Abstract

GARCIA-CEDILLO, Ismael; CRUZ GUILLEN, Yaneli; MARTINEZ RAMIREZ, Araceli  and  SANCHEZ-ARMASS, Omar. PROMOTION OF THERAPEUTIC ADHERENCE IN OBESE WOMEN THROUGH A PSYCHOEDUCATIVE INTERVENTION. Psychol. av. discip. [online]. 2017, vol.11, n.1, pp.13-23. ISSN 1900-2386.

The overweight and obesity in the Mexican population have become a severe health issue that requires high levels of therapeutic adherence in order to control it, including changes in life style, diet and exercise, and modifications in cognitions, behaviors and attitudes towards obesity. The achievement of adherence is a complex process especially for women. This research implemented a psychoeducative intervention to increase the therapeutic adherence in an experimental group of eight obese or overweight women who receive support in the public health system to reduce weight, including medical and social work support and also nutritionist and physical activation. A quasi-experimental study with a control group of eight women was designed. Results show significant changes in biological and anthropometric indicators and in cognitions, behaviors and attitudes toward overweight and obesity. It is concluded that psychoeducation combined with other support actions is effective to improve the therapeutic adherence.

Keywords : Obesity; overweight; women; treatment; education.

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