Effect of nutrition education, motivational interviewing and exercise intervention on women with metabolic syndrome in Wakiso district

Not Applicable

Conditions: Metabolic syndrome
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Registration Number: ISRCTN17445597

Lead Sponsor: Makerere University

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Ongoing

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Females aged 15-49 years who were diagnosed with MetS in Wakiso district
2. Metabolic Syndrome diagnosis based on the 2009 Joint Interim Statement (JIS)
3. One year of community residence in Wakiso district
4. Able to provide informed consent (oral or written)
5. Able to provide assent (for those under 18 years) and obtain informed consent of their parent/guardian or legal representative

Exclusion Criteria

1. Females with chronic diseases such as liver, kidney, heart diseases, or any diseases that could be worsened or affected by intervention sessions
2. Participants on an already prescribed diet plan
3. Participants who are scheduled to undergo any surgical procedure during the intervention period

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome measured using data collected on blood pressure (BP), fasting blood sugar (FBS), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL cholesterol), triglycerides, and waist circumference using standard methods at baseline and 12 weeks<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The following secondary outcome variables will be assessed within and between group variations at baseline and end-line (12 weeks after baseline):<br>1. Dietary habits and behaviors (salt intake, fruits, and vegetable intake, fat intake) measured using a 24-hour recall and food frequency questionnaire<br>2. Anthropometric outcomes (weight, waist circumference, and BMI) measured using the WHO step-wise approach tools<br>3. Cardio-metabolic outcomes (blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol) measured using the WHO step-wise approach tools<br>4. Nutrition knowledge measured using a questionnaire<br>5. Lifestyle (physical activity, alcohol intake, cigarette smoking) measured using the WHO STEP-wise approach tools<br>