Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome

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dc.contributor.advisorLouw , Johannen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorLe Grange, Danielen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorTibbs, Jason Connaught Dennetten_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-11-10T09:05:06Z
dc.date.available2014-11-10T09:05:06Z
dc.date.issued1996en_ZA
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 122-141.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractObesity (BMI > 30 kg I m2) is a major health and psychosocial problem worldwide, for which no single consistently effective intervention has been found. In particular, obesity has a substantial impact on psychological well-being. Positive value is given to thinness in western society, thus stereotyping the obese as aesthetically displeasing, and subjecting them to prejudice and discrimination. Psychological distress often observed in obese individuals, can be seen as a direct ' consequence rather than a cause of their condition. The high prevalence of obesity in all South African racial groups is striking, however, as yet no formal weight loss clinics exist in either outpatient or primary health care settings in this country. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 24-week comprehensive behavioural weight management programme (CWCP) for outpatients, paying particular attention to psychological factors. The programme consisted of eating behaviour modification, nutrition education and increased activity levels. A randomised controlled trial was designed, and obese volunteers (n = 155), recruited through media advertisements, were assigned to either the experimental (CWCP) or control group (who received standard treatment). Four trained dieticians conducted the weekly, one-hour group sessions at Tygerberg Hospital. Subjects were required to undergo baseline, three, six and twelve month assessments, which included demographic, anthropometric and psychological measures. The psychological tests used consisted of the Beck Depression Inventory, The Robson Self-esteem Scale, The Eating Inventory, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales, and the Stress Vulnerability Scale.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationTibbs, J. C. D. (1996). <i>Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Psychology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9508en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationTibbs, Jason Connaught Dennett. <i>"Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Psychology, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9508en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationTibbs, J. 1996. Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Tibbs, Jason Connaught Dennett AB - Obesity (BMI > 30 kg I m2) is a major health and psychosocial problem worldwide, for which no single consistently effective intervention has been found. In particular, obesity has a substantial impact on psychological well-being. Positive value is given to thinness in western society, thus stereotyping the obese as aesthetically displeasing, and subjecting them to prejudice and discrimination. Psychological distress often observed in obese individuals, can be seen as a direct ' consequence rather than a cause of their condition. The high prevalence of obesity in all South African racial groups is striking, however, as yet no formal weight loss clinics exist in either outpatient or primary health care settings in this country. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 24-week comprehensive behavioural weight management programme (CWCP) for outpatients, paying particular attention to psychological factors. The programme consisted of eating behaviour modification, nutrition education and increased activity levels. A randomised controlled trial was designed, and obese volunteers (n = 155), recruited through media advertisements, were assigned to either the experimental (CWCP) or control group (who received standard treatment). Four trained dieticians conducted the weekly, one-hour group sessions at Tygerberg Hospital. Subjects were required to undergo baseline, three, six and twelve month assessments, which included demographic, anthropometric and psychological measures. The psychological tests used consisted of the Beck Depression Inventory, The Robson Self-esteem Scale, The Eating Inventory, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales, and the Stress Vulnerability Scale. DA - 1996 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1996 T1 - Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome TI - Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9508 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/9508
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationTibbs JCD. Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Department of Psychology, 1996 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9508en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Psychologyen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherPsychologyen_ZA
dc.titleEvaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcomeen_ZA
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