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Zaremba SMM, Stead M, McKell J, O'Carroll RE, Mutrie N, Treweek S, Anderson AS. Response to a novel, weight self-awareness plan used in a multi-component lifestyle intervention programme to reduce breast cancer risk factors in older women-Secondary analysis from the ActWELL trial. J Hum Nutr Diet 2023; 36:266-276. [PMID: 35833600 PMCID: PMC10087426 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The ActWELL randomised controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of a weight management programme delivered by volunteer lifestyle coaches (LCs) in women attending breast clinics. The intervention focused on caloric intake and physical activity, utilising behavioural change techniques including a weight awareness plan (WAP). The current work is a secondary analysis of the ActWELL data and aims to examine the response to the weight self-awareness plan (used as part of the intervention programme). METHODS The LCs invited participants (n = 279) to undertake an implementation intention discussion to formulate a self-weighing (SW) plan. Bodyweight scales were offered, and recording books provided. The physical activity component of the intervention focused on a walking plan assessed by accelerometers. The LCs contacted participants by telephone monthly and provided personalised feedback. Mann-Whitney tests and chi-squared analysis were used to examine the effect of SW on weight change. A qualitative evaluation utilising semi-structured interviews was also undertaken. RESULTS Most participants (96.4%) agreed to set a weekly SW goal and 76 (27%) requested scales. At 12 months, 226 (81%) returned for follow up. The median (interquartile range) weight change for those who self- reported at least one weight (n = 211) was -2.3 kg (-5.0 to 0.0) compared to -1.2 kg (-5.0 to 0.03) in those who did not (n = 14). Participants who reported weights on more than eight occasions (39%) were significantly more likely (p = 0.012) to achieve 5% weight loss compared to those who weighed less often. Low numbers of accelerometers were returned that did not allow for significance testing. Qualitative data (n = 24) indicated that many participants found the WAP helpful and motivating. CONCLUSIONS Greater adherence to the WAP initiated by volunteer coaches is associated with achieving 5% weight loss.
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- Suzanne M M Zaremba
- Division of Population Health & Genomics, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, Institute for Social Marketing and Health, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, Institute for Social Marketing and Health, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Division of Psychology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Division of Population Health & Genomics, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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PurposeDespite lifestyle information needs being an important part of our daily lives, little is known about the role of common sources. Whilst magazines and television are traditional providers of lifestyle content, including for fashion, makeup, fitness and cookery, they have been partly replaced by content-creating online influencers.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate this new resource, this article analyses comments on the videos of 223 UK female lifestyle influencers on YouTube for information about possible viewing patterns.FindingsThree quarters of comments are written during the week of the video being published, consistent with videos being consumed with an information browsing function, rather than treated as an information resource to be searched when needed. Commenting on the videos of multiple influencers occurred often, suggesting that many viewers are not loyal to a single influencer. Thus, influencers seem to primarily support active scanning rather than searching for specific information. Typical viewers of UK female lifestyle influencers can therefore expect to accumulate lifestyle ideas and knowledge for potential future use in addition to gaining timely suggestions for near future routine decision-making.Practical implicationsPublic-facing information professionals, health professionals and counsellors may consider recommending selected videos or influencers to help with lifestyle concerns.Originality/valueThis is the first large scale study of content-creating influencers as a lifestyle information resource.
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Chambers SE, Copson ER, Dutey-Magni PF, Priest C, Anderson AS, Sinclair JMA. Alcohol use and breast cancer risk: A qualitative study of women's perspectives to inform the development of a preventative intervention in breast clinics. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2019; 28:e13075. [PMID: 31038252 PMCID: PMC6767031 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Objective This study aimed to explore women's views about breast cancer risk and alcohol use, to inform the design of a prototype for an intervention in breast clinics about alcohol as a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer. Methods Women recruited in NHS breast screening and symptomatic clinics in Southampton, UK, were invited to take part in semi‐structured telephone interviews or a focus group to discuss their perspectives of breast cancer risk, alcohol consumption and their information needs about these topics. Data were analysed thematically. Twenty‐eight women took part in telephone interviews, and 16 attended one of three focus groups. Results While most women reported a personal responsibility for their health and were interested in advice about modifiable risk factors, few without (or prior to) experience of breast symptoms independently sought information. Many considered alcohol advice irrelevant as the association with breast cancer was largely unknown, and participants did not consider their drinking to be problematic. Women reported trusting information from health organisations like the NHS, but advice needs to be sensitive and non‐blaming. Conclusion NHS breast screening and symptomatic clinics offer a “teachable moment” to engage women with context‐specific advice about alcohol and cancer risk that, if targeted correctly, may assist them in making informed lifestyle choices.
