Knowledge, attitude and behaviour change in participants attending an eight-week weight reduction programme

Abstract

The importance of continuous evaluation and improvement of weight reduction programmes has been clearly established in the literature. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and behaviour change in participants attending an eight-week weight reduction programme. Data was obtained from pre- and post-intervention self-administered questionnaires. The findings indicated that the participants’ weight loss was statistically significant and that knowledge on healthy eating and healthy lifestyle improved in the post-intervention period. Attitudes and behaviours changed positively. Whilst the weight reduction programme is effective in empowering people to change their eating habits and lifestyle, there are key aspects where it can be changed to improve its achievements.