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Background. the commonly observed prevalence of increasing overweight and obesity, particularly among older women with coexisting symptoms of depression and high stress level, is a motivation to undertake comprehensive therapeutic actions. Objectives. the goal of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a therapeutic programme for women with overweight and obesity from the biopsychosocial perspective. Material and methods. an observational study was conducted at the Foundation for Senior citizen activation Siwy DyM, poland. 42 women from 60 to 88 years of age were qualified for the project, the mean value of Body Mass index amounted to 30.65 kg/m2, 48% of the women were diagnosed as overweight, and 40% were diagnosed as obese. the Satisfaction with life Scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale and the perception of Stress Questionnaire were used to assess the emotional state of the programme participants. Results. the therapeutic programme proved to be effective in all studied areas: reduction of body mass, reduction of depression symptoms and reduction of stress level. a statistical significance was recorded in mood improvement along with a decrease in stress level in the whole group. the subjects who at the moment of joining the therapeutic programme showed the most severe symptoms of depression demonstrated the highest mood improvement. at the end of the research project, there was no case of severe symptoms of depression. the greatest benefits were experienced by older women and those with low life satisfaction at the beginning of the treatment. Conclusions. the therapeutic programme addressed to older women with overweight and obesity proved to be efficient in the biopsychosocial aspect.

Effectiveness assessment of a therapeutic programme for women with overweight and obesity: a biopsychosocial perspective