The effect of group walking program on social physique anxiety and the risk of eating disorders in aged women: A Randomized Clinical Trial study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effect of a Group Walking Program on reducing social physique anxiety and the risk of Eating Disorders in young-old women.
Results Summary
The study found significant reductions in social physique anxiety (P = 0.01) and Eating Disorders (P < 0.001) after an eight-week group walking intervention. The results suggest that group walking is an effective method for improving these outcomes in the studied population.
Population
Young-old women (aged approximately 60-75) with medical records in Sari-Iran health centers, scoring ≥15 on SPAS and ≥20 on EAT-26.
Effective Dosage
Not specified (group walking program, frequency not detailed)
Duration
8 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group Walking Program (GWP) | decrease | social physique anxiety (SPA) | aged women | P = 0.01 | significant differences in the mean score | #1 |
Group Walking Program (GWP) | decrease | Eating Disorders (EDs) | aged women | P < 0.001 | significant differences in the mean score | #2 |
Group Walking Program (GWP) | decrease | EDs subscales | aged women | - | significant differences in the mean score | #3 |
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) study was to determine the effect of Group Walking Program (GWP) on social physique anxiety (SPA) and the risk of Eating Disorders (EDs) in aged women. METHODS: 70 young-old women with medical records in Sari-Iran health centers were selected by a multi-stage sampling. They obtained score of 15 or more from SPA Scale (SPAS), a score of 20 or more from Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26). The group walking lasted eight weeks. 70 young-old women with medical records in Sari-Iran health centers were selected by a multi-stage sampling. They obtained score of 15 or more from SPA Scale (SPAS), a score of 20 or more from Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26). The group walking lasted eight weeks. To compare differences in EDs and SPA at post-test, analysis of Covariance was used. RESULTS: The results showed significant differences in the mean score of SPA (P = 0.01), EDs (P < 0.001), and EDs subscales between the groups. CONCLUSION: The GWP can be used as an easy and affordable solution to reduce SPA and EDs in the aged women.