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Gallagher J, Bayman EO, Cadmus-Bertram LA, Jenkins NDM, Pearlman A, Whitaker KM, Carr LJ. Physical Activity Among Rural Men: Barriers and Preferences. Prev Chronic Dis 2023; 20:E88. [PMID: 37797290 PMCID: PMC10557978 DOI: 10.5888/pcd20.230046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Physical activity positively affects health. Although 94% of Americans know the health benefits of regular physical activity, more than 75% do not achieve recommended levels. The objective of our study was to identify and define the key components of a physical activity intervention tailored to rural American men. METHODS We recruited rural men (N = 447) via Amazon's Mechanical Turk online platform to complete a needs assessment survey focused on their interest in a physical activity intervention, preferred intervention features, and potential intervention objectives. Data were summarized by using descriptive statistics. A cumulative logistic regression model examined associations between the men's perceived importance of physical activity to health and their interest in a physical activity intervention. RESULTS Almost all participants (97.7%) rated physical activity as "at least somewhat important" to their health, and 83.9% indicated they would be "at least somewhat interested" in participating in a physical activity intervention. On a scale of 1 (not at all a barrier) to 5 (very much a barrier), motivation (mean 3.4; 95% CI, 3.3-3.5), cold weather (mean, 3.4; 95% CI, 3.3-3.5), and tiredness (mean, 3.3; 95% CI, 3.2-3.4) were rated the biggest barriers to physical activity. Becoming fitter (54.1%) was the top reason for joining a physical activity program. Preferred delivery channels for receiving an intervention were mobile application (ranked from 1 being the most preferred and 9 being the least preferred: mean, 2.8; 95% CI, 2.70-3.09) and e-mail (mean, 4.2; 95% CI, 3.92-4.36). Rural men preferred interventions that taught them how to exercise and that could be done from home. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest US men in rural areas are receptive to physical activity programs. A systematic approach and a clear model of development are needed to tailor future physical activity interventions to the special needs of rural men.
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- Jacob Gallagher
- Department of Health and Human Physiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City
- 225 S Grand Ave, Iowa City, IA 52242
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- Departments of Biostatistics and Anesthesia, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Department of Health and Human Physiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Department of Health and Human Physiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City
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Jackman PC, Lane A, Allen-Collinson J, Henderson H. Older adults' and service providers' experiences of a settings-based health promotion initiative in English football. Health Promot Int 2023; 38:daad027. [PMID: 37339012 PMCID: PMC10797665 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daad027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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The study was undertaken to explore the experiences of older adults and service providers in a settings-based health promotion initiative in a football club. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 older adults attending an 'Extra Time Hub' (ETH) and two staff delivering the initiative. Our reflexive thematic analysis generated six themes. Findings revealed the brand of the sports club attracted some to join the ETH, but through partnerships with local agencies, the initiative was also successful in widening participation beyond older adults with an interest in football. Participants perceived that the ETH was beneficial for their mental health, helped them develop social connections, and promoted positive physical activity experiences. Moreover, the variety of pleasures derived from participation were also discussed. Our findings also illustrate the central role of staff in older adults' experiences of this form of health promotion. Overall, this study contributes to understandings of settings-based health promotion activities in sports clubs, and also demonstrates the potential for sports clubs to widen engagement with the local community through health promotion for older adults.
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- Patricia C Jackman
- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, Ireland
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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Jacobsen E, Boyers D, Manson P, Avenell A. A Systematic Review of the Evidence for Non-surgical Weight Management for Adults with Severe Obesity: What is Cost Effective and What are the Implications for the Design of Health Services? Curr Obes Rep 2022; 11:356-385. [PMID: 36409442 PMCID: PMC9729129 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-022-00483-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2) increases premature mortality and reduces quality-of-life. Obesity-related disease (ORD) places substantial burden on health systems. This review summarises the cost-effectiveness evidence for non-surgical weight management programmes (WMPs) for adults with severe obesity. RECENT FINDINGS Whilst evidence shows bariatric surgery is often cost-effective, there is no clear consensus on the cost-effectiveness of non-surgical WMPs. Thirty-two studies were included. Most were short-term evaluations that did not capture the long-term costs and consequences of ORD. Decision models often included only a subset of relevant ORDs, and made varying assumptions about the rate of weight regain over time. A lack of sensitivity analyses limited interpretation of results. Heterogeneity in the definition of WMPs and usual care prevents formal evidence synthesis. We were unable to establish the most cost-effective WMPs. Addressing these limitations may help future studies provide more robust cost-effectiveness evidence for decision makers.
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- Elisabet Jacobsen
- Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK.
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- Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK.
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Budden T, Dimmock JA, Rosenberg M, Beauchamp MR, Fitzpatrick I, Jackson B. MAN v FAT Soccer: Feasibility Study and Preliminary Efficacy of a Sport-Based Weight-Loss Intervention for Overweight and Obese Men in Australia. JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 44:359-369. [PMID: 36049750 DOI: 10.1123/jsep.2021-0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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MAN v FAT Soccer is a sport-based weight-loss program for overweight and obese men that originated in the United Kingdom (i.e., as MAN v FAT Football) and appears to successfully engage men with weight loss. We sought to explore whether the program would work in an Australian context by (a) establishing a foundation for the implementation of the program on a larger scale and (b) determining how large-scale implementation is most feasible. We conducted a nonrandomized, single intervention group feasibility trial of MAN v FAT Soccer in Australia with 418 male participants with a body mass index greater than 27.50 kg/m2. Results indicate that the program is acceptable, with participants reporting positive perceptions of the various components of the program and a high proportion reporting intentions to recommend the program to others (95.9%). Furthermore, preliminary effectiveness results indicate positive changes in weight (4.6% reduction) and physical activity (88.5% increase) and improvements in psychological outcomes such as depression (17.6% decrease), stress (19.0% decrease), and body appreciation (19.1% increase). Our findings provide general support for the feasibility of MAN v FAT Soccer and the notion that leveraging competition and masculinity may help drive men's health behavior change.
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- Timothy Budden
- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, WA,Australia
- Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA,Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA,Australia
- Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD,Australia
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- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, WA,Australia
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC,Canada
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- UWA Sport, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA,Australia
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- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, WA,Australia
- Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA,Australia
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Fenton A, Cooper-Ryan AM, Hardey M(M, Ahmed W. Football Fandom as a Platform for Digital Health Promotion and Behaviour Change: A Mobile App Case Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148417. [PMID: 35886270 PMCID: PMC9317557 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background: The last decade has seen a dramatic shift toward the study of fitness surveillance, thanks in part to the emergence of mobile health (mHealth) apps that allow users to track their health through a variety of data-driven insights. This study examines the adoption trends and community mediation of the mobile fitness application ‘FanFit’, a platform aimed at promoting physical activity among sports fans by creating a fitness app branded to their favourite team for health promotion. Objective: Our study looked at the impact of a specially designed mobile app (FanFit) as a digital health intervention for initiating and maintaining physical activity as part of football club membership. Our analysis indicates that app users will adopt healthier behaviours as a result of the app’s sense of fan community and behaviour change. Methods: The findings reported here are based on an implementation of the FanFit app and, in particular, on those who participated in a more in-depth study (n = 30). These participants were Rangers FC supporters with a mix of genders (n = 19 males and n = 11 females). Focus groups and interviews were conducted with participants to ascertain users’ perspectives on the most effective methods for nudging users toward adopting and maintaining a pattern of fitness behaviours. Results: The findings show that the user community was interested in fitness and wanted to live a ‘healthy lifestyle,’ which was augmented and fuelled by the app’s competitive architecture design. Furthermore, the data reveal a new fan-health discourse about a person’s developing wants, talents, and identities as embodied beings. Conclusions: We have developed and presented valid links between the use of sports club apps and health programmes. The app could be useful for sports programmes and club providers looking for mHealth applications that provide community support through fan discourse with opportunities for both male and female fans.
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- Alex Fenton
- Business School, University of Chester, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK;
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- Stirling Management School, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-(0)1786-467333
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McDonald MD, Hunt K, Sivaramakrishnan H, Moullin J, Avenell A, Kerr DA, Birch JM, Ntoumanis N, Quested E. A systematic review examining socioeconomic factors in trials of interventions for men that report weight as an outcome. Obes Rev 2022; 23:e13436. [PMID: 35187778 PMCID: PMC9285916 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Weight management interventions designed specifically for men have become more common, but the extent to which socioeconomic factors are considered in trials of these interventions is unclear. We synthesized study characteristics, methods, and reporting of interventions with a behavioral component for men that report weight as an outcome, to establish the extent to which socioeconomic factors are considered during intervention design, conduct, and reporting. A comprehensive search was conducted on Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and CENTRAL for studies published from January 2000 to July 2021. Thirty-six trials were included. Educational attainment (n = 24) was the most frequently reported socioeconomic characteristic, followed by working status (n = 14) and area level deprivation (n = 12). Seven studies did not report any socioeconomic characteristics. Most studies (n = 20) did not mention the socioeconomic profile of their samples in relation to study strengths or limitations. Few (n = 4) consulted with men from lower socioeconomic groups during intervention design. One study examined potential differential intervention effects across socioeconomic groups, with most not powered to do so. Recent feasibility trials (n = 3) targeting specific socioeconomic groups suggest a potential nascent towards a greater consideration of factors related to equity. To best inform public health policy related to health inequalities, greater consideration of socioeconomic factors is required in trials of men's weight management interventions.
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- Matthew D McDonald
- Curtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Physical Activity and Well-Being Research Group, enAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Physical Activity and Well-Being Research Group, enAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Institute for Social Marketing and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Curtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Physical Activity and Well-Being Research Group, enAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Curtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Physical Activity and Well-Being Research Group, enAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
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- Curtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Physical Activity and Well-Being Research Group, enAble Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Petrella AR, Sabiston CM, O’Rourke RH, Santa Mina D, Hamilton RJ, Matthew AG. Process Evaluation of a Sport-Based Supportive Care Intervention for Testicular Cancer Survivors: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112800. [PMID: 35681779 PMCID: PMC9179291 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Testicular cancer survivors report unmet supportive care needs that are associated with poorer physical and mental health, yet engagement in traditional supportive care is low. The Ball’s in Your Court intervention was designed to engage testicular cancer survivors in supportive care by leveraging a community-based sport and exercise model. Age-appropriate, gender-sensitized, and disease specific elements were reflected in the intervention design, setting, content, and delivery. The intervention included five weekly health promotion sessions among a group of testicular cancer survivors. The purpose of this study was to explore the intervention’s (i) feasibility and acceptability, (ii) effects on testicular cancer survivors’ perceived health, and (iii) gain feedback for intervention refinement. A total of 10 testicular cancer survivors participated in the pilot and completed questionnaires on demographics, cancer history, perceived health, and physical activity behavior at baseline (pre-intervention) and perceived health and satisfaction with intervention components (post-intervention). Open-ended feedback surveys were collected after each weekly session and researcher field notes were recorded by three members of the study team. One month following the intervention, a focus group was conducted with intervention participants. All participants were satisfied with the intervention. Content analysis of the qualitative data supported intervention acceptability. Visual analysis conducted at the individual level indicated that perceived health either remained stable or improved from pre- to post-intervention. The Ball’s in Your Court intervention provides a feasible and acceptable approach for the delivery of supportive care aimed at improving testicular cancer survivors’ health and wellness. Recommendations for intervention refinement were provided and require future examination.
