The feasibility and acceptability of hypnotherapy among overweight and obese individuals in a Malaysia’s public university

Author:

Roslim Nurul Afiedia1ORCID,Ahmad Aryati2,Mansor Mardiana3,Aung Myat Moe Thwe3,Hamzah Farrahdilla3,Lua Pei Lin1

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Pharmacy , Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) , Besut , Terengganu , Malaysia

2. Faculty of Health Science , Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) , Kuala Nerus , Terengganu , Malaysia

3. Faculty of Medicine , Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) , Kuala Terengganu , Terengganu , Malaysia

Abstract

Abstract Objectives The global epidemic of overweight and obesity presents a major challenge in the health status of the society. Their prevalence is at an alarming rate worldwide due to poor compliance with conventional treatment and high rates of relapse, thus increasing demand for an effective and safe alternative approach such as hypnotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of hypnotherapy for weight loss and to compare these among selected socio-demographics. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 students and staff of a public university in Terengganu, Malaysia using convenience sampling. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 23.0. Results Among the respondents (age = 26.17 ± 8.23 years; female = 66.7%; students = 63.3%), 40.0% were overweight and 60.0% were obese. Results indicated excellent feasibility as determined by participants’ satisfaction towards the clarity of hypnotherapist’s voice (93.3%), the suitability of content (86.7%) and time spent for the session (90.0%). Good overall acceptability (>60.0%) was also reported regarding hypnotherapist professionalism, the environment and perceived usefulness of hypnotherapy. Obese individuals were significantly more satisfied towards the hypnotherapist environment than overweight respondents (p=0.015). Additionally, no adverse effects were reported after the intervention. Conclusions This evidence signalled that hypnotherapy is a promising alternative tool in assisting overweight and obese individuals to lose weight. Extensive research is needed to substantiate its role in weight management programs for its full benefits.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Subject

Complementary and alternative medicine

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