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RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 348-351


Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors

Ayesha Basharat, Umm-e-farwa, Syeda Rida Zainab, Tooba Ahmad, Hafiza Andleeb Sadia, Shahzaib Hassan.


Abstract
Objective: To investigate the primary intention and mode of weight loss obese females adopted in last three months, and to determine relationship between BMI and functional capacity of body.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April 2019 to June 2020. One thousand healthy young females that belonged to various walks of life were selected by using a purposive sampling technique. Inclusion criteria was BMI> 25 (overweight to obese). Females having any endocrine or systemic disease were excluded. Data was collected using a self-structured questionnaire by face-to-face interview method about their intent and approach used for weight management in last three months. Females were also inquired about overweight impact on their physical functions. Statistical analysis was carried by SPSS 21 as mean, standard deviations and correlation.
Results: BMI was inversely corelated with functional capacity of upper and lower limbs (p <.05). A majority of the females (69%) wanted to reduce their weight because of social and psychological pressure, and only 10% were concerned with weight management for fitness. Most of them preferred crash dieting to reduce weight.
Conclusion: It was concluded that Social and psychological factors were the primary intentions in weight loss as compared to physical fitness and health benefits. Overweight also caused functional limitations.

Key words: Obesity, overweight, intentions, BMI, functional capacity.


 
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Basharat A, Umm-e-farwa , Zainab SR, Ahmad T, Sadia HA, Hassan S. Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors. RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 348-351.

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Basharat A, Umm-e-farwa , Zainab SR, Ahmad T, Sadia HA, Hassan S. Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors. RMJ. 2023; 48(2): 348-351.


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Basharat A, Umm-e-farwa , Zainab SR, Ahmad T, Sadia HA, Hassan S. Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors. RMJ. (2023), [cited March 13, 2025]; 48(2): 348-351.


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Basharat, A., Umm-e-farwa, ., Zainab, . S. R., Ahmad, . T., Sadia, . H. A. & Hassan, . S. (2023) Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors. RMJ, 48 (2), 348-351.


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Basharat, Ayesha, Umm-e-farwa, Syeda Rida Zainab, Tooba Ahmad, Hafiza Andleeb Sadia, and Shahzaib Hassan. 2023. Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (2), 348-351.


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Basharat, Ayesha, Umm-e-farwa, Syeda Rida Zainab, Tooba Ahmad, Hafiza Andleeb Sadia, and Shahzaib Hassan. "Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors." Rawal Medical Journal 48 (2023), 348-351.


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Basharat, Ayesha, Umm-e-farwa, Syeda Rida Zainab, Tooba Ahmad, Hafiza Andleeb Sadia, and Shahzaib Hassan. "Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors." Rawal Medical Journal 48.2 (2023), 348-351. Print.


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Basharat, A., Umm-e-farwa, ., Zainab, . S. R., Ahmad, . T., Sadia, . H. A. & Hassan, . S. (2023) Intentions of weight loss: An analysis of behaviour and physical factors. Rawal Medical Journal, 48 (2), 348-351.


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