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- Anika R. Petrella
- Cancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London NW1 2PG, UK;
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 2W6, Canada; (R.H.O.); (D.S.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 2W6, Canada; (R.H.O.); (D.S.M.)
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 2W6, Canada; (R.H.O.); (D.S.M.)
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- The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (R.J.H.); (A.G.M.)
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- The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada; (R.J.H.); (A.G.M.)
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Mitchell EJ, Sprange K, Treweek S, Nixon E. Value and engagement: what can clinical trials learn from techniques used in not-for-profit marketing? Trials 2022; 23:457. [PMID: 35655239 PMCID: PMC9164393 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06417-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Marketing is a core business function in commercial companies but is also frequently used by not-for-profit organisations. Marketing focuses on understanding what people value to make choices about engaging with a product or service: a concept also key to understanding why people may choose to engage with a clinical trial. Understanding the needs and values of stakeholders, whether they are participants, staff at recruiting sites or policy-makers, is critical for a clinical trial to be a success. As many trials fail to recruit and retain participants, perhaps it is time for us to consider approaches from other disciplines. Though clinical trial teams may consider evidence- and non-evidence-based recruitment and retention strategies, this is rarely done in a systematic, streamlined way and is often in response to challenges once the trial has started. In this short commentary, we argue the need for a formal marketing approach to be applied to clinical trials, from the outset, as a potential prevention to recruitment and retention problems.
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- E J Mitchell
- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, Applied Health Research Building, University Park, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, Applied Health Research Building, University Park, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, Health Sciences Building, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Nottingham University Business School, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK
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McGrath A, Murphy N, Egan T, Ormond G, Richardson N. An Economic Evaluation of 'Sheds for Life': A Community-Based Men's Health Initiative for Men's Sheds in Ireland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042204. [PMID: 35206391 PMCID: PMC8871832 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Men’s Sheds (‘Sheds’) attract a diverse cohort of men and, as such, have been identified as spaces with the potential to engage marginalized subpopulations with more structured health promotion. ‘Sheds for Life’ is a 10-week men’s health initiative for Sheds in Ireland and the first structured health promotion initiative formally evaluated in Sheds. Cost is an important implementation outcome in the evaluation of Sheds for Life when operating in an environment where budgets are limited. Therefore, an economic evaluation is critical to highlight cost-effectiveness for decision makers who determine sustainability. This is the first study to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of health endeavors in Sheds. All costs from pre-implementation to maintenance phases were gathered, and questionnaires incorporating the SF-6D were administered to participants (n = 421) at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. Then, utility scores were generated to determine quality-adjusted life years (QALYS). Results demonstrate that the intervention group experienced an average 3.3% gain in QALYS from baseline to 3 months and a further 2% gain from 3 months to 6 months at an estimated cost per QALY of €15,724. These findings highlight that Sheds for Life is a cost-effective initiative that effectively engages and enhances the well-being of Shed members.
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- Aisling McGrath
- School of Health Sciences, Waterford Institute of Technology, X91 K0EK Waterford, Ireland;
- Correspondence:
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- School of Health Sciences, Waterford Institute of Technology, X91 K0EK Waterford, Ireland;
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- School of Business, Waterford Institute of Technology, X91 K0EK Waterford, Ireland; (T.E.); (G.O.)
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- School of Business, Waterford Institute of Technology, X91 K0EK Waterford, Ireland; (T.E.); (G.O.)
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- National Centre for Men’s Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, R93 V960 Carlow, Ireland;
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Jacques RM, Ahmed R, Harper J, Ranjan A, Saeed I, Simpson RM, Walters SJ. Recruitment, consent and retention of participants in randomised controlled trials: a review of trials published in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Journals Library (1997-2020). BMJ Open 2022; 12:e059230. [PMID: 35165116 PMCID: PMC8845327 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To review the consent, recruitment and retention rates for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) funded by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and published in the online NIHR Journals Library between January 1997 and December 2020. DESIGN Comprehensive review. SETTING RCTs funded by the NIHR and published in the NIHR Journals Library. DATA EXTRACTION Information relating to the trial characteristics, sample size, recruitment and retention. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the recruitment rate (number of participants recruited per centre per month). Secondary outcomes were the target sample size and whether it was achieved; consent rates (percentage of eligible participants who consented and were randomised) and retention rates (percentage of randomised participants retained and assessed with valid primary outcome data). RESULTS This review identified 388 individual RCTs from 379 reports in the NIHR Journals Library. The final recruitment target sample size was achieved in 63% (245/388) of the RCTs. The original recruitment target was revised in 30% (118/388) of trials (downwards in 67% (79/118)). The median recruitment rate (participants per centre per month) was found to be 0.95 (IQR: 0.42-2.60); the median consent rate was 72% (IQR: 50%-88%) and the median retention rate was estimated at 88% (IQR: 80%-97%). CONCLUSIONS There is considerable variation in the consent, recruitment and retention rates in publicly funded RCTs. Although the majority of (6 out of 10) trials in this review achieved their final target sample; 3 out of 10 trials revised their original target sample size (downwards in 7 out of 10 trials). Investigators should bear this in mind at the planning stage of their study and not be overly optimistic about their recruitment projections.
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- Richard M Jacques
- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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McGrath A, Richardson N, Murphy N. Strategies for effective implementation and scale-up of a multi-level co-designed men's health initiative "Sheds for Life" in Irish Men's Sheds. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2022; 2:940031. [PMID: 36925798 PMCID: PMC10012692 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2022.940031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Sheds for Life is a gender-specific tailored men's health initiative engaging "hard-to-reach" men in the Men's Shed setting in Ireland. It is implemented by multiple stakeholders at individual, provider, organization and systems level and thus multiple contextual factors influence its scalability. This research used established implementation science frameworks to guide participatory research approaches that captured the process and identified facilitators of and barriers to implementation and scale-up. Active recruitment, co-design processes, leadership and stakeholder engagement emerged as key facilitators of implementation. Prominent barriers were institutional capacity and funding. Acceptability, adoption and appropriateness of the initiative were high among stakeholders with sustainability largely contingent on funding and staff resources. Findings make a valuable contribution to knowledge by capturing the process involved in the implementation of a complex multi-level men's health intervention. It provides a "how to" guide of strategies to engage hard-to-reach men with health promotion, the operationalization and application of implementation frameworks in community-based health promotion, and the implementation of health promotion in Men's Sheds. Documented barriers and facilitators that impact implementation of a community-based men's health program are rare and provide a valuable blueprint for practitioners, researchers and policy makers in the field.
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- Aisling McGrath
- School of Health Sciences, South East Technological University, Waterford, Ireland
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- National Centre for Men's Health, South East Technological University, Carlow, Ireland
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- School of Health Sciences, South East Technological University, Waterford, Ireland
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Hargreaves EA, Marsh S, Maddison R. Factors Influencing Men's Experiences and Engagement with the Rugby Fans in Training-New Zealand Pilot Trial: A Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Men. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:1737. [PMID: 34946463 PMCID: PMC8700970 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Health promotion programs designed specifically to support men to improve their lifestyle behaviours are required to improve men's health. This study explored factors that influenced men's experiences of, and engagement with, the Rugby Fans in Training-New Zealand pilot trial, a professional sport-based healthy lifestyle intervention for overweight men. Thirty-five men (mean age = 45, SD = 10 years) who completed the 12-week intervention participated in one of eight semi-structured focus groups. Using inductive thematic analysis, five themes represented the meanings in the data. First, a group of like-minded men all in the same boat recognised the importance of being in similar life situations and having similar reasons for joining the programme. Second, the men described the importance of the support and motivation provided by the team atmosphere created through the programme. Third, the motivational coach recognised the characteristics, skills and knowledge of the coach delivering the programme which created engagement with it. Fourth, the education sessions were valued for the knowledge gained and underpinning philosophies that guided them. Finally, the involvement of the rugby franchise influenced commitment to the programme and created initial interest. These results provide evidence for the key components that should be incorporated into the future development of and improvement to healthy lifestyle interventions for men.
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- Elaine Anne Hargreaves
- School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; (S.M.); (R.M.)
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand; (S.M.); (R.M.)
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC 3125, Australia
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Are sex disparities in COVID-19 a predictable outcome of failing men's health provision? Nat Rev Urol 2021; 19:47-63. [PMID: 34795426 PMCID: PMC8600906 DOI: 10.1038/s41585-021-00535-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has taken a catastrophic toll on society, health-care systems and the economy. Notably, COVID-19 has been shown to be associated with a higher mortality rate in men than in women. This disparity is likely to be a consequence of a failure to invest in men’s health, as it has also been established that men have a lower life expectancy and poorer outcomes from non-communicable diseases than women. A variety of biological, social and economic factors have contributed to the sex disparities in mortality from COVID-19. A streamlined men’s health programme — with the urologist as the gatekeeper of men’s health — is needed to help prevent future tragedies of this nature. COVID-19 has been shown to be associated with a higher mortality rate in men than in women. In this Perspectives article, the authors posit that this disparity is due to a failure to invest in men’s health and discuss the biological, social and economic factors that have contributed to the sex disparities in mortality from COVID-19, as well as considering how a streamlined men’s health programme with the urologist in a central role could address these issues.
