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Effect Of Social Media On Body Weight And Eating Behaviour In Housewife Versus Worker Postmenopausal Women

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Sep 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Not yet recruiting

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Description

Menopause altered fat distribution that occurs as negative impacts of the increase in insulin resistance, and the incidence of diabetes has risen exponentially. This increase, in turn, has been translates into an increased risk of cardiovascular disorder (CVD) and death, with the impact being greater in women than in men. Media has been largely implicated in the widespread incidence of disordered eating worldwide. One of the main theories to explain the relationship between media and disordered eating is the sociocultural model. According to sociocultural theory, when young women are expos...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Postmenopausal women (housewifes/workers) at least 12 months of menstrual cessation will be included in this study.
  • * Their ages will range from 50 to 60 years old.
  • * They will be categorized as average to heavy users of social media according to (social networking usage questionnaire (SONTUS).
  • * The selected social media websites in this study will be Facebook, YouTube, what's app, Google chrome and Internet explorer.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Systematic disease (uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes mellitus).
  • * Thyroid, liver and kidney dysfunctions.
  • * Psycatric disorders
  • * Women received any hormonal therapy or received corticosteroids in the last six months prior the study

About Cairo University

Cairo University, a premier institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes, the university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct rigorous scientific studies that address critical health challenges. Leveraging its extensive resources and expert faculty, Cairo University aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance patient care both locally and globally. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and excellence, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.

Locations

Giza, , Egypt

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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