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The Seoul Program effectively improved metabolic syndrome health behaviors and clinical markers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smoking and employment were identified as barriers to adherence in this study.

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  • Metabolic Syndrome Research
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Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated global metabolic syndrome prevalence.
  • Adults in a metabolic syndrome management program were assessed for health behavior adherence during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate health behavior changes and adherence in adults undergoing metabolic syndrome management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify factors influencing adherence and assess clinical parameter changes.

Main Methods:

  • Compared baseline and follow-up data for 116 participants in a Seoul Metropolitan Government program.
  • Examined six key health behaviors and clinical parameters.
  • Utilized generalized estimating equation analysis to identify sociodemographic influences on adherence.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements observed in systolic blood pressure, waist circumference, blood glucose, and overall risk factors.
  • All six targeted health behaviors, including physical activity, diet, smoking cessation, and medication compliance, showed significant improvement.
  • Smoking and employment status were found to negatively impact adherence to health behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • The Seoul Program demonstrated sustained positive effects on health behaviors and clinical outcomes.
  • Broad-based public health programs are encouraged, with a need for tailored strategies for smokers and employed individuals.