Effectiveness of selected Lifestyle Interventions on Knowledge regarding Metabolic Syndrome among Middle Aged Women

Background: Metabolic syndrome is one of the emerging health issues in developing countries. It includes diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and elevated blood cholesterol. Purpose: To determine the effects of selected lifestyle interventions on knowledge on metabolic syndrome among women. Methods: The study used a quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent control group. Women (aged between 35 to 55 years) with metabolic syndrome were recruited by multistage sampling (N=146) and randomly assigned into experimental group and control group. Selected lifestyle interventions are given to experimental group and control group did not receive any intervention. Demographic and clinical data sheet is used to collect the basic information. Knowledge was assessed before and after the intervention. Findings: The median knowledge in post test of control and experimental group are 8 and 16 respectively. It is found to be statistically significant compared to control group (p<0.001). Conclusion: Lifestyle interventions are essential to improve the knowledge of women regarding metabolic syndrome and its complications.