Effect of Nutritional Counseling on Health Outcomes in Female Workers Wih Obesity at Adam Malik Hospital (ECHO-OFEM)

RS H Adam Malik

Status: Completed

Conditions: Obesity

Treatments: Behavioral: Nutritional Counseling

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06621589

1084/KEPK/USU/2024

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to determine whether nutritional counseling can improve health outcomes in female workers with obesity at Adam Malik Hospital in Medan. Specifically, the study aims to assess the impact of nutritional counseling on participants; anthropometric measurements, body composition, total cholesterol, blood glucose, uric acid levels, as well as on attitudes, and behavioral changes.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

• What are the effects of nutritional counseling on anthropometric measurements, body composition, total cholesterol, blood glucose, uric acid levels?
• How does nutritional counseling affect attitudes toward healthy eating and changes in health behaviors?

Researchers will compare the health metrics of participants before and after receiving nutritional counseling to evaluate its effectiveness.

Participants will:

• Attend personalized nutritional counseling sessions over a period of 2 months.
• Complete assessments that include anthropometric measurements (weight, height, BMI), body composition analysis, and blood tests for total cholesterol, blood glucose, uric acid levels
• Fill out questionnaires to provide information on their attitudes, and health behaviors before and after the intervention.

This study aims to provide insights into the benefits of nutritional counseling in improving various health outcomes among obese female employees.

Full description

This quasi-experimental study is conducted over a period of two months and involves 97 obese female employees at Adam Malik Hospital, Medan. The primary aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional counseling in improving participants' anthropometric measurements, body composition, total cholesterol, blood glucose, uric acid levels, as well as on attitudes, and behavioral changes.

The study design follows a pretest-posttest model with no control group. All participants undergo baseline measurements for anthropometric indicators (weight, height, and BMI), body composition analysis using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and blood tests for biochemical markers ( total cholesterol, blood glucose, uric acid levels). Nutritional counseling is then provided in sessions where participant receives dietary guidance tailored to their specific needs and health goals.

Data collection also includes demographic information (age, profession, smoking status, alcohol consumption, comorbidities, dietary intake, marital and pregnancy history, socioeconomic status) to offer a broader context for analyzing the outcomes of the intervention. Participants are required to fast for at least 8 hours before blood samples are collected to ensure accurate biochemical assessments.

Upon completion of the counseling intervention, participants will undergo the same assessments as during the pretest phase. The study seeks to detect measurable changes in both behavioral and biological metrics, thereby providing insights into the efficacy of nutritional counseling as a tool for improving health outcomes in an obese working population.

This study also emphasizes the role of structured nutritional education in promoting long-term behavioral change, particularly in settings where employees may face challenges related to weight management. By addressing not only physical health indicators but also psychological factors like knowledge and attitudes, the study aims to contribute to a more holistic approach to workplace health management.

Enrollment: 97 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 24 to 63 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Female employees at Adam Malik Hospital, Medan
• Participants aged <65 years
• Participants with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m²
• Participants who are willing to follow all stages of the research procedure and sign the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women with infants under 1 year of age
• Participants undergoing routine treatment with insulin, corticosteroids, antipsychotics, antiepileptics, or beta-blockers
• Participants unable to undergo body composition measurement

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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97 participants in 1 patient group

Nutritional Counseling Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this arm will receive personalized nutritional counseling sessions aimed at improving their dietary habits, attitudes, and overall health outcomes. The counseling will take place over a 8-week period, and participants will undergo assessments before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in anthropometric measurements, body composition, and various health metrics.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Nutritional Counseling