Attendance-Based Adherence and Outcomes of Obesity Management Program in Arab Adolescents

Al-Daghri, Nasser M.; Amer, Osama E.; Khattak, Malak N. K.; Hussain, Syed D.; Alkhaldi, Ghadah; Alfawaz, Hanan A.; Elsaid, Mohamed A.; Sabico, Shaun

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“…This retrospective longitudinal study continued an educational interventional program conducted by the Chair for Biomarkers in Chronic Diseases (CBCD), King Saud University, in collaboration with the Saudi Charitable Association of Diabetes [ 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ]. The study utilized a cluster-randomized sampling approach for selecting 60 high and secondary schools in Riyadh city to conduct an educational program among students and teachers on the rising prevalence of metabolic disorders in Saudi Arabia, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome (MetS).…”

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Dose Intervals and Time since Final Dose on Changes in Metabolic Indices after COVID-19 Vaccination

Alghamdi,

Wani,

Alnaami

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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The rapid development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines merit understanding its effects on metabolic indices. This retrospective longitudinal study investigated the influence of first-to-second-dose intervals and time since the final dose on the metabolic indices of individuals receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. A total of 318 Saudi subjects (59.7% females) aged 12–60 years received COVID-19 vaccines via the national vaccination program. We collected the anthropometric data and fasting blood samples at specific time points before vaccination and after the final vaccination dose, and biochemical metabolic indices, including glucose and lipid profile, were measured. We also collected the dates of vaccination and COVID-19 history during the study period. The participants were stratified into groups based on first-to-second-dose intervals and time since the final dose to compare pre-and post-vaccination changes in metabolic indices between the groups. Logistic regression analysis revealed no differences in pre- to post-vaccination metabolic status between groups based on first-to-second-dose intervals in either adolescents or adults. However, shorter intervals (≤6 months) between the final dose and follow-up were associated with a decrease in total cardiometabolic components, especially triglyceride levels (OR = 0.39, 95% CI: (0.22–0.68), p < 0.001) than longer intervals (>6 months) in adults. In conclusion, time duration since final dose was associated with pre- to post-vaccination changes in metabolic indices, especially triglyceride levels, indicating that post-vaccination improvements wane over time. Further research is needed to validate the observed relationship, as it may contribute to optimizing vaccine effectiveness and safety in the future.

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Dose Intervals and Time since Final Dose on Changes in Metabolic Indices after COVID-19 Vaccination

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Wani,

Alnaami

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“…The intervention involved the provision of educational materials about healthy eating and the promotion of physical activity via educational sessions provided in the classroom. After 12 months, a significant reduction in BMI was found in the adherent groups compared to the nonadherent groups [16].…”

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“…Unfortunately, there is limited information regarding the involvement of schools in Saudi Arabia in the provision of school-based interventions aimed at weight management in children and adolescents. In a recent study by Al-Daghri et al [16], which was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involved a sample of 363 adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years, an intervention was developed that aimed to reduce the body weight of the adolescents by 5% or more. The intervention involved the provision of educational materials about healthy eating and the promotion of physical activity via educational sessions provided in the classroom.…”

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Assessment of School Contributions to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Education, and Support for Weight-Loss Attempts among Adolescents from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Gosadi

2023

Nutrients

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This study evaluates the contribution of schools in Saudi Arabia towards the provision of education and support concerning weight management among adolescents. It also identifies adolescents who have attempted to lose weight and examines their preferred weight-loss methods and their sources of weight-loss support. This study is a cross-sectional investigation that targets adolescents in intermediate and secondary schools in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected via a self-administered questionnaire that looked at the involvement of the school in the provision of education pertaining to weight control and the weight-loss experiences of students who had attempted to lose weight. The study involved 501 adolescents, 45% of whom had attempted to lose weight, where the most common methods for weight loss being reducing food consumption (77%), exercising (75%), and fasting (49%). The assessment of the schools’ contributions indicated its suboptimal role in the provision of education concerning physical activity compared to education about eating habits. The most commonly reported sources of weight-loss support were the students’ families (54%), followed by community facilities (44%). The least common sources were the students’ schools (24%). These findings indicate that schools need to enhance their contribution to encouraging adolescents to adopt a healthy lifestyle, while also ensuring multi-sectorial collaboration with families and community members.

