An interactive “3S” obesity education program among married women in Kelantan, Malaysia: Does it effective?
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The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of the “3S” (Simple, Sustainable and Suitability) Obesity Education
Program by assessing the KAP scores. It was a community intervention study involving obese and overweight married women
in suburban area of Kelantan, Malaysia. BMI level, and KAP scores, level of perception of body image and the need assessment
on interactive 3S Education program were determined as baseline measurement. Post assessment was done 4 weeks later. A
hundred participants were involved and majority of them had poor perception on body image, but willing to participate. The
difference in mean scores of each KAP domain were statistically significant respectively [Knowledge score: 24.21, 26.80, p =
0.005, Attitude score: 5.70, 8.30, p <0.001, Practice score: 6.62, 9.32, p=0.002] and the increment of mean score more than
10%. The interactive “3S” Obesity Education Program helps in empowering women with knowledge and skills. Women are
recommended to use it since they play major role in providing healthy diet to their family members.
Keywords: Obesity; interactive education program; married women; suburban area.
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