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@article{181764,
        author = {Geetha.D and Dr.CELINA D PhD NURSING and Dr.CIBY JOSE PhD NURSING and Dr.S.KANCHANA PHD NURSING},
        title = {A Pilot Study Effectiveness of Family  Based Intervention  on Obesity Parameter, Stress and Coping   Abilities among Obese Adolescents at  Selected Setting, Chennai.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {5395-5403},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=181764},
        abstract = {Background: World Obesity Federation released findings indicating that over one billion individuals globally are affected by obesity, comprising approximately 880 million adults and 159 million children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years. An analysis conducted revealed that nearly 3 billion people are classified as either overweight or obese. This information implies that a significant portion of the global population resides in nations where the health risks associated with overweight and obesity surpass those linked to underweight. Aim of the study: To assess the obesity related problems among adolescents and To assess the Effectiveness of family based Interventions on obesity parameters, stress and coping abilities among obese adolescents in study and control group.
Subjects and methods: A quantitative method research approach using quasi - experimental nonequivalent control group design. Using purposive sampling, 20 samples fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected as 10 for quantitative data collection for both groups. Data was collected using a structure knowledge questionnaire, stress perceived stress scale and coping ability self efficacy coping to assess knowledge, stress and coping respectively. Results: Based on quantitative data theme were derived. Based on experts suggestions, the family based intervention was designed and test for its effectiveness among obese adolescents. The comparison between the mean differed  BMI, knowledge, stress and coping ability scores between the group revealed a high level of statically significance at p<0.001. a moderate positive correlation was observed between knowledge and coping ability. Thus indicating the family based intervention was effective in BMI and stress reduction among obese adolescents. Conclusion: The family based intervention has been found to significantly gaining knowledge and coping ability, whereas reduction of BMI and stress.},
        keywords = {family based intervention, BMI, knowledge stress coping abilities, obese adolescents},
        month = {June},
        }