ArticleInternational journal of preventive medicine2021
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Educational Package to Control the Biomedical Profile of Metabolic Syndrome.
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- Effectiveness of digital health interventions for telemedicine/telehealth for managing blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension · 2025Pooled it
- Influence of perceived stress on health-promoting behaviors in patients with metabolic syndrome: the multiple mediating roles of adaptability and social support.Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnhealthy lifestyle behaviors are a major concern in the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS). This study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate a lifestyle education package as a strategy to control the biomedical components of MetS.
methodsA total of 72 women and men (aged 18-68 y) with MetS were selected through randomized sampling. They were classified into 2 groups: an intervention group that received a lifestyle educational package with close follow-ups and a control group that received only usual care. Anthropometric indices, blood pressure, lipid profiles, and fasting blood sugar were assessed at baseline and after 3 months.
resultsThe lifestyle-modification program was associated with a modest weight loss (2 ± 0.4 kg;
conclusionsImprovement in lipid profile and anthropometric measures suggest that a lifestyle package based on multivariable health education is an acceptable method.
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