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Nicolson GH, Hayes CB, Darker CD. A Cluster-Randomised Crossover Pilot Feasibility Study of a Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Occupational Sedentary Behaviour in Professional Male Employees. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:9292. [PMID: 34501882 PMCID: PMC8431104 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Professional male office employees have been identified as those most at risk of prolonged sedentary time, which is associated with many long-term adverse health conditions. The aim of the study was to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a gender-sensitive multicomponent intervention, guided by the socio-ecological model, to reduce occupational sedentary behaviour by increasing physical activity in professional men. The main elements of the intervention comprised: a Garmin watch with associated web-based platform/smartphone application, an under-desk pedal machine, and management participation and support. A cluster-randomised crossover pilot feasibility trial recruiting professional males was conducted in two workplaces. Mixed methods were used to assess the primary outcomes of recruitment, retention, and acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. Secondary outcomes included objectively measured sedentary behaviour, standing and physical activity. Focus groups were used to explore the acceptability of the intervention in a real-world setting. Twenty-two participants were recruited (mean age 42.9 years (SD 11.0)). Recruitment and retention rates were 73.3% and 95%, respectively. Overall, participants found the intervention acceptable and feasible, and expressed enjoyment of the intervention, however desk set-up issues with the pedal devices were noted. The manual recording of the pedalling bouts was overly burdensome. Preliminary data indicate that the intervention may reduce occupational sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity. This intervention should be further tested in a definitive trial following consideration of the findings of this pilot feasibility trial.
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- Gail Helena Nicolson
- Public Health & Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College Dublin, Russell Centre, Tallaght Cross, D24 DH74 Dublin, Ireland; (C.B.H.); (C.D.D.)
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Sharp P, Stolp S, Bottorff JL, Oliffe JL, Hunt K, Caperchione CM. Can lifestyle interventions improve Canadian men's mental health? Outcomes from the HAT TRICK programme. Health Promot Int 2021; 36:943-951. [PMID: 33246330 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daaa120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Engaging men in mental health promotion can be difficult because of reticence about help-seeking, especially for gender neutral programmes. Developments in men's health research has pointed to the success of gender-sensitized programmes to increase men's engagement in healthy lifestyle interventions targeting physical activity and healthy eating; however, less is known about the impact of these interventions on men's mental health. This study explored changes to men's depression risk and health-related quality of life at post-intervention (12 weeks) and 9-month follow-up, after participating in HAT TRICK, a gender-sensitized lifestyle intervention for overweight men. Participants completed validated self-report measures of mental health at baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks) and 9-month follow-up. Men's scores on the Male Depression Risk Scale (MDRS) and the SF-12 questionnaire, including physical health (PH12) and mental health (MH12) composite scores, were analyzed using mixed linear models to assess linear trends. At baseline, men (N = 62) had a mean age of 50.98 (SD = 10.09) years and BMI of 35.87 (SD = 5.51) kg/m2. Results show that both the MDRS and the MH12 showed improvements in participants' mental health, with significant linear trends (p = 0.003; p = 0.003) qualified with significant quadratic trends over time (p = 0.02; p = 0.03). There were no significant changes in the PH12 over time. Gender-sensitized programmes for overweight men, such as HAT TRICK, are a promising approach to positively influence components of men's mental health, with the potential for sustained improvements over the long term.
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- Paul Sharp
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, University of British Columbia, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada.,School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5, Canada.,Department of Nursing, University of Melbourne, 61 Barry St, Melbourne, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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- Institute for Social Marketing and Health, University of Stirling, Queen's Ct, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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Bergin N, Richardson N. 'Sheds for Life': getting the balance right in delivering health promotion through Sheds in Ireland. Health Promot Int 2021; 36:605-615. [PMID: 32830228 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daaa082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Men with the poorest health outcomes are, paradoxically, the least likely to access health services or to engage with health promotion interventions. This has focused attention on developing gender-sensitive and strengths-based approaches to engage so-called 'hard-to-reach' men. Men's Sheds ('Sheds') are recognized as an alternative space in which to engage older and more marginalized groups of men in health. The aim of this study was to establish key principles that could align the ethos of Sheds with a national health promotion initiative ('Sheds for Life'; SFL) in terms of methods of engagement, programme content and models of delivery. Qualitative methods incorporating semi-structured interviews, focus groups and observations were conducted with men in Sheds ('Shedders'; n = 38), oversight/advisory groups (n = 11) and partner organizations (n = 8). The principles of grounded theory were used to inform data collection and analysis. Findings revealed a range of mediating factors in terms of how Shedders engage with or 'do' health that were grounded in a recognition of the health-enhancing 'essence' of Sheds and in 'making men's health men's business'. Key learnings arising from the process of engaging with Shedders included the importance of investing in relationships, establishing credibility and tailoring SFL programme content and delivery to individual Sheds. In terms of conceptualizing SFL, attention was drawn to the need for a coherent and formalized SFL strategy and 'rules of engagement', as well as a robust and sustainable system for implementation. This is the first study that informs a more systematic and formal approach to health promotion in Sheds.
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- Niamh Bergin
- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland
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- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland
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Coupe N, Cotterill S, Peters S. Enhancing community weight loss groups in a low socioeconomic status area: Application of the COM-B model and Behaviour Change Wheel. Health Expect 2021; 25:2043-2055. [PMID: 34350682 PMCID: PMC9615060 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Obesity rates are higher among people of lower socioeconomic status. While numerous health behaviour interventions targeting obesity exist, they are more successful at engaging higher socioeconomic status populations, leaving those in less affluent circumstances with poorer outcomes. This highlights a need for more tailored interventions. The aim of this study was to enhance an existing weight loss course for adults living in low socioeconomic communities. Methods The Behaviour Change Wheel approach was followed to design an add‐on intervention to an existing local authority‐run weight loss group, informed by mixed‐methods research and stakeholder engagement. Results The COM‐B analysis of qualitative data revealed that changes were required to psychological capability, physical and social opportunity and reflective motivation to enable dietary goal‐setting behaviours. The resulting SMART‐C booklet included 6 weeks of dietary goal setting, with weekly behavioural contract and review. Conclusion This paper details the development of the theory‐ and evidence‐informed SMART‐C intervention. This is the first report of the Behaviour Change Wheel being used to design an add‐on tool to enhance existing weight loss services. The process benefitted from a further checking stage with stakeholders.
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- Nia Coupe
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK.,Faculty of Social Science, School of Psychology, University of Chester, Chester, UK
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Centre for Biostatistics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Moore G, Campbell M, Copeland L, Craig P, Movsisyan A, Hoddinott P, Littlecott H, O'Cathain A, Pfadenhauer L, Rehfuess E, Segrott J, Hawe P, Kee F, Couturiaux D, Hallingberg B, Evans R. Adapting interventions to new contexts-the ADAPT guidance. BMJ 2021; 374:n1679. [PMID: 34344699 PMCID: PMC8329746 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.n1679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Graham Moore
- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health improvement (DECIPHer), School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health improvement (DECIPHer), School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Pettenkofer School of Public Health, Munich, Germany
- Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health improvement (DECIPHer), School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School for Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Pettenkofer School of Public Health, Munich, Germany
- Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Pettenkofer School of Public Health, Munich, Germany
- Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health improvement (DECIPHer), Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Menzies Centre for Health Policy, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- O'Brien Institute of Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Public Health, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health improvement (DECIPHer), School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health improvement (DECIPHer), School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health improvement (DECIPHer), School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Kelly L, Harrison M, Richardson N, Carroll P, Egan T, Ormond G, Robertson S. Economic evaluation of 'Men on the Move', a 'real world' community-based physical activity programme for men. Eur J Public Health 2021; 31:156-160. [PMID: 32879966 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) interventions capable of producing health benefits cost effectively are a public health priority across the Western world. 'Men on the Move' (MOM), a community-based PA intervention for men, demonstrated significant health benefits up to 52-weeks (W) post-baseline. This article details the economic evaluation of MOM with a view to determining its cost-effectiveness as a public health intervention to be rolled out nationally in Ireland. METHODS Cost-effectiveness was determined by comparing the costs (direct and indirect) of the programme to its benefits, which were captured as the impact on quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). For the benefits, cost-utility analysis was conducted by retrospectively adapting various health-related measures of participants to generate health states using Brazier et al.'s (2002) short form-6D algorithm. This in turn allowed for 'utility measures' to be generated, from which QALYs were derived. RESULTS Findings show MOM to be cost-effective in supporting an 'at risk' cohort of men achieves significant improvements in aerobic fitness, weight loss and waist reduction. The total cost per participant (€125.82 for each of the 501 intervention participants), the QALYs gained (11.98 post-12-W intervention, or 5.3% health improvement per participant) and estimated QALYs ratio costs of €3723 represents a cost-effective improvement when compared to known QALY guidelines. CONCLUSIONS The analysis shows that the cost per QALY achieved by MOM is significantly less than the existing benchmarks of £20 000 and €45 000 in the UK and Ireland respectively, demonstrating MOM to be cost-effective.
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- Liam Kelly
- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- Department of Business, Accountancy and Economics, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- Department of Business, Accountancy and Economics, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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McGrath A, Murphy N, Richardson N. Study protocol: evaluation of sheds for life (SFL): a community-based men's health initiative designed "for shedders by shedders" in Irish Men's sheds using a hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:801. [PMID: 33902508 PMCID: PMC8072742 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10823-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Men’s Sheds (“Sheds”) offer a unique opportunity to reach a captive audience of “hard-to-reach” men. However, attempts to engage Sheds in structured health promotion programmes must respect the ethos of Sheds as highly variable, autonomous, non-structured spaces. This paper captures the key methodologies used in “Sheds for Life’ (SFL), a men’s health initiative tailored to the Shed setting. Methods A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study design is used to test effectiveness and implementation outcomes across multiple levels (participant, provider, organisational and systems levels). A dynamic, iterative and collaborative process seeks to address barriers and translation into the real world context. Using a community-based participatory research approach and guided by established implementation frameworks, Shed members (‘Shedders’) assume the role of key decision makers throughout the evaluation process to promote the systematic uptake of SFL across Shed settings. The protocols pertaining to the development, design and implementation of SFL and the evaluation of impact on participants’ health and wellbeing outcomes up to 12 months are outlined. Conclusions There is a dynamic interplay between the intervention characteristics of SFL and the need to assess and understand the diverse contexts of Sheds and the wider implementation environment. A pragmatic and context-specific design is therefore favoured over a tightly controlled efficacy trial. Documenting the protocols used to evaluate and implement a complex multi-level co-developed intervention such as SFL helps to inform gender-specific, community-based men’s health promotion and translational research more broadly. Trial registration This study has been retrospectively registered with the ‘International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number’ registry (ISRCTN79921361) as of the 5th of March 2021. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-10823-8.
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- Aisling McGrath
- Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Waterford Institute of Technology Ireland, Waterford, Ireland
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Waterford Institute of Technology Ireland, Waterford, Ireland
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- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow, Ireland.