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“…However, it's important to note that the definition of exercise adherence varies significantly across the literature, comprising four distinct measures: completion, attendance, duration adherence, and intensity adherence ( 7 ). In the realm of adherence assessment, various studies have adopted attendance as a pivotal criterion ( 8 , 9 ), with indications that irregular attendance patterns can effectively identify individuals who may require adherence counseling ( 10 ). The complexity of participation and adherence to physical activity is further accentuated by the diverse array of factors influencing an individual's engagement, encompassing motivation, abilities, preferences, self-efficacy, social dynamics, environmental conditions, and policy considerations ( 11 ), along with social context, habit and past behavior, professional support, motives and barriers.…”

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Exploring exercise adherence and quality of life among veteran, novice, and dropout trainees

Gabay,

Levi,

Petracovschi

et al. 2023

Front. Sports Act. Living

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IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to identify and reveal the different contexts, variables, and factors that may influence adherence to physical activity among veteran, novice, and dropout trainees, such as the frequency of the weekly training units, the trainees preferred type of exercise, the purpose of the physical activity, and the relationship between support and supervision by fitness instructors and professionals. This study also examined the relationships between trainees, seniority and the strength of the habit and adherence to physical activity, the effects of personal variables such as age and gender on adherence to physical activity, and how the seniority and adherence of trainees may affect their quality of life.MethodsA total of 460 participants drawn from the broader Israeli exercise community, which encompasses a diverse range of individuals within the general adult population, were engaged in this study. These participants included seasoned exercisers, individuals who had recently initiated exercise routines, and those who had previously engaged in physical activity. Each participant completed a comprehensive set of questionnaires, including the Self-Report Habit Index, the Exercise Adherence Rating Scale, and the World Health Organization (WHO) Quality of Life Scale. In addition to the questionnaire responses, demographic data and inquiries concerning their physical activity were also collected.ResultsThe results show that the average frequency of the weekly training units of veteran trainees was significantly higher than that of novice trainees: 3.95 and 2.93, respectively (p < 0.0001). We found no significant differences between novice and veteran trainees regarding their training goal preferences (p = 0.07). Veteran trainees who had been in training for more than a year appeared to have higher self-efficacy since 31.16% reported receiving no supervision compared to 16.67% among novice trainees. In addition, people over 45 appear to have more health-related goals compared to their younger counterparts (p < 0.001). The quality of life scores of the trainees was related to their seniority in physical training, but only by a small magnitude (R2 = 0.06), p < .001). Those who trained in resistance training showed the greatest rate of adherence in relation to flexibility and aerobic training (p < 0.001), and women preferred more body toning and had more weight loss goals than men (p < 0.001).DiscussionThe results indicate that there are central and important factors that may affect adherence to physical activity, and that all these aspects must be taken into account when planning a training program or when there is a desire to maintain or increase adherence to physical activity. The research findings indicate that the main factors that can influence adherence to physical activity are identifying and increasing the trainee's self-efficacy, maintaining weekly training units with sufficient frequency to form a habit and incorporating resistance training into the training regime, as resistance training has shown high levels of adherence. Moreover, it seems that people with different degrees of experience in physical training have distinct and varied training goals, and there is no one goal that fits all. In addition, specific factors such as age and gender must also be taken into account, because the age and gender of the trainees may significantly affect the goals of physical training.

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Attendance-Based Adherence and Outcomes of Obesity Management Program in Arab Adolescents

Cited by 5 publications

References 65 publications

Dose Intervals and Time since Final Dose on Changes in Metabolic Indices after COVID-19 Vaccination

Dose Intervals and Time since Final Dose on Changes in Metabolic Indices after COVID-19 Vaccination

Assessment of School Contributions to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Education, and Support for Weight-Loss Attempts among Adolescents from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Exploring exercise adherence and quality of life among veteran, novice, and dropout trainees

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