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Tracy Herrmann1, Emily Preib2, Madeline French2
1Whole Health Service, Health Care System, VA Salt Lake City, 500 Foothill Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT, 84148, USA; Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Eating Behaviors (MB-SAVOR) improved Veterans' relationship with food and body. The program led to decreased weight, BMI, and HbA1C, showing feasibility and efficacy in this population.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Disordered eating is common in US Military Veterans, linked to obesity, diabetes, and mental illness.
- Mindfulness interventions show promise for mental health and may address disordered eating in Veterans.
- MB-SAVOR is a novel mindfulness-based eating program designed for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Veterans' experiences with the MB-SAVOR program.
- To determine if MB-SAVOR improved Veterans' relationship with food and their bodies.
- To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of MB-SAVOR.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative in-depth interviews with 16 Veterans post-program completion.
- Constant comparative method for thematic analysis of interview transcripts.
- Inferential statistics to assess changes in weight, BMI, and HbA1C.
Main Results:
- Key themes included increased awareness of eating cues, improved enjoyment of food, and enhanced mind-body connection.
- Veterans reported dietary improvements and a better relationship with their bodies.
- Significant reductions in weight (p=0.007), BMI (p=0.004), and HbA1C (p=0.3) were observed post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- MB-SAVOR is a feasible and safe intervention for Veterans with disordered eating.
- The program demonstrates efficacy in improving Veterans' relationship with food and body.
- Findings inform treatment engagement for diet-related issues contributing to obesity and diabetes in Veterans.
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