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Khraiwesh H, Abdelrahim DN, Mahmoud IF, Faris M. Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices toward Colorectal Cancer and Its Dietary and Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors among Jordanian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Cancer Epidemiol 2024; 2024:4503448. [PMID: 38405266 PMCID: PMC10883744 DOI: 10.1155/2024/4503448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Background Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising, and it is a leading cause of mortality, with greater death rates pronounced in developing countries, including Jordan. Understanding knowledge and awareness of etiologic factors, unhealthy lifestyles, and dietary patterns is crucial for combating ailments. Hence, this study is aimed at investigating the level of knowledge and awareness of CRC-related risk factors, practices, and possible associations of studied variables among young Jordanians. Methodology. A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using an online self-reported assessment of anthropometrics, knowledge, awareness, and dietary and lifestyle practices toward CRC and its related risk factors. Results A study of 795 Jordanian university students found that 93.8% were Jordanians, 73.0% were female, aged 18-24, and single. Most participants were from medical and science schools (69.4%). The vast majority (about 84%) were found to have good knowledge and awareness of CRC and its risk factors, but this was not reflected in their dietary practices. There are significant differences in physical activity, smoking, vegetable consumption, and serving sizes of red meat and processed meats between the sexes. Academic study specialties significantly impact knowledge and awareness. Conclusion The study reveals that while young Jordanian university students have good knowledge and awareness about CRC and its risk factors, these levels are not reflected in their dietary behaviors and food choices for CRC prevention, highlighting the need for national programs to improve these practices, particularly in the younger population.
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- Husam Khraiwesh
- Department of Nutrition and Food Processing, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Salt, Jordan
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- Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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Biggs BK, Rodgers KV, Nayman SJ, Hofschulte DR, Loncar H, Kumar S, Lynch BA, Rajjo TI, Wilson DK. Translation of a family-based behavioral intervention for adolescent obesity using the RE-AIM framework and common steps from adaptation frameworks. Transl Behav Med 2023; 13:700-709. [PMID: 37053109 PMCID: PMC10848213 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibad022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Interventions for adolescent weight management that are ready to use in clinical settings are needed to address the obesity epidemic and improve the health and wellbeing of affected adolescents. This report describes the systematic process our team followed to adapt an evidence-based intervention (EBI) for adolescent weight management from its randomized control trial protocol to a package for delivery in a group-based telehealth format within a medical center. The EBI adaptation was clinician initiated, prompted by identified practice needs, and involved collaboration of the clinical team with the EBI developer. The process was guided by the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework and followed key steps for adapting EBIs to new contexts. RE-AIM-aligned adaptations included telehealth delivery and broader inclusion criteria, separate clinical and research evaluation batteries, adaptations to fit the clinical practice, practical fidelity checklists to guide and record session delivery, and continuous quality improvement processes aimed to facilitate program longevity and family engagement. The process culminated in a package of adapted intervention materials deemed by stakeholders as appropriate to the practice and congruent with the EBI model. This report provides a much-needed practical demonstration of the translation of an EBI for adolescent weight management from research protocol to group telehealth delivery in a medical center. Key lessons include the value of clinician-researcher collaboration, the breadth of resources needed to adapt EBIs for real-world delivery, and the importance of considering delivery context in implementation and evaluation decisions, including defining inclusion criteria, staffing, and outcomes assessments.
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- Bridget K Biggs
- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Papini NM, Jung M, Kang M, Lopez NV, Herrmann SD. Development and Rasch Analysis of the 18-Item Health Resilience Profile (HRP). Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040807. [PMID: 36839165 PMCID: PMC9962227 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Existing resilience measures have psychometric shortcomings, and there is no current gold-standard resilience measure. Previous work indicates adults enrolled in a health coaching program may benefit from a resilience measure that is tailored and contextualized to this sample. This two-part study aimed to develop and evaluate a resilience instrument focused on health behavior change in adults in a health coaching program. Two studies were conducted to (1) create a resilience instrument (Health Resilience Profile; HRP) specific to adults attempting health behavior change (n = 427; female = 83.8%; age = 44.5 ± 11.9 years) and to (2) optimize the instrument performance using Rasch analysis (n = 493; female = 62.1%; age = 49.8 ± 12.5 years). Study 1 identified two issues: (1) four unacceptable misfit items and (2) inappropriate rating scale functioning. Study 2 evaluated an improved instrument based on the outcome of study 1 resulting in one more misfit item, and unidimensionality was supported. The new four-category rating scale functioned well. The item-person map indicated that item difficulty distribution was well matched to participants' resilience level, and items were free from measurement error. Finally, items did not show differential item functioning across age, sex, alcohol use, and obesity status. The 18-item HRP is optimized for adults in a health coaching program.
