Overweight and obesity have become a serious global public health problem and the prevalence of these conditions is even higher among persons with mental disorders, compared with the general population. Overweight and obesity are partially associated with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a health promotion intervention targeting physical activity and eating habits in persons with mental disorders. The study hypothesis is that between baseline and the end of the intervention, and after a 6-month follow up period, significant differences in the primary and secondary outcomes between the intervention and control group will be identified. The investigators also hypothesize that the health promotion intervention will be cost-effective.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
742
10 psycho educational and behavioural group sessions on topics like the Food Triangle, healthy eating, the importance of physical activity, healthy eating on a limited budget, implementing physical activity into the daily life, the influence of advertisements...
A weekly supervised walking session (30 minutes) in a 10-week period.
Beschut Wonen Antwerpen
Antwerp, Belgium
Beschut Wonen Min
Antwerp, Belgium
Beschut Wonen Beernem
Beernem, Belgium
Beschut Wonen De Raster
Beigem, Belgium
Beschut Wonen Oostkust
Blankenberge, Belgium
Beschut Wonen Brugge
Bruges, Belgium
Beschut Wonen De Linde
Diest, Belgium
Beschut Wonen De Wende
Eeklo, Belgium
Beschut Wonen Centrum Onderweg
Ghent, Belgium
Beschut Wonen Delta Wonen
Ghent, Belgium
...and 15 more locations
change in body weight 10 weeks post-intervention
The primary outcome of the study consists of changes in body weight between baseline and 10-weeks post-intervention in the intervention and control group separately and between the intervention and the control group.The participants will be weighed in light clothing without shoes, with standardised measurement.
Time frame: after 10 weeks
change in body weight 26 weeks post-intervention
The primary outcome of the study consists of changes in body weight between baseline and 26-weeks post-intervention in the intervention and control group separately and between the intervention and the control group.The participants will be weighed in light clothing without shoes, with standardised measurement.
Time frame: after 26 weeks
Body Mass Index 10 weeks post-intervention
Body Mass Index, calculated as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres (kg/m²)
Time frame: after 10 weeks
Body Mass Index, 26 weeks post-intervention
Body Mass Index, calculated as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres (kg/m²).
Time frame: after 26 weeks
Waist circumference, 10 weeks post-intervention
Waist circumference, assessed by using a tape measure.
Time frame: After 10 weeks
Waist circumference, 26 weeks post-intervention
Waist circumference, assessed by using a tape measure.
Time frame: After 26 weeks
Quality of Life, 10 weeks post-intervention
Quality of life, assessed by using the SF-36 Health Survey.
Time frame: After 10 weeks
Quality of Life, 26 weeks post-intervention
Quality of life, assessed by using the SF-36 Health Survey.
Time frame: After 26 weeks
Levels of physical activity, 10 weeks post-intervention
Levels of physical activity, assessed by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version (IPAQ) and by using pedometers.
Time frame: After 10 weeks
Levels of physical activity, 26 weeks post-intervention
Levels of physical activity, assessed by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version (IPAQ) and by using pedometers.
Time frame: After 26 weeks
Eating habits, 10 weeks post-intervention
Eating habits, assessed by using a 24-hour dietary recall.
Time frame: After 10 weeks
Eating habits, 26 weeks post-intervention
Eating habits, assessed by using a 24-hour dietary recall.
Time frame: After 26 weeks
Psychiatric symptom severity, 10 weeks post-intervention
Psychiatric symptom severity, assessed by using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI).
Time frame: After 10 weeks
Psychiatric symptom severity, 26 weeks post-intervention
Psychiatric symptom severity, assessed by using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI).
Time frame: After 26 weeks
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.