Effects of nutrition education, physical activity and motivational interviewing interventions on metabolic syndrome among females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda: a randomised parallel-group trial

This study evaluated the effects of 12 weeks of community-based nutrition education, physical activity, and motivational interviewing interventions on metabolic syndrome and its components among 120 females of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Wakiso district, central Uganda. A randomised parallel-group trial was conducted with participants randomly assigned to intervention (n=60) or control (n=60) groups. Results showed the intervention group had significantly lower odds of metabolic syndrome, reduced diastolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose, increased HDL cholesterol, higher daily fruit and vegetable intake, increased moderate-intensity recreational activity, and reduced sedentary time compared to the control group.