Efficacy of the Weight Control Program with Yah Dok Khao (Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less.) in Overweight Premenopausal Women

Abstract

The purpose of this quasi-experimental research was to study the effect of the weight control program with Ya Dok Khao (Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less.) and weight control behavior on body weight, waist circumference and body mass index of pre-menopausal overweight women domicile in the municipality of Mueang district, Chonburi province using one group pretest-posttest design. The total of 31 volunteers as per inclusion criteria was included. The research instruments were; the case report form to record volunteer personal information and weight control behavior, the weight and height measurement scales, the waist circumference measurement tape, and the weight control manual. Data were analyzed by the dependent paired t test.  The results showed that after the program; the average of weight, waist circumference and the body mass index were decreased, while the average weight control behavior score was increased, significantly (p-value < 0.05). The use of Ya Dok Khao to alter the taste of the tongue has a role in weight management programs in overweight premenopausal women.