Weight change and psychological state in obese women

Weighill, V. E.; Buglass, D.

doi:10.1016/s0195-6663(84)80028-8

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“…follow-up were significantly greater among those with greater decreases in BMI. This finding is consistent with another study that found a strong inverse correlation between weight loss and mood elevation (weighill & Buglass, 1984). The result is further reinforced by a study that found that weight loss improved psychosocial functioning and mental well-being (Karlsson, Taft, Sjostrom, Torgerson, & Sullivan, 2003).…”

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The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) for Lowering Weight and Improving Psychosocial Health

Thieszen

Aldana²,

Mahoney

et al. 2011

Psychol Rep

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This study extends previous research evaluating the association between the CHIP intervention, change in body weight, and change in psychological health. A randomized controlled health intervention study lasting 4 wk. was used with 348 participants from metropolitan Rockford, Illinois; ages ranged from 24 to 81 yr. Participants were assessed at baseline, 6 wk., and 6 mo. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and three selected psychosocial measures from the SF-36 Health Survey were used. Significantly greater decreases in Body Mass Index (BMI) occurred after 6 wk. and 6 mo. follow-up for the intervention group compared with the control group, with greater decreases for participants in the overweight and obese categories. Significantly greater improvements were observed in BDI scores, role-emotional and social functioning, and mental health throughout follow-up for the intervention group. The greater the decrease in BMI through 6 wk., the better the chance of improved BDI score, role-emotional score, social functioning score, and mental health score, with odds ratios of 1.3 to 1.9. Similar results occurred through 6 mo., except the mental health variable became nonsignificant. These results indicate that the CHIP intervention significantly improved psychological health for at least six months afterwards, in part through its influence on lowering BMI.

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The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) for Lowering Weight and Improving Psychosocial Health

Thieszen

Aldana²,

Mahoney

et al. 2011

Psychol Rep

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“…[4][5][6][7][8] Weight loss has been shown to improve mood state, psychosocial functioning, mental well-being, as well as decrease anxiety and depression. [9][10][11][12][13] Physical activity has also been associated with improved mood and lower levels of anxiety and depression. [14][15][16][17][18] It may also be a reasonable alternative to antidepressant medication in some patients suffering from milder forms of depression.…”

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The Coronary Health Improvement Projects Impact on Lowering Eating, Sleep, Stress, and Depressive Disorders

Merrill

Aldana²,

Greenlaw

et al. 2008

American Journal of Health Education

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Background:The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) is designed to lower cardiovascular risk factors among a group of generally healthy individuals through health education. Purpose: This study will evaluate the efficacy of the CHIP intervention at improving eating, sleep, stress, and depressive disorders. Methods: A health education randomized experimental study was used, with 348 participants, ages 24 to 81 years, from metropolitan Rockford, Illinois. Results: Higher Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores at baseline were significantly associated with being overweight, being physically inactive, eating little or no breakfast, eating fast, sleeping less than six hours per night, restless sleep, insomnia, very few vacations, feeling under pressure, being easily emotionally upset, feeling muscular tension, and feeling fearful or depressed. Each of these items showed a significantly greater improvement through six weeks and six months among those in the intervention group compared with the control group. BDI scores through six weeks and six months of follow-up were also significantly lower among those in the intervention group compared with the control group. Discussion: Selected eating and sleep practices were associated with depression. Eating little or no breakfast has been associated with health-compromising behaviors that may increase stress and depression. The health education intervention designed to reduce cardiovascular risk improved eating and sleep practices and reduced stress and depression. Translation to Health Education Practice: Lifestyle change programs such as CHIP aimed at improving physical health behaviors can likewise have a profound influence on mental health.

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