EFFECTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON THE ECG LIMB LEADS AND AUGMENT LEADS OF OBESE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
Abstract:
The prevalence of obesity among undergraduate students is a growing concern worldwide, including in Rivers State, Nigeria. Aerobic exercise has long been recognized as an effective strategy for managing obesity and improving cardiovascular health. However, limited research has investigated the specific effects of aerobic exercise on electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters, particularly in the limb leads and augmented leads of obese undergraduate students in Rivers State. This study aimed to examine the effects of aerobic exercise on ECG limb leads and augmented leads among this population.
A pre-test and post-test experimental design was used, involving a total of 100 obese undergraduate students (aged 18-25 years) from various universities in Rivers State. Participants underwent a supervised aerobic exercise intervention consisting of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, three times a week, for eight weeks. ECG recordings were obtained before and after the intervention using standard 12-lead ECG equipment.
The ECG recordings were analyzed for various parameters, including heart rate, PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, T wave amplitude, and ST segment changes in the limb leads (I, II, and III) and augmented leads (aVR, aVL, and aVF). Statistical analysis was conducted using appropriate tests to compare the pre- and post-intervention ECG data.
Preliminary results indicated that aerobic exercise intervention led to significant improvements in several ECG parameters. There was a reduction in heart rate (p < 0.001) and PR interval (p < 0.05) after the intervention. Moreover, QRS duration (p < 0.01), QT interval (p < 0.001), and T wave amplitude (p < 0.001) showed significant changes. Additionally, ST segment changes in the limb leads and augmented leads demonstrated improvements (p < 0.001).
These findings suggest that aerobic exercise can positively influence ECG parameters in obese undergraduate students from universities in Rivers State. The improvements observed in heart rate, PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, T wave amplitude, and ST segment changes indicate enhanced cardiac function and electrical activity following regular aerobic exercise.
Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms responsible for these ECG changes and to investigate the long-term effects of aerobic exercise on cardiovascular health in this population. These findings can contribute to the development of targeted exercise interventions and promote healthy lifestyle choices among obese undergraduate students in Rivers State.
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