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Vancampfort D, Van Damme T, Firth J, Stubbs B, Schuch F, Suetani S, Arkesteyn A, Van Biesen D. Physical activity correlates in children and adolescents, adults, and older adults with an intellectual disability: a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:4189-4200. [PMID: 33861676 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1909665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Understanding enablers of and barriers for physical activity (PA) participation in people with intellectual disability (ID) is an essential first step to develop effective interventions. This systematic review examined correlates of PA across the socio-ecological model (i.e., intra-personal, inter-personal, environmental and policy level) in people with ID across the lifespan. MATERIAL AND METHODS Major electronic databases were searched from inception until 15 February 2021. Keywords included "physical activity" or "exercise" and "intellectual disability" or "mental retardation." A summary coding was used to analyze the data for adolescents (<18 years), adults (18 < 50 years), and older adults (50≤ years). RESULTS Out of 83 PA correlates, retrieved from 39 studies (n = 26,456), only three consistent (i.e., reported in four or more studies) correlates were identified. In adults, older age (7/11, 64%), more severe ID (9/9, 100%) and the presence of physical mobility problems (3/4, 75%) were associated with decreased PA. From 38 correlates identified, no consistent correlates were identified for children and adolescents and older people. CONCLUSIONS Despite the abundance of evidence of the PA benefits for people with ID, we only found consistent evidence for three correlates reliably being related to PA in adults with ID. More research, particularly among young and older people is urgently needed.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONMore severe intellectual disability is an important barrier for being active in adults with intellectual disability.Presence of physical health problems is an important barrier for being active in adults with intellectual disability.
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- Davy Vancampfort
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,University Psychiatric Center, KU Leuven, Leuven-Kortenberg, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,University Psychiatric Center, KU Leuven, Leuven-Kortenberg, Belgium
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.,NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Sports Methods and Techniques, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, Australia.,Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia.,School of Medicine, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Blankley J, Ferreira Martins Garcia V, McCurran P, San Luis E, Wang CY, Calder A, Baxter GD. What do men want? A review of the barriers and motivators that engage older men in physical activity. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1843351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Joshua Blankley
- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Kelly L, Harrison M, Richardson N, Carroll P, Robertson S, Keohane A, Donohoe A. The impact of a gender-specific physical activity intervention on the fitness and fatness profile of men in Ireland. Eur J Public Health 2020; 29:1154-1160. [PMID: 31168620 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Amid increasing concerns about rising obesity rates and unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, physical activity (PA) is seen as a prophylactic to many chronic conditions affecting men. Men respond best to community-based PA programmes, using gender-specific promotional and delivery strategies. 'Men on the Move' (MOM) was developed on this basis and targeted inactive adult men in Ireland. METHODS Sedentary men (n = 927; age = 50.7 ± 10.9 years; weight = 92.7 ± 16.0 kg; METS = 6.06 ± 2.13) were recruited across eight counties: four 'intervention group' (IG; n = 501) and four 'comparison-in-waiting group' (CG; n = 426). The MOM programme involved structured group exercise twice weekly for 12 weeks (W), along with health-related workshops with the groups maintained up to 52 W. Primary outcome measures [aerobic fitness, bodyweight and waist circumference (WC)] together with self-administered questionnaires were used to gather participant data at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 W. RESULTS Results show a net positive effect on aerobic fitness, bodyweight and WC, with significant (P < 0.05) net change scores observed in the IG compared to the CG (METS: 12 W = +2.20, 26 W = +1.89, 52 W = +0.92; weight: 12 W = -1.72 kg, 26 W = -1.95 kg, 52 W = -1.89 kg; WC: 12 W = -4.54 cm, 26 W = -2.69 cm, 52 W = -3.16 cm). The corresponding reduction in cardiovascular disease risk is particularly significant in the context of a previously inactive and overweight cohort. The high 'dropout' (42.7% presenting at 52 W), however, is of particular concern, with 'dropouts' having lower levels of aerobic fitness and higher bodyweight/WC at baseline. CONCLUSIONS Notwithstanding dropout issues, findings address an important gap in public health practice by informing the translational scale-up of a small controllable gender-specific PA intervention, MOM, to a national population-based PA intervention targeting inactive men.
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- Liam Kelly
- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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Caperchione CM, Bottorff JL, Stolp S, Sharp P, Johnson ST, Oliffe JL, Hunt K. Positive Lifestyle Behavior Changes Among Canadian Men: Findings From the HAT TRICK Program. Am J Health Promot 2020; 35:193-201. [PMID: 32935549 DOI: 10.1177/0890117120957176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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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PURPOSE To estimate program effectiveness regarding physical activity (PA), diet, and social connectedness as part of a feasibility study. DESIGN Pre-post quasi-experimental. SETTING HAT TRICK was delivered in collaboration with a Canadian semi-professional ice hockey team and offered at the arena where they trained and played games. PARTICIPANTS Participants (N = 62) at baseline were overweight (BMI >25kg/m2) and inactive (<150 minutes of MVPA/week) men age 35+ years. INTERVENTION Gender-sensitized 12-week intervention for men targeting PA, healthy eating and social connectedness. METHOD Baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks) and 9-month follow-up self-report and accelerometer data were collected. Multi-level modeling assessed growth trajectories of outcome measures across time. RESULTS Accelerometer measured weekly/min. of moderate PA showed significant linear trends (95%CI: 42.9 - 175.3) from baseline (147.0 ± 104.6), 12-week (237.7 ± 135.5) and 9-month follow-up (204.89 ± 137.7) qualified with a quadratic trend. Self-reported weekly/min of moderate and vigorous PA showed significant linear trends (95%CI: 94.1, 264.1; 95%CI: 35.1, 109.6) from baseline (52.6 ± 83.8, 22.42 ± 44.9), 12 week (160.1 ± 157.4, 66.6 ± 74.4) and 9-month follow-up (118.6 ± 104.6, 52.2 ± 59.2) qualified with quadratic trends. DINE measured fat score rating showed linear trends over time (95%CI -14.24, -6.8), qualified with a quadratic trend. DINE fibre score and social connectedness showed no trends. CONCLUSION Findings yield valuable information about the implementation of gender-sensitized lifestyle interventions for men and demonstrate the importance of male-specific strategies for reaching and engaging overweight, physically inactive men.
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- Cristina M Caperchione
- Human Performance Research Centre, 1994University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Health and Exercise Science, 8166University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, 8166University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.,School of Nursing, 8166University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- Human Performance Research Centre, 1994University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Human Performance Research Centre, 1994University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Disciplines, 70418Athabasca University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Nursing, 8166University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- 150980Institute of Social Marketing, University of Stirling, United Kingdom
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Budden T, Dimmock JA, Smith B, Beauchamp M, Rosenberg M, Jackson B. Overweight and obese men's experiences in a sport-based weight loss intervention for men. PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 2020; 50:101750. [PMID: 32834779 PMCID: PMC7324325 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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In Western countries, such as Australia and the UK, a significantly greater proportion of men (relative to women) are overweight and obese, yet relatively few weight loss interventions have been developed that sufficiently target men. This lack of male-focused programming may be in part because 'traditional' weight loss programs are unappealing for what is considered a 'hard-to-reach' population. One program that appears to have such appeal for men is the MAN v FAT Football (MVFF) program, based out of the United Kingdom, which is designed for men with a body mass index of (or greater than) 27.5. MVFF encourages men's participation in a community-based weight loss program that incentivizes weight loss through participation in a football league, and since 2016 MVFF has supported the weight loss efforts of several thousand men. Using MVFF as an exemplar, our aim was to derive insight into how men experience a male-only competitive, sport-based weight loss program. We recruited twenty-seven players (Mage = 41.13, SD = 9.93), and ten coaches (Mage = 31.8, SD = 11.55) from program locations throughout the United Kingdom. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, we identified several appraisal aspects of the program that players and coaches considered important, including the appeal of sport, competition on a level playing field, being part of a team, camaraderie, accountability, men sharing issues with other men, gender-sensitized environment, likeminded and similar men, and perceptions that traditional weight loss programs are tailored towards women. Player experiences (i.e., competence and enjoyment) and functional supports in the program (e.g., player handbook, weight loss coach) were reported to drive outcomes of effective weight loss and program retention. Interventions aiming to target men may be more successful working with rather than against formulations of identity such as masculinities, and this can be achieved by tailoring program content (e.g., messaging), settings (e.g., among men sharing similar characteristics such as body-type or goals), and mode of delivery (e.g., through organized sports, and leveraging competition to drive healthy behaviours).
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- Timothy Budden
- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Australia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Australia
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Durham University, United Kingdom
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Australia
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Kelly L, Harrison M, Richardson N, Carroll P, Robertson S, Keohane A, Donohoe A. Reaching beyond the 'worried well': pre-adoption characteristics of participants in 'Men on the Move', a community-based physical activity programme. J Public Health (Oxf) 2020; 41:e192-e202. [PMID: 30137402 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Issues surrounding gender and men's health have become an increasing focus of public health globally. Unhealthy lifestyles and lower engagement in health promotion initiatives contributed to lower life expectancy and higher mortality rates among men. This study presents the pre-adoption characteristics of men who registered for 'Men on the Move'-a community-based physical activity (CBPA) programme, to ascertain whether the programme reached its intended target group, i.e. 'at-risk' adult men who did not meet physical activity (PA) guidelines and were likely to have multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS Multiple recruitment strategies were adopted to engage the target group and baseline data collection included a range of demographic, self-report and outcome measures. RESULTS The recruitment strategy succeeded in reaching the target group, with the majority (n = 927) presenting being previously inactive (89.0%), overweight/obese (89.7%) and having multiple CVD risk factors (53.1% ≥ 2 risk factors). However, the strategy was less successful in engaging 'hard-to-reach' groups, with the majority being middle-aged, white, married/cohabiting, educated and employed. CONCLUSIONS A gender-sensitized, partnership and community outreach recruitment strategy can maximize the reach and recruitment of an 'at-risk' cohort for CBPA initiatives, but more targeted approaches are needed to recruit marginalized groups of men.
