Effect of structured short message service-based educational programme on physical activity and body weight status among Nigerian female undergraduates

Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI:10.4103/njhs.njhs_16_19

C. Mbada, O. Akinola, G. Olumomi, O. Idowu, O. Akinwande, C. Fatoye, A. Borode, T. Awotidebe, A. Awotipe, O. Adamolekun, F. Fatoye

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Background and Purpose: Universities and colleges are considered as important sites to implement health educational programme. This study investigated the effect of a structured short message service (SMS)-based educational intervention on physical activity participation and weight loss (measured in terms of weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference and waist-hip-ratio among female undergraduates. Materials and Methods: This experimental study recruited 50 consenting female undergraduates with BMI of 25 kg/m2 and above from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The participants were randomly allocated into either intervention group or control group. The participants in the intervention group received structured-SMS based educational instructions on physical activity and nutritional advice thrice weekly for 8 weeks. The control group were only monitored for assessment but received no intervention. Physical activity was assessed using Pedometer. Measures of body weight status were assessed following the standard procedure. Outcomes of interventions were assessed at the end of the 4th and 8th weeks. Alpha level was set at P < 0.05. Results: The mean ages of the intervention and control groups were 22.0 ± 1.24 years and 21.9 ± 1.32 years, respectively. There was a significant increase in weight (−0.92 ± 2.15 kg vs. 1.52 ± 2.10 kg P = 0.001), BMI (−0.35 ± 0.84 kg/m2 vs. 0.58 ± 0.81 kg/m2) and WC (−1.72 ± 4.07 cm vs. 0.84 ± 3.23 cm P = 0.002) at week four between the experimental and control group. There was a significant increase in weight (−1.40 ± 2.15 kg vs. 1.92 ± 2.61 kg P = 0.001), BMI (−0.52 ± 1.18 kg/m2 vs. 0.75 ± 1.01 kg/m2 P = 0.001) and WC (−1.90 ± 4.94 cm vs. 0.86 ± 3.54 cm P = 0.003) at week eight between the experimental and control group. Conclusion: A structured SMS on physical activity and nutritional advice can help to achieve weight reduction and improve physical activity participation among female university students.

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结构化短信服务教育方案对尼日利亚女大学生身体活动和体重状况的影响

背景与目的:高校被认为是实施健康教育方案的重要场所。本研究旨在探讨基于结构化短信服务的教育干预对女大学生体育活动参与和体重减轻(以体重、体重指数、腰围、臀围和腰臀比衡量)的影响。材料与方法:本实验研究从尼日利亚Ile-Ife的Obafemi Awolowo大学招募了50名体重指数为25 kg/m2及以上的自愿女本科生。参与者被随机分为干预组和对照组。干预组的参与者在8周内每周接受三次关于体育活动和营养建议的结构化短信教育指导。对照组只进行监测评估，不进行干预。使用计步器评估身体活动。按照标准程序评估体重状况。在第4周和第8周结束时评估干预措施的结果。α水平设为P < 0.05。结果:干预组和对照组的平均年龄分别为22.0±1.24岁和21.9±1.32岁。第4周，实验组和对照组的体重(- 0.92±2.15 kg vs. 1.52±2.10 kg P = 0.001)、BMI(- 0.35±0.84 kg/m2 vs. 0.58±0.81 kg/m2)和腰围(- 1.72±4.07 cm vs. 0.84±3.23 cm P = 0.002)均显著增加。第8周体重(- 1.40±2.15 kg vs. 1.92±2.61 kg P = 0.001)、BMI(- 0.52±1.18 kg/m2 vs. 0.75±1.01 kg/m2 P = 0.001)和腰围(- 1.90±4.94 cm vs. 0.86±3.54 cm P = 0.003)均显著增加。结论:有组织的体育活动和营养建议短信有助于女大学生减肥和提高体育活动参与度。

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