Effectiveness of nursing intervention on Body Mass Index level among obese and overweight adults.”: A Study Protocol

Abstract

Context: The 21^st century is experiencing an epidemic of obesity due to bad dietary habits, a lack of physical activity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Aim: The aim is to assess the contributing factors to overweight and obesity and evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing intervention on the body mass index (BMI) level in the experimental and control groups. Setting and design: The multistage research design will be carried out in Karad taluka. Subject and methods: One twenty individuals with obesity, overweight, or both categories of subjects for the experimental and control groups will be participants using a simple random sampling technique. Individuals in this study will be assessed. The nursing intervention will be provided, which includes, a dietary intervention for each participant, and yoga exercise practices to reduce the BMI of overweight and obese adults. The screening test will be conducted before and after nursing intervention for weight and waist-to-hip ratio. This intervention will be provided for 4 months (5 days per week for 45 minutes). After 4 months, the BMI, and waist-to-hip ratio will be evaluated in overweight and obese adults. Conclusion: This study will raise the awareness in adults living with overweight and obesity about their good living habits, proper diet and yoga exercise in their daily living habits.