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- Liam Kelly
- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- National Centre for Men's Health, Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Behaviour Research, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland
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Kolovos S, Finch AP, van der Ploeg HP, van Nassau F, Broulikova HM, Baka A, Treweek S, Gray CM, Jelsma JGM, Bunn C, Roberts GC, Silva MN, Gill JMR, Røynesdal Ø, van Mechelen W, Andersen E, Hunt K, Wyke S, Bosmans JE. Five-year cost-effectiveness analysis of the European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) physical activity intervention for men versus no intervention. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2020; 17:30. [PMID: 32131849 PMCID: PMC7055048 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-020-00934-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives Increasing physical activity reduces the risk of chronic illness including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Lifestyle interventions can increase physical activity but few successfully engage men. This study aims to investigate the 5 year cost-effectiveness of EuroFIT, a program to improve physical activity tailored specifically for male football (soccer) fans compared to a no intervention comparison group. Methods We developed a Markov cohort model in which the impact of improving physical activity on five chronic health conditions (colorectal cancer, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke and depression) and mortality was modelled. We estimated costs from a societal perspective and expressed benefits as quality adjusted life years (QALYs). We obtained data from a 4-country (England, Netherlands, Portugal and Norway) pragmatic randomised controlled trial evaluating EuroFIT, epidemiological and cohort studies, and meta-analyses. We performed deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of uncertainty in the model’s parameter values on the cost-effectiveness results. We used Monte Carlo simulations to estimate uncertainty and presented this using cost-effectiveness acceptability curves (CEACs). We tested the robustness of the base case analysis using five scenario analyses. Results Average costs over 5 years per person receiving EuroFIT were €14,663 and per person receiving no intervention €14,598. Mean QALYs over 5 years were 4.05 per person for EuroFIT and 4.04 for no intervention. Thus, the average incremental cost per person receiving EuroFIT was €65 compared to no intervention, while the average QALY gain was 0.01. This resulted in an ICER of €5206 per QALY gained. CEACs show that the probability of EuroFIT being cost-effective compared to no intervention is 0.53, 0.56 and 0.58 at thresholds of €10,000, €22,000 and €34,000 per QALY gained, respectively. When using a time horizon of 10 years, the results suggest that EuroFIT is more effective and less expensive compared to (i.e. dominant over) no intervention with a probability of cost-effectiveness of 0.63 at a threshold of €22,000 per QALY gained. Conclusions We conclude the EuroFIT intervention is not cost-effective compared to no intervention over a period of 5 years from a societal perspective, but is more effective and less expensive (i.e. dominant) after 10 years. We thus suggest that EuroFIT can potentially improve public health in a cost-effective manner in the long term.
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- Spyros Kolovos
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, VU medical center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, NL-1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, VU medical center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, NL-1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Amsterdam UMC, VU medical center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, NL-1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of coaching and psychology, Norwegian School of Sport Science, Oslo, Norway
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- CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,Faculdade de Educação Física e Desporto, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of coaching and psychology, Norwegian School of Sport Science, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Teacher Education, NLA University College, Bergen, Norway
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- Amsterdam UMC, VU medical center, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, NL-1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of coaching and psychology, Norwegian School of Sport Science, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Social Marketing and Health, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Responsiveness of Device-Based and Self-Report Measures of Physical Activity to Detect Behavior Change in Men Taking Part in the Football Fans in Training (FFIT) Program. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 3:67-77. [PMID: 32395706 DOI: 10.1123/jmpb.2019-0018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The capacity of physical activity (PA) measures to detect changes in PA within interventions is crucial. This is the first study to examine the responsiveness of activPAL3™ and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ; Short Form) in detecting PA change during a 12-week group-based, men-only weight management program-Football Fans in Training (FFIT). Participants wore an activPAL3™ and completed the IPAQ pre- and post-program (n = 30). Relationships between change scores were assessed by Spearman's correlations. Mean or median changes in PA were measured using paired samples t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Responsiveness to change was assessed utilizing Standardized Response Mean (SRM). Both device-based and self-report measures demonstrated significant changes pre-post intervention, although these changes were not significantly correlated. The SRM values for changes in activPAL3™ metrics were: 0.54 (MET-mins/day); 0.53 (step counts/day); and 0.44 (MVPA/day), indicating a small to medium responsiveness to change. SRM values for changes in IPAQ scores were: 0.59 (for total PA mins/day); 0.54 (for total MET-mins/day); 0.59 (for walking MET-mins/day); 0.38 (for vigorous MET-mins/day); and 0.38 (for moderate MET-mins/day), revealing a small to medium responsiveness to change. These findings reveal that two commonly used device-based and self-report measures demonstrated responsiveness to changes in PA. While inclusion of both device-based and self-report measures is desirable within interventions it is not always feasible. The results from this study support that self-reported measures can detect PA change within behavioral interventions, although may have a tendency to overestimate changes compared with device-based measures on absolute values, but not standardized response values.
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Elliott M, Gillison F, Barnett J. Exploring the influences on men's engagement with weight loss services: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:249. [PMID: 32093707 PMCID: PMC7041184 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8252-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Engagement of men with commercial and UK National Health Service (NHS) weight loss services is low, and few studies report on why this may be. However, evidence shows that men who do participate in weight loss programmes tend to lose as much, or more weight than women. The present study aimed to explore men's experiences and expectations of mainstream weight loss services in the UK, following referral from a medical professional, particular in relation to barriers and motivators. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 men with a BMI over 25 kg/m2 including those who had, and had not, attended group-based or one-to-one weight loss services. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Two themes were identified; 'Fear as a motivation for change' (1) and 'Attitudes towards existing weight loss services' (2). Within theme two, two subthemes were identified; 'Female dominated services' and 'Incompatibility of existing services for men'. The findings suggest that fear, as a result of a medical diagnosis or referral is a mechanism for motivating men to engage with weight loss services. This was often augmented by awareness of other people's experiences of poor health due to their weight. The gender imbalance and attitudes towards existing weight loss services deterred men from engaging with or continuously attending sessions. This imbalance resulted in feelings of self-consciousness, shame and a perceived stigma for men using weight loss services. These experiences highlighted the importance of providing services which align with men's preferences to promote engagement. CONCLUSIONS A medical diagnosis or referral serves as a strong motivator for men to engage with weight loss services by invoking fear of negative consequences of not losing weight. Men perceived weight loss services to be feminised spaces, in which they felt self-conscious and out of place. As a result, men were deterred from engaging and considered their options were limited. Implications for service design and commissioning are discussed. Involving men in research, service design and evaluation is key to improving their engagement and weight loss.
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- Megan Elliott
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Lower Glyntaff Campus, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, UK.
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- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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Hunt K, Wyke S, Bunn C, Donnachie C, Reid N, Gray CM. Scale-Up and Scale-Out of a Gender-Sensitized Weight Management and Healthy Living Program Delivered to Overweight Men via Professional Sports Clubs: The Wider Implementation of Football Fans in Training (FFIT). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E584. [PMID: 31963224 PMCID: PMC7014345 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Increasing prevalence of obesity poses challenges for public health. Men have been under-served by weight management programs, highlighting a need for gender-sensitized programs that can be embedded into routine practice or adapted for new settings/populations, to accelerate the process of implementing programs that are successful and cost-effective under research conditions. To address gaps in examples of how to bridge the research to practice gap, we describe the scale-up and scale-out of Football Fans in Training (FFIT), a weight management and healthy living program in relation to two implementation frameworks. The paper presents: the development, evaluation and scale-up of FFIT, mapped onto the PRACTIS guide; outcomes in scale-up deliveries; and the scale-out of FFIT through programs delivered in other contexts (other countries, professional sports, target groups, public health focus). FFIT has been scaled-up through a single-license franchise model in over 40 UK professional football clubs to 2019 (and 30 more from 2020) and scaled-out into football and other sporting contexts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, England and other European countries. The successful scale-up and scale-out of FFIT demonstrates that, with attention to cultural constructions of masculinity, public health interventions can appeal to men and support them in sustainable lifestyle change.
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- Kate Hunt
- Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK; (S.W.); (C.B.); (C.D.); (C.M.G.)
- Department of Psychology, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK; (S.W.); (C.B.); (C.D.); (C.M.G.)
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK; (S.W.); (C.B.); (C.D.); (C.M.G.)
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK; (S.W.); (C.B.); (C.D.); (C.M.G.)
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- Scottish Professional League Trust (SPFL-T), Glasgow G42 9DE, UK;
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK; (S.W.); (C.B.); (C.D.); (C.M.G.)
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Pietsch B, Weisser B, Hanewinkel R, Gray C, Hunt K, Wyke S, Morgenstern M. Short term effects of a weight loss and healthy lifestyle programme for overweight and obese men delivered by German football clubs. Eur J Sport Sci 2019; 20:703-712. [PMID: 31456489 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1660809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Numbers of obese and overweight people continue to grow in Germany as they do worldwide. Men are affected more often but do less about it and few weight loss services attract men in particular. To evaluate the effectiveness of a men-only weight loss programme, Football Fans in Training (FFIT), delivered by football clubs in the German Bundesliga, we did a non-randomized trial with a waiting list control group. Participants' data were collected between January 2017 and July 2018. FFIT is a 12-week, group-based, weight loss programme and was delivered in stadia and facilities of 15 professional German Bundesliga clubs. Inclusion criteria were age 35-65 years, BMI ≥ 28 and waist circumference ≥100 cm. Clubs recruited participants through Social Media, E-Mail and match day advertisement. 477 German male football fans were allocated to the intervention group by order of registration date at their respective clubs. 84 participants on the waiting list were allocated to the control group. Primary outcome was mean difference in weight loss with treatment condition over time as independent variable. We performed a multilevel mixed-effects linear regression analysis. Results were based on Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis with Multiple Imputation. After 12 weeks, the mean weight loss of the intervention group adjusted for club, course and participants' age was 6.24 kg (95% CI 5.82-6.66) against 0.50 kg (-0.47-1.49) in the comparison group (p < 0.001). The results indicate that Football Fans in Training effectively helped German men to reduce their weight and waist circumference.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Institute of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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The Importance of the Social Sciences in Reducing Tail Biting Prevalence in Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9090591. [PMID: 31438625 PMCID: PMC6770512 DOI: 10.3390/ani9090591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 08/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Tail lesions are a major welfare concern within pig farming. Tail lesions result from biting and chewing of the tail of one pig by another and can indicate boredom and frustration within the herd. While extensive research has been carried out to understand and eliminate tail biting in pigs, findings from scientific studies have often not been applied in practice. This may be due, in part, to a failure to consider the role of farmer behaviour in improving animal welfare. If farmer behaviour does not change, it is unlikely that tail lesion prevalence will change from current levels. In this paper, the shortcomings of traditional behaviour change theories were discussed and a guide for designing human behaviour change interventions for pig farmers was provided. It is essential that collaborations between social scientists and animal welfare scientists occur if research findings are to be put into practice on farms. Abstract Tail biting in pigs has been recognised as a welfare problem for several decades, being referred to in scientific literature as far back as the 1940s. Today, animal welfare scientists have a solid understanding of the aetiology of tail biting. Despite this, there has been a major failure in applying research findings on commercial farms. Consequently, tail biting remains a significant problem in modern intensive pig farming. Of all farming industry stakeholders, farmers have the greatest influence over the welfare of their animals. Despite this, little animal welfare research has focused on changing farmer behaviour. Understanding the reasons why farmers act or fail to act to improve animal welfare is key if research findings are to be translated into practical on-farm change. Adopting the principles of behavioural science, this review discussed theory-based methods of identifying barriers to effective tail biting management. A guide was provided for designing behaviour change interventions for farmers using The Behaviour Change Wheel, a systematic framework that links the source of behaviour to suitable interventions. It was concluded that the social sciences are of great importance to ensuring that theory is put into practice.