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- Natalie M. Papini
- Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
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- Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, KS 66160, USA
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Sevild CH, Niemiec CP, Dyrstad SM, Bru LE. Motivation and Lifestyle-Related Changes among Participants in a Healthy Life Centre: A 12-Month Observational Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095167. [PMID: 35564565 PMCID: PMC9105960 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Healthy Life Centers (HLCs) have been established throughout Norway to support lifestyle changes and promote physical and mental health. We conducted a 12-month observational study among participants in an HLC that aimed to improve physical activity (PA) and dietary behaviors, and this study examined predictors of completion, and changes in psychological variables, lifestyle behaviors, and physical health indicators. The participants (N = 120, 71% female, mean age = 44 years) reported symptoms of psychological distress (77%) and were obese (77%). No baseline characteristics were found to be consistent predictors of completion (42%). Completers had significant improvements in autonomous motivation for PA (d = 0.89), perceived competence for PA (d = 1.64) and diet (d = 0.66), psychological distress (d = 0.71), fruit intake (d = 0.64), vegetable intake (d = 0.38), BMI among all participants (d = 0.21) and obese participants (d = 0.34), body fat percentage among all participants (d = 0.22) and obese participants (d = 0.33), and lower body strength (d = 0.91). Fat-free mass and all forms of PA remained unchanged from baseline to 12 months. Hence, there were indications of improvement among completers on psychological variables, lifestyle behaviors, and physical health indicators. The low rate of completion was a concern, and the unchanged levels of PA reflect an important area of focus for future interventions in the context of HLCs.
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- Cille H. Sevild
- Department of Public Health, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway; (C.P.N.); (S.M.D.)
- Research Unit, Centre for Health Promotion, 4068 Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Public Health, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway; (C.P.N.); (S.M.D.)
- Department of Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
- Centre for Learning Environment, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway;
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- Department of Public Health, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway; (C.P.N.); (S.M.D.)
- Department of Education and Sport Science, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway
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- Centre for Learning Environment, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway;
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Cranney L, O'Hara B, Gale J, Rissel C, Bauman A, Phongsavan P. Telephone based coaching for adults at risk of diabetes: impact of Australia's Get Healthy Service. Transl Behav Med 2020; 9:1178-1185. [PMID: 30753699 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibz007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service (GHS), an effective 6-month telephone-based healthy lifestyle coaching service, includes a population-targeted diabetes prevention module (DPM) tailored for adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. This study determined DPM's reach and impact on anthropometric and lifestyle risk factors. Pre-post evaluation design examined self-reported anthropometric (body weight, waist circumference) and lifestyle risk factors (physical activity and dietary behaviors) of DPM participants. Descriptive and chi-square analyses were performed on sociodemographic variables. Behavioral changes were assessed using matched pairs analysis, independent samples analysis, and multivariate analysis. There were 4,222 DPM participants (76.0% female; 75.9% aged ≥ 50; 95.4% spoke English at home). The DPM included higher proportions of older adults (≥50) (75.9% vs. 46.5%; p < .001), retirees (28.7% vs. 18.5%; p < .0001), less educated (33.3% vs. 24.9%; p < .0001), more disadvantaged (41.7% vs. 34.8%; p < .001) and living in regional or rural areas (43.2% vs. 39.8%; p < .001) than the GHS program. DPM participants reported significant improvements at six months for all anthropometric (-3.3 kg weight; -1.2 BMI units; -4.3 cm waist circumference) and behavioral risk factors (+0.2 fruit serves/day; +0.7 vegetables serves/day; -0.2 sweetened drinks/day; -0.2 takeaway meals/week; +1.1 30-min walking sessions/week; +0.7 30-min moderate activity sessions/week; +0.2 20-min vigorous activity sessions/week). Nearly one-third (31.1%) of participants lost ≥5% body weight. The DPM reached priority population groups, those typically underrepresented in diabetes prevention programs and resulted in clinically relevant improvements in anthropometric and lifestyle risk factors in adults at increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
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- Leonie Cranney
- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,NSW Office of Preventive Health, Liverpool, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Psychological Distress and Physical-Activity Levels among People Consulting a Healthy Life Centre for Lifestyle Change. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.5334/paah.