The effect of group walking program on social physique anxiety and the risk of eating disorders in aged women: A Randomized Clinical Trial study.

Appl Nurs Res

Nursing Care Research Center, Ramsar Nursing and Midwifery School, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Islamic Republic of Iran. Electronic address:

Published: April 2022

Objective: The aim of the Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) study was to determine the effect of Group Walking Program (GWP) on social physique anxiety (SPA) and the risk of Eating Disorders (EDs) in aged women.

Methods: 70 young-old women with medical records in Sari-Iran health centers were selected by a multi-stage sampling. They obtained score of 15 or more from SPA Scale (SPAS), a score of 20 or more from Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26). The group walking lasted eight weeks. 70 young-old women with medical records in Sari-Iran health centers were selected by a multi-stage sampling. They obtained score of 15 or more from SPA Scale (SPAS), a score of 20 or more from Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26). The group walking lasted eight weeks. To compare differences in EDs and SPA at post-test, analysis of Covariance was used.

Results: The results showed significant differences in the mean score of SPA (P = 0.01), EDs (P < 0.001), and EDs subscales between the groups.

Conclusion: The GWP can be used as an easy and affordable solution to reduce SPA and EDs in the aged women.

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