Effects of the Buddhist-based Weight Loss Program on Weight Loss Practices and Bodyweight Among Overweight Novice Monks
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Buddhist-based weight, Loss program weight loss practices, overweight novice monksAbstract
This quasi-experimental research aimed to examine the effects of a Buddhist-based weight loss program on weight loss practices and bodyweight among overweight novice monks. The sample comprised overweight novice monks who studied in Sarapeepariyatsuksa School, Yang Noeng Subdistrict, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province, and Hangdongsung-kharachuphathum School, Hangdong Subdistrict, Hangdong District, Chiang Mai Province. Forty-six people selected according to the criteria were assigned into experimental groups and control groups, with twenty-three participants in each group. The instruments used in this study consisted of a Buddhist-based weight loss program in overweight novice monks, a handbook of knowledge for overweight novice monks, videos and a PowerPoint presentation providing knowledge and demonstrating actions to lose weight, food models and nutrition labels, a weight scale, a book for recording weight, and an action to lose weight for overweight novice monks questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test and the independent t-test.
The results of this study revealed that the mean score of action to food consumption and drinking of overweight novice monks after receiving the Buddhist-based weight loss program was statistically significantly higher than the control group (p<.001). The mean score of action to exercise and weight mean difference after receiving the Buddhist-based weight loss program was not significantly different between the experimental and control groups.
The finding of this study showed that the Buddhist-based weight loss program to support overweight novice monks can promote effective action to lose weight. In addition, novice monks should be included Influence factor exercise in a suitable way to promote effective and sustainable actions of exercise.
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