Does hypnosis result in greater weight loss compared to conventional approach?

IF 1.2 4区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Epub Date: 2022-02-02 DOI:10.1080/00029157.2021.2010642
Nurul Afiedia Roslim, Aryati Ahmad, Mardiana Mansor, Myat Moe Thwe Aung, Farrahdilla Hamzah, Mohd Razif Shahril, Pei Lin Lua
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Abstract

Hypnosis has been increasingly used in recent years as an alternative treatment to maintain well-being. Yet, limited evidence is available regarding its role in weight management, especially in Malaysia. Hence, this quasi-experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of hypnosis on weight loss and body composition (body mass index, waist circumference and body fat percentage) among staff and students of a public university in Terengganu, Malaysia. Participants with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25.0 kg/m2 were randomly assigned to either intervention group (IG = 53) or control group (CG = 54), for 12 weeks. All participants received health education (diet + exercise + behavioral recommendations) with those in IG had additional three hypnotherapy sessions, once a month. Body weight was measured at week 1, 7, and 12 while body compositions were measured at weeks 1 and 12. Descriptive, univariate, and repeated-measures analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were utilized. A total of 104 participants completed the trial (mean age = 26.28 ± 8.01; female = 82.2%; BMI = 31.39 ± 4.89). A significant weight loss was observed in the intervention (-4.61%) and control (-3.04%) groups (mean difference = -1.57; 95%CI: -2.59, -0.54; p = .003) after 12 weeks. Participants that frequently practiced self-hypnosis lost more weight (-6.27%; t(50) = -5.331, p < .001). Body fat percentage and waist circumference did not significantly change from baseline in both groups. Essentially, the positive outcomes indicated the promising potential of hypnosis as an alternative tool in facilitating weight loss efforts for those in need.

与传统方法相比,催眠的减肥效果更好吗?
近年来,催眠作为一种维持健康的替代疗法被越来越多地使用。然而,关于其在体重管理中的作用的证据有限,特别是在马来西亚。因此,本拟实验研究旨在评估催眠对马来西亚丁加奴一所公立大学教职员工和学生减肥和身体组成(体重指数、腰围和体脂率)的有效性。体重指数(BMI)≥25.0 kg/m2的参与者被随机分配到干预组(IG = 53)或对照组(CG = 54),为期12周。所有参与者都接受了健康教育(饮食+运动+行为建议),IG组的参与者接受了额外的三次催眠治疗,每月一次。分别于第1、7、12周测定体重,第1、12周测定体成分。采用描述性、单变量和重复测量协方差分析(ANCOVA)。共有104名参与者完成了试验(平均年龄= 26.28±8.01;女性= 82.2%;Bmi = 31.39±4.89)。在干预组(-4.61%)和对照组(-3.04%)中观察到显著的体重减轻(平均差异= -1.57;95%ci: -2.59, -0.54;P = .003)。经常进行自我催眠的参与者体重减轻更多(-6.27%;T (50) = -5.331, p < 0.001)。两组的体脂率和腰围与基线相比没有显著变化。从本质上讲,积极的结果表明,催眠作为一种替代工具,在促进那些需要减肥的人的努力方面有很大的潜力。
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2.00
自引率
23.10%
发文量
52
期刊介绍: The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis ( AJCH) is the official publication of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). The Journal publishes original scientific articles and clinical case reports on hypnosis, as well as books reviews and abstracts of the current hypnosis literature. The purview of AJCH articles includes multiple and single case studies, empirical research studies, models of treatment, theories of hypnosis, and occasional special articles pertaining to hypnosis. The membership of ASCH and readership of AJCH includes licensed health care professionals and university faculty in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, clinical social work, clinical psychology, dentistry, counseling, and graduate students in these disciplines. AJCH is unique among other hypnosis journals because its primary emphasis on professional applications of hypnosis.
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