Korean J Fam Med.  2010 Apr;31(4):294-301. 10.4082/kjfm.2010.31.4.294.

The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Body Weight Reduction after Educational Program for Health Care

• Lee SJ
• Kim YJ
• Lee S
• Lee JG
• Kim YJ

• KMID: 2234216
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.2010.31.4.294

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Obesity is one of the health problems with high risk of metabolic and physiologic morbidity worldwide. Obesity increases cardiovascular disease risk and death as well as psychological and emotional health problems. Self-efficacy and physical self-efficacy are important evaluation tools for successful diet and exercise in obesity diet practice and it is directly associated with health behaviors. This study conducted to evaluate the effect of weight loss on self-efficacy and life quality.
METHODS
The 39 adults who joined in weight control program in one public health center were recruited into this study. Quality of life, depression scale, anxiety scale, self-efficacy and physical self-efficacy were examined. Also physical performance ability and weight and lipid profile were examined. Statistical analysis obtained by SPSS.
RESULTS
Quality of life and anxiety scale were significantly diminished in obese subjects than non-obese subjects. Quality of life was increased after weight control program in obese subjects. Physical self-efficacy was improved in weight reduction group with much more than 5% of initial weight.
CONCLUSION
Weight reduction has positive impact on psychological aspects in obese subjects. Therefore, we should be more concerned about psychological and functional aspect of obese individuals during weight control treatment.

Keyword

Obesity; Self Efficacy; Physical Self Efficacy; Weight Loss

MeSH Terms

Adult
Anxiety
Body Weight
Cardiovascular Diseases
Delivery of Health Care
Depression
Diet
Health Behavior
Humans
Obesity
Public Health
Quality of Life
Self Efficacy
Weight Loss