ArticleNutrients2021
Feasibility Study of a Newly Developed Technology-Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adults.
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- The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- Integrating physical fitness and psychology: an in-depth discussion of exercise interventions for weight reduction among university students.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Effectiveness of nutrition interventions targeting university-level student populations across the League of Arab States: a systematic scoping review.Global health promotion · 2025Article
- Digital-based physical activity interventions implemented across the League of Arab States: a scoping review.Oxford open digital health · 2025Review
- Health quality management practises for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity care in the UAE: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Current Implementation of Digital Health in Chronic Disease Management: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- The mitochondrial quality control system: a new target for exercise therapeutic intervention in the treatment of brain insulin resistance-induced neurodegeneration in obesity.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2024Review
- Behavior Change Effectiveness Using Nutrition Apps in People With Chronic Diseases: Scoping Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Article
- Lifestyle Interventions for Prevention and Management of Diet-Linked Non-Communicable Diseases among Adults in Arab Countries.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Effects of Cell Phone Dependence on Mental Health Among College Students During the Pandemic of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey of a Medical University in Shanghai.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Novel Nutrition Education Approaches for Health Promotion: From Investigating Problems to Finding Solutions.Nutrients · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPoor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle are common among young adults and increase the risk for chronic diseases later in life. Due to the widespread use of information technology among young adults, the Rashakaty (Fitness for Me) study aimed to develop and test the feasibility of a technology-based nutrition education intervention. This would support overweight and obese university students to achieve weight loss, enhance nutrition knowledge, and increase physical activity levels.
methodsWe enrolled 246 participants in a 16-week non-randomized feasibility study with two arms: Rashakaty-Basic and Rashakaty-Enhanced. The intervention was guided by social cognitive theory and was delivered via a website and mobile apps.
resultsAmong the 161 participants who completed the endline assessments, there was no significant difference in weight loss between the two arms. However, waist circumference decreased more (
conclusionsThe results of this feasibility study can assist in the development and implementation of future technology-mediated health promotion programs in the UAE, especially for young adults.
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