Effectiveness of Self-management Interventions Based on Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy on Life-style Among Adults With Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Metabolic syndrome is an asymptomatic disorder and important risk factor for cardiovascular disease type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle modification self-management of health-promoting behaviors are the most actions to control metabolic syndrome. This study was done investigate effectiveness interventions based on group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lifestyle among adults with Methods: research a randomized clinical trial study. First, 80 were selected using convenience sampling method, then, blockchain they divided into two groups 40 people (intervention groups). Data collection Health Promotion Profile II Questionnaire (HPLP II) performed in stages before three months after intervention. Teaching cognitive-behavioral therapy twice week eight 90-minute sessions. analyzed Chi-square test, independent t-tests, Analysis Covariance (ANCOVA). A P-value less than 0.05 considered significant. Results: results ANCOVA showed that intervention CBT had significant effect dimensions lifestyle, including exercise physical activity size 0.51, nutrition 0.49, health responsibility 0.39, stress management 0.32 (P<0.05), but it did not significantly affect self-actualization spiritual growth (effect size= 0.003, P=0.669) interpersonal relationships 0.029, P=0.151). Conclusion: Self-management can improve some Identifying performing effective active participation individual through seem necessary.