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Predictors of engagement and outcome achievement in a behavioural intervention targeting sugar-sweetened beverage intake among rural adults. Public Health Nutr 2019; 23:554-563. [PMID: 31796129 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980019003392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe relationships among baseline characteristics, engagement indicators and outcomes for rural participants enrolled in SIPsmartER, a behavioural intervention targeting sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake. DESIGN A secondary data analysis. Bivariate analyses determined relationships among baseline characteristics (e.g. age, gender, race, education, income), engagement indicators (completion of 6-month health screening, class attendance, call completion) and SSB outcomes (SSB ounce reduction (i.e. US fluid ounces; 1 US fl. oz = 29·57 ml), reduced ≥12 ounces, achieved ≤8 ounce intake). Generalized linear models tested for significant effects of baseline characteristics on engagement indicators and of baseline characteristics and engagement indicators on SSB outcomes. SETTING South-west Virginia, USA, a rural, medically underserved region. PARTICIPANTS Participants' (n 155) mean age was 41 years; most were female (81 %), White (91 %) and earned ≤$US 20 000 per annum (61 %). RESULTS All final models were significant. Engagement models predicted 12-17 % of variance, with age being a significant predictor in all three models. SSB outcome models explained 5-70 % of variance. Number of classes attended was a significant predictor of SSB ounce reduction (β = -6·12, P < 0·01). Baseline SSB intake significantly predicted SSB ounce reduction (β = -0·90, P < 0·001) and achieved ≤8 ounce intake (β = 0·98, P < 0·05). CONCLUSIONS The study identifies several participant baseline characteristics that may impact engagement in and outcomes from a community-based intervention targeting SSB intake. Findings suggest greater attendance of SIPsmartER classes is associated with greater reduction in overall SSB intake; yet engagement variables did not predict other outcomes. Findings will inform the future implementation of SIPsmartER and research studies of similar design and intent.
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Holahan CJ, Holahan CK, Lim S, Powers DA. Living with a smoker, health risk behaviors, and adiposity: an analysis with middle-aged and older women. J Behav Med 2019; 43:850-858. [PMID: 31535272 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00098-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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This study investigated: (a) the association between living with a smoker and weight-related health risk behaviors, and (b) the role of these behaviors in indirectly linking living with a smoker to general and central adiposity. Participants were 83,492 women (age M = 63.5, SD = 7.36) from the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study. In logistic regression analyses at baseline, living with a smoker was associated with increased odds of no exercise (29%), no walking (33%), high dietary fat (62%), and low fruit and vegetable consumption (43%). Using structural equation modeling, bootstrap confidence intervals confirmed a significant indirect effect from living with a smoker to adiposity through health risk behaviors at baseline and prospectively across 3 and 8 years. Health risk behaviors fully explained the living with a smoker-adiposity relationship. These findings integrate clustering and contagion theoretical perspectives on health behaviors and contribute to understanding a novel pathway to adiposity.
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- Charles J Holahan
- Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, 108 E. Dean Keeton St., Austin, TX, 78712, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas at Austin, 2109 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, 1912 Speeedway St., Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Department of Sociology, University of Texas at Austin, 305 E. 23rd St., Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity disproportionately affect minority adults, including African Americans. Engaging in lifestyle changes such as improving dietary habits and increasing physical activity can decrease the incidence and severity of these chronic diseases. The purpose of this research study was to explore the impact of a nutrition education program on health behaviors, lifestyle barriers, emotional eating, and body mass index (BMI) in a community-based setting with a minority sample. METHODS A convenience sample of 47 primarily African American adults participated in two similar Full Plate Diet nutrition interventions for 6 weeks (group I) and 8 weeks (group II). Participants completed pre-assessment and post-assessment of fruit, vegetable, and fat intake, as well as pre-assessment and post-assessment on physical activity, healthy lifestyle barriers, emotional eating, and BMI. CONCLUSIONS After intervention, there was a significant increase in intake of fruits and vegetables and decreased fat intake. No significant differences were found in physical activity, healthy lifestyle barriers, emotional eating, or BMI after the intervention. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE A structured, community-based nutrition education program may result in improved dietary habits among African Americans.
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Simmavong PK, Hillier LM, Petrella RJ. Lessons Learned in the Implementation of HealtheSteps: An Evidence-Based Healthy Lifestyle Program. Health Promot Pract 2018; 20:300-310. [PMID: 29544358 DOI: 10.1177/1524839918759946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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HealtheSteps is a pragmatic, evidence-based lifestyle prescription program aimed at reducing the rates of chronic disease, in particular, type 2 diabetes. A process evaluation was completed to assess the feasibility of the implementation of HealtheSteps in primary care and community-based settings across Canada. Key informant interviews (program providers and participants) were conducted to identify facilitators and barriers to implementation and opportunities for future program adaptation and improvement. Forty-three interviews were conducted across five regions in Canada (15 sites ranging from remote, rural, suburban, and urban). Transcripts were analyzed using a qualitative naturalistic inquiry approach with several facilitating factors identified: pragmatic program design, in-line goals with sites' mandates, and access to ongoing support. Barriers were related to administrative challenges such as booking space, personnel changeovers, and scheduling participants. Findings from this analysis revealed insights on program delivery, design, and importance of site champions. Key lessons learned focused on two areas: infrastructure support and program implementation. The application of these learnings from the HealtheSteps program may inform the development of strategies that can optimize program adaptation and support while reducing real and perceived barriers experienced, thus increasing the success of translation of the evidence-based diabetes program to different points of care.
