The effectiveness of whatsapp-based intervention among obese patients with type ii diabetes attending outpatient clinics, Hospital USM

Samsuddin, Noor Aellmas (2022) The effectiveness of whatsapp-based intervention among obese patients with type ii diabetes attending outpatient clinics, Hospital USM. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

Introduction: The worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing, with most individuals with the disease being overweight or obese. Weight loss can reduce disease-related morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a weight reduction intervention using a social messaging application among obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Methodology: Obese adults with T2DM aged 18-60years (n=100) were randomized into the Intervention Group (IG) and Control Group (CG) for 3 months program. The IG received the weight reduction intervention program through WhatsApp and the standard care, while the CG received the standard care only. However, only 89 participants completed 3 months program (IG; n=46; CG; n=43). The outcome for the level of knowledge and physical parameters were measured at 0, 2 weeks, and 3 months of the treatment program. Meanwhile, the biochemical parameters were measured at 0 and 3 months of the treatment program. Result: There were significant net differences in the IG versus CG observed for knowledge, BMI, WC, SBP, and DBP at 2 weeks and 3 months and FBS at 3 months (all P < 0.01). Fasting lipid profiles improved more in IG than CG participants, but not significantly. Consequently, the mean difference was calculated for these significant results. Conclusion: The weight reduction intervention program was effective in improving knowledge, BMI, WC, blood pressure, and glycaemic control. Health education through social messaging applications (WhatsApp) can be used in a weight reduction program.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: diabetes mellitus
Subjects: R Medicine
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC648-665 Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology
Divisions: Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan (School of Medical Sciences) > Thesis
Depositing User: MUHAMMAD AKIF AIMAN AB SHUKOR
Date Deposited: 08 Jun 2026 02:14
Last Modified: 30 Aug 2026 06:42
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/64297

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