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- Sophia E Chambers
- Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, London, UK
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- Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Research into Cancer Prevention and Screening, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Stevens C, Vrinten C, Smith SG, Waller J, Beeken RJ. Acceptability of receiving lifestyle advice at cervical, breast and bowel cancer screening. Prev Med 2019; 120:19-25. [PMID: 30578909 PMCID: PMC6380892 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cancer screening could be an opportunity to deliver cancer prevention advice, but it is not known how such information would be received. We explored willingness to receive lifestyle advice in the context of the English National Health Service cervical, breast, and bowel (FS; flexible sigmoidoscopy) screening programmes. A population-based survey was conducted in 2016 to collect nationally representative data on willingness to receive lifestyle advice across cervical (n = 768), breast (n = 420) and FS (n = 308) screening programmes. Additional items assessed the impact of lifestyle advice on screening attendance, preference for receiving advice in the event of an abnormal screening result, and timing of advice. Most respondents were willing to receive lifestyle advice around the time of cancer screening (cervical 78.9%, breast 79.4%, FS 81.8%), and if their results were abnormal (cervical 86.3%, breast 83.0%, FS 85.1%). A small proportion indicated it may discourage future attendance (cervical 4.9%, breast 7.0%, FS 8.8%). Most preferred information to be delivered at the screening appointment (cervical 69.8%, breast 72.6%, FS 70.7%). There were no associations between sociodemographic characteristics and willingness to receive lifestyle advice at breast screening. For those intending to attend cervical screening, non-White ethnicity and higher education were associated with increased willingness to receive lifestyle advice. Women were more likely to be willing to receive advice at FS screening than men. Providing lifestyle advice at cancer screening is likely to be acceptable to the general population. The optimal approach for delivery needs careful consideration to minimise potential negative effects on screening attendance.
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- Claire Stevens
- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9NL, UK; Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9NL, UK; Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
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Anderson AS, Craigie AM, Gallant S, McAdam C, Macaskill EJ, Mutrie N, Neilson AR, O'Carroll RE, Rauchhaus P, Sattar N, Stead M, Treweek S. Randomised controlled trial to assess the impact of a lifestyle intervention (ActWELL) in women invited to NHS breast screening. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e024136. [PMID: 30413516 PMCID: PMC6231585 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In Scotland, the incidence of breast cancer is predicted to rise significantly in the next few decades and while there are measures to support reductions in morbidity and mortality, the breast cancer community is currently exploring preventative opportunities including supporting weight management programmes in postmenopausal women. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a theory-based, community delivered, minimal contact, weight management (diet, physical activity and behaviour change techniques) programme (ActWELL) in women with a body mass index (BMI) >25 kg/m2 attending routine breast cancer screening appointments. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study will be a four-centre, 1:1 parallel group randomised controlled trial of a 12-month weight management intervention initiated in breast cancer screening centres, delivered by trained Breast Cancer Now lifestyle coaches in community settings. The intervention programme involves two intervention meetings with coaches plus (up to) nine telephone contacts over 12 months. The programme will focus on personalised diet (including alcoholic and sugary drinks) and physical activity habits. Behaviour change techniques include self-monitoring, goal setting, implementation intentions, action and coping plans. The study has a sample size of 414 women with a BMI >25 kg/m2 attending routine National Health Service breast cancer screening appointments. Measures will be taken at baseline, 12 weeks and at 12-month follow-up, complemented by qualitative interviews exploring perceived acceptability and impact on habitual behaviours. The two co-primary outcomes are mean change in measured body weight and change in physical activity between groups to 12 months. Secondary outcomes are changes in eating habits, alcohol intake, sedentary time, quality of life, waist circumference, lipid, haemoglobin A1c and insulin profiles, blood pressure and cost-effectiveness of the intervention. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The protocol has been approved by East of Scotland Research Ethics Committee (17/ES/0073). All participants provide written informed consent. Dissemination will be through peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN11057518; Pre-results.
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- Annie S Anderson
- Division of Cancer Research, Centre for Research into Cancer Prevention and Screening, Division of Population Health and Genomics, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Cancer Research, Centre for Research into Cancer Prevention and Screening, Division of Population Health and Genomics, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Cancer Research, Centre for Research into Cancer Prevention and Screening, Division of Population Health and Genomics, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Breast Surgery, NHS Tayside, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Division of Psychology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Tayside Clinical Trials Unit, Tayside Medical Sciences Centre, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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