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South Asian Research Journal of Nursing and Healthcare (SARJNHC)
Volume-3 | Issue-02
Original Research Article
The Effectiveness of VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil) in People with Obesity in the Working Area of Public Health Bontonyeleng
Nadia Alfira, Muriyati, A. Tenri Fajriani, Asri
Published : April 21, 2021
DOI : 10.36346/sarjnhc.2021.v03i02.002
Abstract
Background: Obesity is a condition in which body fat is in an excessive amount. Obesity is the 5th leading cause of death in the world. About 2.8 million people worldwide die from complications of obesity, 23% suffer from ischemic heart disease, and 7% to 41% have a risk of developing cancer in certain organs. In Bulukumba Regency (2016), the prevalence of obesity was 913 people (49.3%). As many as 115 men (7.21%), 798 women (50.03%) who were gathered from several health centers. There are 13 health centers that have not collected data on obesity, one of which is the Bontonyeleng Health Center. Research Objectives to determine the effectiveness of VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil in people with obesity in the working area of Bontonyeleng Community Health Center, Taccorong Village, Gantarang District, Bulukumba Regency. Research methodology The research design used two groups, by conducting one pre-test) treatment (treatment) and after that measurement again (post-test). The population in this study, people with obesity. The sample is 30 people. Research Results The results showed that the median in the group given VCO intervention was lower than before VCO intervention was given. This indicates a decrease in BMI results. The results of statistical tests (Wilcoxon test) show ap value: 0.013 (p <0.05) means that Ho is rejected, meaning that statistically, there is a significant effect of VCO intervention on BMI reduction in obese people in the work area bontonyeleng puskesmas Conclusion IMT measurement The sample is 30 people. Research Results The results showed that the median in the group given VCO intervention was lower than before VCO intervention was given. This indicates a decrease in BMI results. The results of statistical tests (Wilcoxon test) show ap value: 0.013 (p <0.05) means that Ho is rejected, meaning that statistically, there is a significant effect of VCO intervention on BMI reduction in obese people in the work area bontonyeleng puskesmas Conclusion IMT measurement The sample is 30 people. Research Results The results showed that the median in the group given VCO intervention was lower than before VCO intervention was given. This indicates a decrease in BMI results. The results of statistical tests (Wilcoxon test) show ap value: 0.013 (p <0.05) means that Ho is rejected, meaning that statistically, there is a significant effect of VCO intervention on BMI reduction in obese people in the work area bontonyeleng puskesmas Conclusion IMT measurement showed a significant difference between the treatment group and the control group, the difference was higher in the treatment group. And there is the effect of VCO intervention on reducing BMI in obese people in the working area of the Bontonyeleng Health Center. Which means that if VCO is effective in reducing a person's body mass index.

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