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Mona Jassemi Zergani1, Mohammad Hossin Taghdisi2, Mohammadreza Seirafi3
1Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.
Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD
|August 16, 2024
Summary
Mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) and an integrated approach improved body mass index (BMI), weight self-efficacy, and physical activity in obese women. The combined MB-EAT plus implementation intention model showed greater effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Obesity Research
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Obesity is linked to numerous physical and mental health issues.
- This study addresses the need for effective interventions for obese women (BMI ≤ 25).
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) against MB-EAT combined with an implementation intention model.
- To evaluate the impact on body mass index (BMI), weight self-efficacy, and physical activity levels.
Main Methods:
- A randomized clinical trial involving 52 obese women.
- Participants were divided into three groups: MB-EAT, MB-EAT plus implementation intention, and a control group.
- Interventions consisted of 12 sessions of MB-EAT (150 minutes/session), with the integrated group also receiving physical activity planning.
Main Results:
- Both MB-EAT and the integrated intervention significantly improved BMI, weight self-efficacy, and physical activity compared to the control group.
- The MB-EAT plus implementation intention group demonstrated superior effectiveness in reducing BMI, increasing physical activity, and managing physical discomfort compared to MB-EAT alone.
- The integrated approach showed greater overall effectiveness across all measured outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) is a theory-based intervention effective for weight reduction and managing psychological/behavioral aspects of obesity.
- The MB-EAT plus implementation intention model enhances intervention effectiveness by facilitating structured, individualized exercise planning for sustained behavioral change.
