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Psychosocial outcomes of a pilot multidisciplinary program for weight management
Bonnie J Brehm1, Kathleen M Rourke, Cindy Cassell
1University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038, USA. bonnie.brehm@uc.edu
Objective:
To investigate psychosocial effects of a 6-month pilot multidisciplinary weight-management program for young females.
Methods:
Participants (n=57), ages 8-15, completed the Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS) and Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC) at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.
Results:
Positive changes were noted in the scores of both surveys. Significant decreases occurred in the RCMAS mean Total Anxiety and Worry/Oversensitivity scores; significant increases were found in the SPPC mean Social Acceptance and Athletic Competence scores.
Conclusions:
Enrollment in multifaceted weight-management programs that include stress management and social support may reduce anxiety level and enhance self-perception.