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Erectile function improves in obese men following weight loss during the SHED-IT randomised controlled trial
ANZOS 2013 abstracts combined were (mean and standard deviation): men: waist circumference: 114 (13); 108 (13) cm; weight: 106 (20); 101 (19) kg; estimated body fat: 37 (12); 34 (10) kg; women: waist circumference 105 (15); 99 (14) cm; weight 94 (19); 93 (18) kg; estimated body fat: 41 (13); 40 (12) kg. Discussion: The decreases in weight, body fat and waist circumference achieved via our multidisciplinary group clinic model are encouraging. The longer term efficacy and generalisability of this model deserves further study, and we are following up all groups. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2013.12.631 133 Erectile function improves in obese men following weight loss during the SHED-IT randomised controlled trial Clare E. Collins ∗ , Megan Jensen, Myles D. Young, Robin Callister, Ron C. Plotnikoff, Philip J. Morgan
e71 between men in the active intervention versus controls. Results: Intention-to-treat analysis revealed a significant intervention effect for erectile function (P = 0.018) at 6 months (+1.4; 95% CI 0.3, 2.4) favouring those who received the SHED-IT intervention compared to controls. Conclusion: A low cost, minimal contact, gendertailored weight loss program significantly improved men’s erectile function both post intervention and up to three months following program completion. Further studies evaluating change in erectile function with weight loss over longer follow-up periods are warranted. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2013.12.632 134 Centre for Obesity Management and Prevention Research Excellence in Primary Health Care Catherine Spooner 1 , Mark F. Harris 1 , Elizabeth Denney-Wilson 2,∗ 1 UNSW,
Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia of Health, UTS, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Background: Although one in five Australian men experience erectile dysfunction, only approximately 30% seek medical help. A review of sexual functioning and obesity found that as body weight increases sexual function decreases. Improvements in erectile function have been demonstrated following weight loss, with postintervention improvements sustained for up to 2 years. The aim was to evaluate the impact of a weight loss program, the SHED-IT program that was specifically tailored for men and delivered via high quality resources (with or without the use of a web program for self-monitoring and support) and that had no required face-to-face intervention components. Method: Using a randomised controlled trial 145 sexually active overweight/obese men were allocated to receive either the SHED-IT (Self Help Exercise and Diet Using IT) weight loss program or a wait-list control. Erectile function was assessed using the validated International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) Questionnaire, with a 5-point Likert scale response options to rate confidence, frequency of experience, or degree of difficulty in five questions related to sexual function. IIEF-5 was assessed at baseline, 3 months (post-intervention) and 6 months (3-month follow-up) and compared
The Centre for Obesity Management and Prevention Research Excellence in Primary Health Care (COMPaRE-PHC) aims to inform new guidelines that will prevent and manage obesity in disadvantaged populations across Australia. It is the only research centre focused solely on the wellbeing of socially and economically vulnerable groups, where the incidence of obesity has increased the most. The Centre is addressing key gaps in current knowledge about obesity prevention across the lifecycle, the role of allied health services in weight management, and the part that Medicare Locals and existing population health programs can play in obesity prevention. COMPaRE-PHC includes: three streams of research: (1) Families with young children; (2) Disadvantaged communities; (3) Implementation of guidelines; a program of knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE); and a research capacity building program with PhD scholars and postdoctoral researchers. This poster provides a description of COMPaREPHC and information on how delegates can be involved in our research and KTE program.
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e71 between men in the active intervention versus controls. Results: Intention-to-treat analysis revealed a significant intervention effect for erectile function (P = 0.018) at 6 months (+1.4; 95% CI 0.3, 2.4) favouring those who received the SHED-IT intervention compared to controls. Conclusion: A low cost, minimal contact, gendertailored weight loss program significantly improved men’s erectile function both post intervention and up to three months following program completion. Further studies evaluating change in erectile function with weight loss over longer follow-up periods are warranted. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2013.12.632 134 Centre for Obesity Management and Prevention Research Excellence in Primary Health Care Catherine Spooner 1 , Mark F. Harris 1 , Elizabeth Denney-Wilson 2,∗ 1 UNSW,
Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia of Health, UTS, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Background: Although one in five Australian men experience erectile dysfunction, only approximately 30% seek medical help. A review of sexual functioning and obesity found that as body weight increases sexual function decreases. Improvements in erectile function have been demonstrated following weight loss, with postintervention improvements sustained for up to 2 years. The aim was to evaluate the impact of a weight loss program, the SHED-IT program that was specifically tailored for men and delivered via high quality resources (with or without the use of a web program for self-monitoring and support) and that had no required face-to-face intervention components. Method: Using a randomised controlled trial 145 sexually active overweight/obese men were allocated to receive either the SHED-IT (Self Help Exercise and Diet Using IT) weight loss program or a wait-list control. Erectile function was assessed using the validated International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) Questionnaire, with a 5-point Likert scale response options to rate confidence, frequency of experience, or degree of difficulty in five questions related to sexual function. IIEF-5 was assessed at baseline, 3 months (post-intervention) and 6 months (3-month follow-up) and compared
The Centre for Obesity Management and Prevention Research Excellence in Primary Health Care (COMPaRE-PHC) aims to inform new guidelines that will prevent and manage obesity in disadvantaged populations across Australia. It is the only research centre focused solely on the wellbeing of socially and economically vulnerable groups, where the incidence of obesity has increased the most. The Centre is addressing key gaps in current knowledge about obesity prevention across the lifecycle, the role of allied health services in weight management, and the part that Medicare Locals and existing population health programs can play in obesity prevention. COMPaRE-PHC includes: three streams of research: (1) Families with young children; (2) Disadvantaged communities; (3) Implementation of guidelines; a program of knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE); and a research capacity building program with PhD scholars and postdoctoral researchers. This poster provides a description of COMPaREPHC and information on how delegates can be involved in our research and KTE program.
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