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Osingada CP, Siu G, Amollo M, Muwanguzi P, Sewankambo N, Kiwanuka N. Acceptability of HIV testing for men attending televised football venues in Uganda. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1136. [PMID: 31426776 PMCID: PMC6700992 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7478-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Worldwide, HIV remains a major public health challenge, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Literature indicates that men’s involvement in HIV testing, care, and treatment services is lower compared to women, therefore novel approaches are required to engage men in the cascade of HIV care. This study aimed to explore men’s perception on the provision of HIV testing services in venues where English Premier League football games are televised. Methods An exploratory qualitative study was conducted between February and May 2018. Six focus group discussions were conducted with 50 conveniently selected men aged 18 years and older using a pre-tested discussion guide. All focus group discussions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically. Results Overall, HIV testing at venues telecasting English Premier League football games was acceptable to men. There was a very strong preference for health workers providing testing and counseling services be external or unknown in the local community. Possible motivators for testing services provided in these settings include subsidizing or eliminating entrance fee to venues telecasting games, integrating testing and counseling with health promotion or screening for other diseases, use of local football games as mobilization tools and use of expert clients as role models. Conclusions This study suggests that HIV testing services at venues where EPL football games are televised is generally acceptable to men. In implementing such services, consideration should be given to preferences for external or unknown health workers and the motivating factors contributing to the use of these services. Given that HIV testing is currently not conducted in these settings, further research should be conducted to evaluate the feasibility of this approach as a means of enhancing HIV testing among Ugandan men.
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- Charles Peter Osingada
- Department of Nursing, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
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- Makerere University Child Health and Development Centre, P.O Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Environmental Health, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health, P.O Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Nursing, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Makerere College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Makerere University School of Public Health, P.O Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda
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Draper CE, Tomaz SA, Zihindula G, Bunn C, Gray CM, Hunt K, Micklesfield LK, Wyke S. Development, feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle programme delivered in churches in urban and rural South Africa. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219787. [PMID: 31365557 PMCID: PMC6668772 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Rising levels of obesity in South Africa require innovation in community-level lifestyle change programmes. Our aim was to co-develop Impilo neZenkolo ('Health through Faith'), a healthy lifestyle programme for low-income, black South Africans delivered through churches, and evaluate its feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness. In the first phase we developed programme materials with church members. In the second phase we trained lay leaders to deliver the programme and assessed feasibility, acceptability (observation, focus groups and interviews) and potential effectiveness (pre and post measurement of weight, hip and waist circumferences, blood pressure, self-reported physical activity, dietary habits, health status, self-esteem, psychological distress). The study was conducted in four churches in urban and rural South Africa. The development workshops led to increased focus on positive benefits of participation, widening inclusion criteria to all adults and greater emphasis on Christian ethos. Challenges to feasibility included: recruitment of churches; scheduling of programme sessions (leading to one church not delivering the programme); attendance at the programme (63% attended more than half of the 12 weekly sessions); and poor programme fidelity (in particular in teaching behaviour change techniques). Aspects of the programme were acceptable, particularly the way in which the programme was aligned with a Christian ethos. There was some indication that amongst the 42/68 (62%) for whom we were obtained pre- and post-programme measurements the programme has potential to support weight loss. We conclude that a healthy lifestyle programme for low-income, black South Africans, delivered through churches, may be viable with extensive re-development of delivery strategies. These include finding external funding for the programme, endorsement from national level denominational organisations and the professionalization of programme leadership, including paid rather than volunteer leaders to ensure sufficient time can be spent in training.
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- Catherine Elizabeth Draper
- Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Africa Health Research Institute, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Institute for Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Institute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
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- Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Africa Health Research Institute, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Institute for Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Westrop SC, Melville CA, Muirhead F, McGarty AM. Gender differences in physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019; 32:1359-1374. [PMID: 31373127 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adults with intellectual disabilities are reported to be highly inactive, with research required to understand contributory factors. This systematic review aimed to investigate gender differences in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in adults with intellectual disabilities. METHODS This systematic review was reported in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Seven databases were searched up to, and including, January 2018. Screening identified papers that assessed gender-specific PA and/or SB outcomes in adults with intellectual disabilities. Data were synthesized using a narrative synthesis and random effects model meta-analyses. RESULTS Twenty-six papers were included; 25 measured PA, and eight assessed SB. Women with intellectual disabilities were least active with a significant overall effect of gender identified. For SB, no consistent gender differences were found. CONCLUSIONS Reflecting the general population, men with intellectual disabilities were most active. Intellectual disability research should consider the role of gender to inform future interventions targeting inactivity.
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- Sophie C Westrop
- College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Physical Activity and Health Research Group, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Leijon M, Åsberg K, Karlsson N, Skagerström J, Dannapfel P, Arvidsson D. A Weight-Loss and Healthy Living Program for Men Delivered in Swedish Football and Ice-Hockey Clubs (ViSiT): Results from the ViSiT Feasibility Study. Health (London) 2019. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2019.1110110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Avenell A, Robertson C, Skea Z, Jacobsen E, Boyers D, Cooper D, Aceves-Martins M, Retat L, Fraser C, Aveyard P, Stewart F, MacLennan G, Webber L, Corbould E, Xu B, Jaccard A, Boyle B, Duncan E, Shimonovich M, Bruin MD. Bariatric surgery, lifestyle interventions and orlistat for severe obesity: the REBALANCE mixed-methods systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess 2018; 22:1-246. [PMID: 30511918 PMCID: PMC6296173 DOI: 10.3310/hta22680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adults with severe obesity [body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 35 kg/m2] have an increased risk of comorbidities and psychological, social and economic consequences. OBJECTIVES Systematically review bariatric surgery, weight-management programmes (WMPs) and orlistat pharmacotherapy for adults with severe obesity, and evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of treatment. DATA SOURCES Electronic databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and the NHS Economic Evaluation Database were searched (last searched in May 2017). REVIEW METHODS Four systematic reviews evaluated clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and qualitative evidence for adults with a BMI of ≥ 35 kg/m2. Data from meta-analyses populated a microsimulation model predicting costs, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery and the most effective lifestyle WMPs over a 30-year time horizon from a NHS perspective, compared with current UK population obesity trends. Interventions were cost-effective if the additional cost of achieving a quality-adjusted life-year is < £20,000-30,000. RESULTS A total of 131 randomised controlled trials (RCTs), 26 UK studies, 33 qualitative studies and 46 cost-effectiveness studies were included. From RCTs, RYGB produced the greatest long-term weight change [-20.23 kg, 95% confidence interval (CI) -23.75 to -16.71 kg, at 60 months]. WMPs with very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) produced the greatest weight loss at 12 months compared with no WMPs. Adding a VLCD to a WMP gave an additional mean weight change of -4.41 kg (95% CI -5.93 to -2.88 kg) at 12 months. The intensive Look AHEAD WMP produced mean long-term weight loss of 6% in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (at a median of 9.6 years). The microsimulation model found that WMPs were generally cost-effective compared with population obesity trends. Long-term WMP weight regain was very uncertain, apart from Look AHEAD. The addition of a VLCD to a WMP was not cost-effective compared with a WMP alone. RYGB was cost-effective compared with no surgery and WMPs, but the model did not replicate long-term cost savings found in previous studies. Qualitative data suggested that participants could be attracted to take part in WMPs through endorsement by their health-care provider or through perceiving innovative activities, with WMPs being delivered to groups. Features improving long-term weight loss included having group support, additional behavioural support, a physical activity programme to attend, a prescribed calorie diet or a calorie deficit. LIMITATIONS Reviewed studies often lacked generalisability to UK settings in terms of participants and resources for implementation, and usually lacked long-term follow-up (particularly for complications for surgery), leading to unrealistic weight regain assumptions. The views of potential and actual users of services were rarely reported to contribute to service design. This study may have failed to identify unpublished UK evaluations. Dual, blinded numerical data extraction was not undertaken. CONCLUSIONS Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was costly to deliver, but it was the most cost-effective intervention. Adding a VLCD to a WMP was not cost-effective compared with a WMP alone. Most WMPs were cost-effective compared with current population obesity trends. FUTURE WORK Improved reporting of WMPs is needed to allow replication, translation and further research. Qualitative research is needed with adults who are potential users of, or who fail to engage with or drop out from, WMPs. RCTs and economic evaluations in UK settings (e.g. Tier 3, commercial programmes or primary care) should evaluate VLCDs with long-term follow-up (≥ 5 years). Decision models should incorporate relevant costs, disease states and evidence-based weight regain assumptions. STUDY REGISTRATION This study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42016040190. FUNDING The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme. The Health Services Research Unit and Health Economics Research Unit are core funded by the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorate.
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- Alison Avenell
- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Sharp P, Bottorff JL, Hunt K, Oliffe JL, Johnson ST, Dudley L, Caperchione CM. Men's Perspectives of a Gender-Sensitized Health Promotion Program Targeting Healthy Eating, Active Living, and Social Connectedness. Am J Mens Health 2018; 12:2157-2166. [PMID: 30234419 PMCID: PMC6199449 DOI: 10.1177/1557988318799159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Men in high income countries have poorer dietary habits and higher rates of overweight and obesity than women. A major challenge with engaging men in health promotion is the perception that attention to one's health runs counter to masculine identities. Contemporary health promotion programs are believed to hold little "manly" appeal and often fail to engage and retain men. The HAT TRICK program was designed to engage men with their health by delivering an intervention in collaboration with a semi-professional ice hockey team. The program included 12 weekly sessions promoting healthy eating, active living, and social connectedness among men. Gender-sensitized elements were reflected in the program design, setting, content, and delivery. Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 23 men to explore perspectives of their participation in the gender-sensitized intervention. Participants were white (100%) with a mean age of 53 years ( SD ± 9.9), Body Mass Index (BMI) of 37 kg/m2 ( SD ± 6.8), and waist circumference of 127 centimeters ( SD ± 14.5). Inductive thematic analysis revealed three overarching themes, including: (a) Harnessing nostalgia for past masculinities: "Closet athletes from 30 years ago," (2) Offsetting resistance to change with sensible health advice: "Don't give up drinking beer, just have less," and (3) Gendered social spaces for doing health: "A night out with the guys," The findings support the value of gender-sensitized approaches to men's health promotion. Further research is needed to identify which gender-sensitized elements are critical to engaging men in healthy lifestyle changes.
