Department of Social Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Review Article
The Effect of Hope Training on the Physical Activity and Body Mass Index of Overweight and Obese Adolescents
Author(s): Atefeh Soltanifar*, Azadeh Soltanifar, Azita Khalatash and Zeitab Moinfar
Introduction: The high prevalence and negative biopsychosocial consequences of excess weight in adolescence highlight the need for effective adolescent overweight and obesity interventions. This research was designed to investigate the effect of a hope-based intervention on physical activity and body mass index [BMI] in adolescents with obesity and overweight.
Methods: 90 children and adolescents aged 9-12 were selected through convenient sampling from students at girls’ elementary school based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Students were randomly divided to two groups. Monthly 2-hour sessions on healthy eating and physical activity were conducted for all students. 4 weekly hope training sessions were also held for the intervention group. Assessment of height and weight and completion of IPAQ were done for all the participants at.. View More»
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