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- P Karen Simmavong
- Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Geriatric Education and Research in Aging Sciences Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.,St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada
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An Overview of Factors Associated with Adherence to Lifestyle Modification Programs for Weight Management in Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14080922. [PMID: 28813030 PMCID: PMC5580624 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14080922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This review aims to provide an overview of the factors associated with adherence reported in existing literature on lifestyle modification programs for weight management among the adult population. An electronic search was performed using PubMed, Medline, PsycINFO and PsycARTICLE to identify studies that examined the factors of adherence to lifestyle modification programs with explicit definition of adherence indicators. We identified 19 studies published between 2004 and 2016. The most commonly used indicator of adherence was attrition, followed by attendance, self-monitoring and dietary adherence. A broad array of factors has been studied but only few studies exploring each factor. Limited evidence suggested older age, higher education, healthier eating and physical activity behaviours, higher stage of change at baseline and higher initial weight loss may predict better adherence. On the other hand, having depression, stress, strong body shape concern, more previous weight loss attempts and being unemployed may predict poor adherence. Inconsistent findings were obtained for self-efficacy, motivation and male gender. This review highlights the need for more rigorous studies to enhance our knowledge on factors related to adherence. Identification of the factors of adherence could provide important implication for program improvement, ultimately improving the effectiveness and the cost-effectiveness of lifestyle modification program.
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Turk MT, Elci OU, Resick LK, Kalarchian MA. Wise Choices: Nutrition and Exercise for Older Adults: A Community-Based Health Promotion Intervention. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2016; 39:263-272. [PMID: 27536931 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Effective interventions for older adults are needed to address lifestyle behaviors linked to chronic illnesses. We implemented a 12-week group behavioral intervention for 118 racially diverse older adults at 6 community-based senior centers to improve eating and physical activity. Assessments were completed pre- and postintervention, with 85.6% retention. We documented increases in fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake; pace of walking; number of city blocks walked; daily steps walked; functional mobility; and self-rated general health (P < .05). Findings indicate that a relatively low-intensity lifestyle intervention can effectively be implemented for community-dwelling older adults. Further development of this approach is warranted.
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- Melanie T Turk
- Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Drs Turk, Resick, and Kalarchian); and Westat Biostatistics and Data Management Core, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Dr Elci)
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Tomasone JR, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Pila E, Lamontagne ME, Cummings I, Latimer-Cheung AE, Routhier F. Exploring end user adoption and maintenance of a telephone-based physical activity counseling service for individuals with physical disabilities using the Theoretical Domains Framework. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 39:1332-1340. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1193231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Jennifer R. Tomasone
- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- SCI Action Canada, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- SCI Action Canada, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Institut de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Institut de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- SCI Action Canada, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Institut de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Chan CKY, Oldenburg B, Viswanath K. Advancing the science of dissemination and implementation in behavioral medicine: evidence and progress. Int J Behav Med 2015; 22:277-82. [PMID: 26001382 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-015-9490-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The enormous time lag between the discovery of new knowledge and its implementation poses a significant challenge to improving public health because of the very slow uptake into policy and practice. The field of dissemination and implementation research in behavioral medicine is receiving increased attention because of the keen interest in accelerating knowledge transfer from relevant research to improve the health and wellbeing of populations in many different settings, contexts, and countries around the world. This is particularly important in high-risk populations, resource-poor and developing regions of the world where the difference in health systems, languages, and cultures very significantly influences the translation of evidence into policy and practice. Moreover, demonstrating the broader societal and economic value of behavioral interventions in settings where they are implemented can further support the sustainability, uptake, and implementation of these findings in other settings and contexts. This special issue presents a series of empirical studies, reviews, and case studies that address dissemination, implementation, and translation issues in both developed and developing countries. Specifically, the learnings from the application of many and varied theories and research methodologies are very relevant for bridging the current division between research findings and their translation and uptake into policy and practice.
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- Carina K Y Chan
- School of Psychology, Australian Catholic University, 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo, QLD, 4014, Australia,
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