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- Paul Sharp
- Human Performance Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- Institute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- Human Performance Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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McFadyen T, Chai LK, Wyse R, Kingsland M, Yoong SL, Clinton-McHarg T, Bauman A, Wiggers J, Rissel C, Williams CM, Wolfenden L. Strategies to improve the implementation of policies, practices or programmes in sporting organisations targeting poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, risky alcohol use or tobacco use: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019151. [PMID: 30244204 PMCID: PMC6157511 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The primary aim for this review is to determine the effectiveness of strategies to improve the implementation of policies, practices or programmes in sporting organisations. The secondary aims are to describe the cost or cost-effectiveness and adverse effects of such strategies and to examine the effects of those implementation strategies on individual's diet, physical activity, obesity, alcohol use or tobacco use. METHODS We conducted searches of academic databases (eg, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL), trial registers and hand searches of selected journals. Studies were included if they were conducted at a sporting venue; described a strategy to improve implementation of policies, practices or programmes focusing on one or more health risks (diet, physical inactivity, obesity, alcohol or tobacco use), and included a parallel control group. Two authors independently screened citations and extracted data. The results of included studies were synthesised narratively. RESULTS Of the 5926 citations screened three studies met the inclusion criteria. Two studies were randomised controlled trials. Two studies sought to improve the implementation of nutrition-related policy and practices and one study sought to improve implementation of alcohol-related policy and practices. Each study reported improvement in at least one measure of policy or practice implementation. Two studies reported individual-level outcomes and found a reduction in excessive alcohol consumption and an increase in purchase of fruits and vegetables at the sports club ground. Two studies assessed club revenue as a potential adverse effect, neither reported significant between-group differences on these measures. CONCLUSION There is a sparse evidence base regarding the effectiveness of strategies to improve the implementation of policies, practices or programmes targeting chronic disease risk factors in sporting clubs. While all studies reported some improvements in implementation, for some multistrategic implementation strategies it is difficult to determine the extent to which such effects are generalisable. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42016039490.
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- Tameka McFadyen
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Population Health, Hunter New England, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Population Health, Hunter New England, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Population Health, Hunter New England, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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Gray CM, Wyke S, Zhang R, Anderson AS, Barry S, Brennan G, Briggs A, Boyer N, Bunn C, Donnachie C, Grieve E, Kohli-Lynch C, Lloyd S, McConnachie A, McCowan C, McLean A, Mutrie N, Hunt K. Long-term weight loss following a randomised controlled trial of a weight management programme for men delivered through professional football clubs: the Football Fans in Training follow-up study. PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH 2018. [DOI: 10.3310/phr06090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background
Rising levels of obesity require interventions that support people in long-term weight loss. The Football Fans in Training (FFIT) programme uses loyalty to football teams to engage men in weight loss. In 2011/12, a randomised controlled trial (RCT) found that the FFIT programme was effective in helping men lose weight up to 12 months.
Objectives
To investigate the long-term weight, and other physical, behavioural and psychological outcomes up to 3.5 years after the start of the RCT; the predictors, mediators and men’s qualitative experiences of long-term weight loss; cost-effectiveness; and the potential for long-term follow-up via men’s medical records.
Design
A mixed-methods, longitudinal cohort study.
Setting
Thirteen professional Scottish football clubs from the RCT and 16 additional Scottish football clubs that delivered the FFIT programme in 2015/16.
Participants
A total of 665 men who were aged 35–65 years at the RCT baseline measures and who consented to follow-up after the RCT (intervention group, n = 316; comparison group, n = 349), and 511 men who took part in the 2015/16 deliveries of the FFIT programme.
Interventions
None as part of this study.
Main outcome measures
Objectively measured weight change from the RCT baseline to 3.5 years.
Results
In total, 488 out of 665 men (73.4%) attended 3.5-year measurements. Participants in the FFIT follow-up intervention group sustained a mean weight loss from baseline of 2.90 kg [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.78 to 4.02 kg; p < 0.001], and 32.2% (75/233) weighed ≥ 5% less than at baseline. Participants in the FFIT follow-up comparison group (who participated in routine deliveries of the FFIT programme after the RCT) lost a mean of 2.71 kg (95% CI 1.65 to 3.77 kg; p < 0.001), and 31.8% (81/255) achieved ≥ 5% weight loss. Both groups showed long-term improvements in body mass index, waist circumference, percentage body fat, blood pressure, self-reported physical activity (PA) (including walking), the consumption of fatty and sugary foods, fruit and vegetables and alcohol, portion sizes, self-esteem, positive and negative affect, and physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Mediators included self-reported PA (including walking) and sitting time, the consumption of fatty and sugary foods and fruit and vegetables, portion sizes, self-esteem, positive affect, physical HRQoL, self-monitoring of weight, autonomous regulation, internal locus of control, perceived competence, and relatedness to other FFIT programme participants and family members. In qualitative interviews, men described continuing to self-monitor weight and PA. Many felt that PA was important for weight control, and walking remained popular; most were still aware of portion sizes and tried to eat fewer snacks. The FFIT programme was associated with an incremental cost-effectiveness of £10,700–15,300 per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained at 3.5 years, and around £2000 per QALY gained in the lifetime analysis. Medical record linkage provided rich information about the clinical health outcomes of the FFIT RCT participants, and 90% of men (459/511) who took part in the 2015/16 FFIT programme gave permission for future linkage.
Conclusions
Participation in the FFIT programme under both research (during the FFIT RCT) and routine (after the FFIT RCT) delivery conditions led to significant long-term weight loss. Further research should investigate (1) how to design programmes to improve long-term weight loss maintenance, (2) longer-term follow-up of FFIT RCT participants and (3) very long-term follow-up via medical record linkage.
Trial registration
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN32677491.
Funding
This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Public Health Research programme and will be published in full in Public Health Research; Vol. 6, No. 9. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information. The Scottish Executive Health Department Chief Scientist Office (CSO) funded the feasibility pilot that preceded the FFIT RCT (CZG/2/504). The Medical Research Council (MRC) funded Kate Hunt and additional developmental research through the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit Gender and Health programme (5TK50/25605200-68094).
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- Cindy M Gray
- School of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Centre for Public Health Nutrition Research, Ninewells Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Medical Research Council/Chief Scientist Office Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Medical Research Council/Chief Scientist Office Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Institute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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Gray CM, Wyke S, Zhang R, Anderson AS, Barry S, Boyer N, Brennan G, Briggs A, Bunn C, Donnachie C, Grieve E, Kohli-Lynch C, Lloyd SM, McConnachie A, McCowan C, MacLean A, Mutrie N, Hunt K. Long-term weight loss trajectories following participation in a randomised controlled trial of a weight management programme for men delivered through professional football clubs: a longitudinal cohort study and economic evaluation. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2018; 15:60. [PMID: 29954449 PMCID: PMC6022303 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-018-0683-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a major public health concern requiring innovative interventions that support people to lose weight and keep it off long term. However, weight loss maintenance remains a challenge and is under-researched, particularly in men. The Football Fans in Training (FFIT) programme engages men in weight management through their interest in football, and encourages them to incorporate small, incremental physical activity and dietary changes into daily life to support long-term weight loss maintenance. In 2011/12, a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of FFIT demonstrated effectiveness and cost-effectiveness at 12 months. The current study aimed to investigate long-term maintenance of weight loss, behavioural outcomes and lifetime cost-effectiveness following FFIT. METHODS A longitudinal cohort study comprised 3.5-year follow-up of the 747 FFIT RCT participants. Men aged 35-65 years, BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2 at RCT baseline who consented to long-term follow-up (n = 665) were invited to participate: those in the FFIT Follow Up Intervention group (FFIT-FU-I) undertook FFIT in 2011 during the RCT; the FFIT Follow Up Comparison group (FFIT-FU-C) undertook FFIT in 2012 under routine (non-research) conditions. The primary outcome was objectively-measured weight loss (from baseline) at 3.5 years. Secondary outcomes included changes in self-reported physical activity and diet at 3.5 years. Cost-effectiveness was estimated at 3.5 years and over participants' lifetime. RESULTS Of 665 men invited, 488 (73%; 65% of the 747 RCT participants) attended 3.5-year measurements. The FFIT-FU-I group sustained a mean weight loss of 2.90 kg (95% CI 1.78, 4.02; p < 0.001) 3.5 years after starting FFIT; 32.2% (75/233) weighed ≥5% less than baseline. The FFIT-FU-C group had lost 2.71 kg (1.65, 3.77; p < 0.001) at the 3.5-year measurements (2.5 years after starting FFIT); 31.8% (81/255) weighed ≥5% less than baseline. There were significant sustained improvements in self-reported physical activity and diet in both groups. The estimated incremental cost-effectiveness of FFIT was £10,700-£15,300 per QALY gained at 3.5 years, and £1790-£2200 over participants' lifetime. CONCLUSIONS Participation in FFIT under research and routine conditions leads to long-term weight loss and improvements in physical activity and diet. Investment in FFIT is likely to be cost-effective as part of obesity management strategies in countries where football is popular. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN32677491 , 20 October 2011.
