ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINATION OF MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND INDICATORS OF THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF OBESE WOMEN IN THE REHABILITATION PROCESS

Abstract

Resume The rapid spread of obesity emphasizes the relevance of studying this issue and requires a detailed investigation, justification, and development of an appropriate physiotherapeutic intervention program tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Therefore, we have decided to dedicate our research to determining the motivational factors for weight loss in these women and analyzing the indicators of their functional status before undergoing a physiotherapeutic intervention program. The aim of the research is to develop a comprehensive program of physiotherapeutic interventions for women with obesity based on the study of motivational factors and analysis of existing approaches to obesity treatment, as well as to evaluate its effectiveness. Materials and methods. The study included a theoretical analysis of scientific and methodological literature, as well as instrumental examination methods using the remote body composition measuring method BC-418MA TANITA. A total of 68 women aged between 36 and 55 years (mature age) with different degrees of obesity participated in the research. They were divided into two groups: the control group (CG, n=34) and the experimental group (EG, n=34). The control group received rehabilitation measures following the standard treatment protocol, which included dietary №8 and physical exercises. The experimental group participated in a developed and pilot-tested physiotherapeutic intervention program, which included a complex of exercises aimed at improving the functional status of women, considering individual preferences, a modified method of dietary therapy (based on dietary table №8 according to Pevzner), and keeping a motivational journal. The study was conducted at the Sport Life fitness club in Kyiv, located at Mayakovskogo Avenue, 46, Troieshchyna district. The research course lasted for three months. Research results. Based on the obtained data, it is evident that both groups experienced a decrease in total body weight and a reduction in specific weight of adipose tissue by the end of the 3rd month. However, it is noteworthy that the level of BMI reduction after the developed program was significantly higher in the experimental group. After completing the course of comprehensive physical therapy, significant reductions in body mass index (BMI) were observed in both groups, with the control group showing a BMI of 29,66 ± 0,9 kg/m2 and the experimental group showing a BMI of 28,03 ± 0,5 kg/m2, (p<0,05). Conclusions. The results of the survey of the studied group of women indicate that the vast majority of respondents – 73,0% chose the health factor as the main motivator for losing weight. For 54,4% of women, having a good appearance, especially physical attractiveness, can be achieved by correcting body weight.. The results of the conducted research give grounds for asserting that the use of the diet therapy method and kinesiotherapy exercises developed by us as part of the physical rehabilitation program developed for women of the second mature age with obesity, led to a safe reduction of body weight and the fat component, and the achievement of individually planned results of figure correction. The advantages of the developed program are confirmed by the results of own research.