Annotated Bibliography: Reduce the Proportion of Adults with Obesity

Ambak R, Nor, NSM, Puteh N, et al. The effect of weight loss intervention programme on health-related quality of life among low-income overweight and obese housewives in the My [email protected] study. BMC Womens Health. 2018;18. doi:10.1186/s12905-018-0591-3

With obesity, the effects on the quality of life of obese low-income housewives were explored through a study in Malaysia. The study inculcated 123 women with a group intervention of [email protected] study and a questionnaire to record the results after 6 months with a determined baseline. Behavioral change was observed positively for these women with a better quality of life quotient and less obesity.

Batsis JA, Petersen CL, Clark MM, et al. Feasibility and acceptability of a technology-based, rural weight management intervention in older adults with obesity. BMC Geriatrics. 2021;21. doi:10.1186/s12877-020-01978-x

Older adults and their complications with obesity have been studied in weight management programs with technological interventions. One such study involved a 6-month rural community-based video-conferencing intervention for adults above 65 years with a BMI greater than 30kg. Better physical mobility and functioning were observed with technology-induced intervention in their homes, which was also acceptable.

Eisenhauer CM, Brito FA, Yoder AM, et al. Mobile technology intervention for weight loss in rural men: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2020;10(4). doi:10.1136/BMJopen-2019-035089

Most of the data is present for the overweight US population and not specifically for men. They are at more risk for cardiovascular diseases and need self-management, preventive care, and a healthy lifestyle for weight loss. An investigation was carried out with 80 men for a 6-month randomized control trial using mobile technology plus intervention. The study still has to reveal results and analysis; however, it is a valuable source for calculating intake of fruit and vegetables, carbonated drinks consumption and kinds of regular foods intake, conducting physical exercise daily, blood pressure rate and pulse condition along with initial BMI and height measurements for men in pursuing weight loss and reducing this segments proportion for obesity.

Fruh SM. Obesity: Risk factors, complications, and strategies for sustainable long-term weight management.J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2017;29(S1):S3-S14. doi:10.1002/2327-6924.12510

Health and well-being are only ensured when weight loss is guaranteed. A study was conducted to check for the evidence present online till May 2016 for body effects of obesity such as diabetes, comorbidity, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, depression, etc. It was discovered that most of the US population is suffering from obesity and its aftermath. Even if 5-10% weight loss is managed, it will bring significant results for the individuals. For increasing efficacy, support from nurse interventions could be useful in targeted weight loss.

Ma C, Avenell A, Bolland M, et al. Effects of weight-loss interventions for adults who are obese on mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2017;359. doi:10.1136/BMJ.j4849

A study was conducted for weight loss interventions for such adults to reduce the proportion of adults who have cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and mortality risk. A systematic review was conducted for the studies that used randomized control trials and meta-analysis. The results were analyzed with Cochrans Q and I2 statistics. It was revealed that a diet low in fat, either with or without physical exertion, created a positive effect on obesity reduction in adults with cardiovascular illness.

Paul III DP, Gochipathala K, Coutasse A, et al. Mobile health interventions for adult obesity in the United States: Analysis of effectiveness and efficacy. Proceedings of the Northeast Business and ECONOMICS Association Fall Conference. November 2016. West Point, NY. https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1172&context=mgmt_faculty. Accessed May 17, 2022.

Again, this corroborating study shows that technology-based interventions for the US obesity problem could be helpful. The study is centered on a literature review and the effects of technology and behavioral interventions like exercise, diet changes, self-monitoring, etc., on weight loss. For that, current health status and existing stress levels are critical for knowing the actual effects of interventions since environmental and genetic factors play a major role.

Simo LP, Agbor VN, Temgoua FZ, et al. Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity in selected health areas in a rural health district in Cameroon: A cross-sectional analysis. BMC Public Health. 2021;21. doi:10.1186/s12889-021-10403-w

Obesity is a worldwide concern, and developing countries are trying to determine the best intervention for weight loss management. A study was based in West Cameroon using a community-based cross-sectional approach. 485 obese adults of 18 years or above were contacted. The results showed that obesity was more prevalent in females, married, and those who were educated. Targeting these specified segments of the population was deemed necessary.

Sniehotta FF, Evans EH, Sainsbury K, et al. Behavioral intervention for weight loss maintenance versus standard weight advice in adults with obesity: A randomized controlled trial in the UK (NULevel trial). Plos Med. 2019;16(5). doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1002793

A study investigated the effectiveness of low-intensity technology-induced behavioral weight loss intervention in adults to see whether lifestyle changes and behavioral modifications created positive effects. Randomized-control trial with NU Level foundation was run on 288 adults for one year. The physical and psychological effects were recorded. The intervention group showed positive results in weight management, increased confidence in healthy eating and physical exercise, and self-monitoring for weight management.

US Preventive Services Task Force. Behavioral weight-loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality in adults: US Preventive Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2018;320(11), 1163-1171. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.13022

To ensure that proportion of obese adults is significantly reduced, appropriate screening is necessary. For this purpose, US Preventive Services Task Force updated the recommendations for screening obese adults. The interventions were in primary care settings, excluding surgical operations. The results showed that behavioral interventions posed the most significant results in reducing obesity and further produced positive health outcomes for diabetes 2 patients. The recommended body mass index (BMI) for a healthy weight is 30kg.

Willmott TJ, Pang B, Rundle-Thiele S, et al. Weight management in young adults: Systematic review of electronic health intervention components and outcomes. J Med Internet Res. 2019;21(2). doi:10.2196/10265

If the successful reduction of the proportion of obese adults is to be witnessed, obesity should be controlled in the early stages of adulthood. A study analyzed eHealth weight management interventions among young adults with particular outcomes. A systematic review was conducted for 1301 selected studies with eligibility criteria. The results revealed scarce evidence was present for eHealth interventions for young adults weight management.