and BMI showed
significant changes after 3 months intervention for the support group.
Conclusion: This study showed promising result for support group intervention together
with pedometer in increasing physical activity among sedentary adults.
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