| Autor: |
Takashi Shimazaki, Munehiro Matsushita, Misa Iio, Koji Takenaka |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2018 |
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| Zdroj: |
Archives of Public Health, Vol 76, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2018) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2049-3258 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s13690-018-0273-5 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background The present case study investigated the feasibility of using manga (Japanese-style comic books) to promote physical activity and healthy eating behavior in Japanese patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods A one-arm pre-post intervention was conducted in a Japanese suburban community. Twenty participants with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome were recruited via health checkups. Health promotion manga were developed by the researcher, a publishing specialist, and a professional illustrator. We measured participants’ self-reported physical activity, eating behavior, and psychological readiness to change toward engaging in healthy behavior. Results At 1 month after the intervention there were no significant differences in physical activity scores, but small positive changes in vigorous (R 2 = 0.02) and moderate (R 2 = 0.01) physical activity scores were observed. Total healthy eating behavior scores were significantly improved (p |
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