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KMID : 0607720080190040704
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2008 Volume.19 No. 4 p.704 ~ p.714
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A Feasibility Study of an Exercise Intervention Based on Self-efficacy Theory among Overweight and Obese College Students in Korea
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Cha Eun-Seok
Shin Yun-A
Kim Hee-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study explored the feasibility of a 12 week self-efficacy based exercise intervention for overweight and obese college students.
Method: A repeated measure, 4-group randomized controlled design was used. Students were recruited from two universities, in Seoul, Korea using: (1) flyers either on the campus bulletin boards or in campus restrooms; (2)
advertisement on campus e-board; and (3) self-referral. Inclusion criteria were: (1) Korean college students aged 18 to 29; (2) BMI >23; (3) viscerally obese; and (4) accessible to a phone and a computer. Participants completed three self-reported questionnaires: socio-demographic questionnaire (at the baseline), Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (at the baseline and 12th week), and Physical Fitness sub-subscale (at the baseline and 12th week). Additionally, physiological data (height, weight, blood pressure) were collected at the baseline and 12th week. Descriptive statistics and a two-way mixed
ANOVA were performed using SPSS12.0.
Results: No significant group difference was observed. However, students with increased exercise selfefficacy
during the program showed better physical fitness in the 12th week. When students’ physical fitness was enhanced, the physiological factors were improved.
Conclusions: Self-efficacy based exercise intervention may be applicable and acceptable to the college students. It is necessary to conduct a replicated study with a larger sample and an elongated intervention period.
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KEYWORD
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Self Efficacy, Exercise, Intervention, Obesity, Overweight
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