Self-efficacy in relation to eating behaviour among obese and non-obese women

OBJECTIVE:: To assess the effect of a 3 month behaviour modification weight management programme on self-efficacy and anthropometric variables among obese women seeking treatment at an obesity management clinic and to compare self-efficacy among these obese women to non-obese women. DESIGN:: Cross s...

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Published in:International Journal of Obesity 2001-06, Vol.25 (6), p.907-913
Main Authors: RICHMAN, R. M, LOUGHNAN, G. T, DROULERS, A. M, STEINBECK, K. S, CATERSON, I. D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Eating behavior
Lifestyles
Medical sciences
Metabolic diseases
Nominations
Obesity
Questionnaires
Self-efficacy
Weight control
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Summary:OBJECTIVE:: To assess the effect of a 3 month behaviour modification weight management programme on self-efficacy and anthropometric variables among obese women seeking treatment at an obesity management clinic and to compare self-efficacy among these obese women to non-obese women. DESIGN:: Cross sectional. SUBJECTS:: A total of 161 non-obese (BMI 22.6±2.9 kg/m2 ) and 138 obese (BMI 37.7±5.8 kg/m2 ) women of similar age. MEASUREMENTS:: Self-efficacy in relation to eating was assessed by the Weight Efficacy Lifestyle (WEL) questionnaire. Demographic information was obtained by interview and questionnaire in the obese and by questionnaire in the non-obese. Anthropometric measurements were obtained by direct measure in the obese and BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height in the non-obese. RESULTS:: At entry to the programme obese women scored significantly less (P
ISSN:0307-0565
1476-5497
DOI:10.1038/sj.ijo.0801606