Bilge International Journal of Science and Technology Research, cilt.6, sa.2, ss.106-111, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
The Adductor Pollicis Muscle Thickness (APMT) value is the numerical value
obtained by measuring the thickness that contains components such as tissue, skin, nerve and
adipose tissue by means of a caliper. A new anthropometric measurement technique, APMT,
is promising for clinical use in conditions such as obesity and malnutrition. In this study, it
is aimed to compare APMT measurement with other anthropometric measurements in
overweight-obese and normal weight female individuals. Healthy female individuals living
in Sivas, between the ages of 18-25, overweight-obese and with normal weight were included
in the study. APMT measurements were taken from both the right and left hands of the
participants. The measurements were repeated twice and the average of the measurements
was taken. The study sample was divided into normal weight and overweight-obese groups.
A total of 46 individuals were included in the study by including 23 women in the groups.
While obese individuals constitute 15.2% of the sample; overweight individuals constitute
34.8%. While APMT-R was 15.37±1.90, APMT-L was 15.04±1.78 mm in individuals with
normal weight; APMT-R was 17.10±2.81 and APMT-L was 16.69±22.75 mm in overweight
and obese individuals. APMT and APMT index values measured on both the right and left
hands were found to be higher in overweight-obese individuals than in individuals with
normal weight (p<0.05). In the study, it was revealed that APMT and APMT index measured
in the right and left hands showed a moderate positive correlation with BMI (p<0.05). It was
observed that the correlation between APMT thickness and other anthropometric
measurements was higher in overweight and obese individuals. The results obtained from the
study show that the increase in weight, muscle and adipose tissue affects APMT values.
Anthropometric measurements and APMT values correlate with each other. Therefore,
APMT measurement is a feasible method in different age groups and in different clinical
situations because it is easy and applicable.