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- Cindy M. Gray
- School of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS UK
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ UK
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- Centre for Public Health Nutrition Research, Mailbox 7, Level 7, Ninewells Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 9SY UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS UK
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- Institute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Glasgow, FK9 4LA UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ UK
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- Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health & Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ UK
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- Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3QB UK
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- Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, 2.27 St Leonard’s Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ UK
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- Institute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Glasgow, FK9 4LA UK
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Donnachie C, Wyke S, Hunt K. Men's reactions to receiving objective feedback on their weight, BMI and other health risk indicators. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:291. [PMID: 29486743 PMCID: PMC5830073 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5179-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Receiving information about one's weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and other indicators of health risk may prompt behaviour change. This study investigated men's reactions to receiving information on indicators of health risk prior to taking part in a men-only weight management programme, Football Fans in Training (FFIT). It also investigated the extent to which the information was reported as influencing lifestyle change and having adverse consequences. METHODS We undertook a qualitative, semi-structured, telephone interview study with 28 men who took part in FFIT. We sought to interview approximately equal numbers of men who had and had not lost 5% or more of their pre-programme body weight by the end of the 12-week programme. Data were analysed thematically utilising principles of framework analysis. RESULTS Some men were apprehensive about receiving information which confirmed their overweight/obese status, particularly those less familiar with having similar information fed back to them. The professional football setting and the people present (including other men on the programme whom they perceived to be 'like them' and the fieldwork staff) were important factors in making the men feel comfortable in an otherwise potentially threatening situation. Men who achieved greater weight loss were more likely to report being motivated by this pre-programme feedback and to perceive themselves as responsible for their current weight and health status. However, for others the information only reaffirmed what they suspected about their relatively poor health status and was insufficient to prompt behaviour change. CONCLUSION Undertaking measurements and receiving information on health risk indicators, such as weight or BMI, within the context of behaviour change programmes can enhance motivation for behaviour change when communicated in an empathic and non-stigmatising way, and therefore should be considered as an integral part of interventions. However, providing feedback on health risk may be insufficient to prompt behaviour change in some people and may be detrimental to those with poor body image and/or lacking personal agency to adopt lifestyle changes. It is therefore imperative that adequate support and opportunities are made available when information on weight and disease risk are fed back within research or other settings.
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- Craig Donnachie
- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3QB UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Science, University of Glasgow, 25-29 Bute Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8RS UK
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- Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA UK
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Blunt W, Gill DP, Sibbald SL, Riggin B, Pulford RW, Scott R, Danylchuk K, Gray CM, Wyke S, Bunn C, Petrella RJ. Optimization of the Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) weight loss and healthy lifestyle program for male hockey fans. BMC Public Health 2017; 17:916. [PMID: 29183291 PMCID: PMC5706169 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4926-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background The health outcomes of men continue to be poorer than women globally. Challenges in addressing this problem include difficulties engaging men in weight loss programs as they tend to view these programs as contrary to the masculine narrative of independence and self-reliance. Researchers have been turning towards sports fans to engage men in health promotion programs as sports fans are typically male, and tend to have poor health habits. Methods Developed from the highly successful gender-sensitized Football Fans in Training program, Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) recruited 80 male hockey fans of the London Knights and Sarnia Sting who were overweight or obese into a weekly, 90-minute classroom education and group exercise program held over 12 weeks; a 40-week minimally-supported phase followed. A process evaluation of the Hockey FIT program was completed alongside a pragmatic randomized controlled trial and outcome evaluation in order to fully explore the acceptability of the Hockey FIT program from the perspectives of coaches delivering and participants engaged in the program. Data sources included attendance records, participant focus groups, coach interviews, assessment of fidelity (program observations and post-session coach reflections), and 12-month participant interviews. Results Coaches enjoyed delivering the program and found it simple to deliver. Men valued being among others of similar body shape and similar weight loss goals, and found the knowledge they gained through the program helped them to make and maintain health behaviour changes. Suggested improvements include having more hockey-related information and activities, greater flexibility with timing of program delivery, and greater promotion of technology support tools. Conclusions We confirmed Hockey FIT was an acceptable “gender-sensitized” health promotion program for male hockey fans who were overweight or obese. Minor changes were required for optimization, which will be evaluated in a future definitive trial. Trial registration NCT02396524 (Clinicaltrials.gov). Date of registration: Feb 26, 2015.
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- Wendy Blunt
- Department of Family Medicine, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.,School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Graduate Program in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Graduate Program in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,The Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.,Graduate Program in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Family Medicine, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada. .,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada. .,Graduate Program in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada. .,School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada. .,Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Western Centre for Public Health and Family Medicine, 2nd Floor, Western University, 1465 Richmond St, London, ON, N6G 2M1, Canada.
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Crombie IK, Cunningham KB, Irvine L, Williams B, Sniehotta FF, Norrie J, Melson A, Jones C, Briggs A, Rice PM, Achison M, McKenzie A, Dimova E, Slane PW. Modifying Alcohol Consumption to Reduce Obesity (MACRO): development and feasibility trial of a complex community-based intervention for men. Health Technol Assess 2017; 21:1-150. [PMID: 28414020 DOI: 10.3310/hta21190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obese men who consume alcohol are at a greatly increased risk of liver disease; those who drink > 14 units of alcohol per week have a 19-fold increased risk of dying from liver disease. OBJECTIVES To develop an intervention to reduce alcohol consumption in obese men and to assess the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to investigate its effectiveness. DESIGN OF THE INTERVENTION The intervention was developed using formative research, public involvement and behaviour change theory. It was organised in two phases, comprising a face-to-face session with trained laypeople (study co-ordinators) followed by a series of text messages. Participants explored how alcohol consumption contributed to weight gain, both through direct calorie consumption and through its effect on increasing food consumption, particularly of high-calorie foodstuffs. Men were encouraged to set goals to reduce their alcohol consumption and to make specific plans to do so. The comparator group received an active control in the form of a conventional alcohol brief intervention. Randomisation was carried out using the secure remote web-based system provided by the Tayside Clinical Trials Unit. Randomisation was stratified by the recruitment method and restricted using block sizes of randomly varying lengths. Members of the public were involved in the development of all study methods. SETTING Men were recruited from the community, from primary care registers and by time-space sampling (TSS). The intervention was delivered in community settings such as the participant's home, community centres and libraries. PARTICIPANTS Men aged 35-64 years who had a body mass index (BMI) of > 30 kg/m2 and who drank > 21 units of alcohol per week. RESULTS The screening methods successfully identified participants meeting the entry criteria. Trial recruitment was successful, with 69 men (36 from 419 approached in primary care, and 33 from 470 approached via TSS) recruited and randomised in 3 months. Of the 69 men randomised, 35 were allocated to the intervention group and 34 to the control group. The analysis was conducted on 31 participants from the intervention group and 30 from the control group. The participants covered a wide range of ages and socioeconomic statuses. The average alcohol consumption of the men recruited was 47.2 units per week, more than twice that of the entry criterion (> 21 units per week). Most (78%) engaged in binge drinking (> 8 units in a session) at least weekly. Almost all (95%) exceeded the threshold for a 19-fold increase in the risk of dying from liver disease (BMI of > 30 kg/m2 and > 14 units of alcohol per week). Despite this, they believed that they were at low risk of harm from alcohol, possibly because they seldom suffered acute harms (e.g. hangovers) and made few visits to a general practitioner or hospital. INTERVENTION The intervention was delivered with high fidelity. A high follow-up rate was achieved (98%) and the outcomes for the full RCT were measured. A process evaluation showed that participants engaged with the main components of the intervention. The acceptability of the study methods was high. CONCLUSIONS This feasibility study developed a novel intervention and evaluated all of the stages of a RCT that would test the effectiveness of the intervention. The main stages of a trial were completed successfully: recruitment, randomisation, intervention delivery, follow-up and measurement of study outcomes. Most of the men recruited drank very heavily and were also obese. This places them at a very high risk of liver disease, making them a priority for intervention. FUTURE WORK A RCT to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the intervention. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN55309164. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 21, No. 19. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Iain K Crombie
- Division of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK.,School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Institute of Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT), University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.,Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU), University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK.,Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Health Informatics Centre, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Division of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- Erskine Practice, Arthurstone Medical Centre, Dundee, UK
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Martin A, Adams JM, Bunn C, Gill JMR, Gray CM, Hunt K, Maxwell DJ, van der Ploeg HP, Wyke S, Mutrie N. Feasibility of a real-time self-monitoring device for sitting less and moving more: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2017; 3:e000285. [PMID: 29081985 PMCID: PMC5652617 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Time spent inactive and sedentary are both associated with poor health. Self-monitoring of walking, using pedometers for real-time feedback, is effective at increasing physical activity. This study evaluated the feasibility of a new pocket-worn sedentary time and physical activity real-time self-monitoring device (SitFIT). METHODS Forty sedentary men were equally randomised into two intervention groups. For 4 weeks, one group received a SitFIT providing feedback on steps and time spent sedentary (lying/sitting); the other group received a SitFIT providing feedback on steps and time spent upright (standing/stepping). Change in sedentary time, standing time, stepping time and step count was assessed using activPAL monitors at baseline, 4-week follow-up (T1) and 12-week (T2) follow-up. Semistructured interviews were conducted after 4 and 12 weeks. RESULTS The SitFIT was reported as acceptable and usable and seen as a motivating tool to reduce sedentary time by both groups. On average, participants reduced their sedentary time by 7.8 minutes/day (95% CI -55.4 to 39.7) (T1) and by 8.2 minutes/day (95% CI -60.1 to 44.3) (T2). They increased standing time by 23.2 minutes/day (95% CI 4.0 to 42.5) (T1) and 16.2 minutes/day (95% CI -13.9 to 46.2) (T2). Stepping time was increased by 8.5 minutes/day (95% CI 0.9 to 16.0) (T1) and 9.0 minutes/day (95% CI 0.5 to 17.5) (T2). There were no between-group differences at either follow-up time points. CONCLUSION The SitFIT was perceived as a useful tool for self-monitoring of sedentary time. It has potential as a real-time self-monitoring device to reduce sedentary and increase upright time.
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- Anne Martin
- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, Institute for Sport Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Digital Health and Wellness Group, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, 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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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, 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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Cooke R, Jones A. Recruiting adult participants to physical activity intervention studies using sport: a systematic review. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2017; 3:e000231. [PMID: 28761714 PMCID: PMC5530105 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2017-000231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To undertake a systematic review of the effectiveness of recruitment mechanisms for engaging and retaining target participants in sports interventions to promote physical activity behaviour change in adults. DESIGN A narrative systematic review of published studies providing details of the effectiveness of recruitment techniques used in interventions aimed at increasing physical activity via sport in adults. DATA SOURCES Searches were conducted using five electronic databases, clinical trial registers, grey literature and snowballing from reference lists. All papers published in the English language were considered. The search was completed in November 2015. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All articles providing information on the recruitment of adults into interventions involving sport and reporting physical activity or participation outcomes were included. RESULTS Twenty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. The quality of recruitment reporting across included studies was generally classified as poor, lacking detailed descriptions of recruitment processes and providing insufficient reporting of recruitment outcomes. There was a distinct recruitment bias for more affluent, white, middle-aged women. Active-only recruitment techniques appeared to achieve a participant sample with more representative demographic characteristics than passive approaches. CONCLUSIONS Due to inadequate reporting and evaluation, the mechanisms for achieving effective recruitment and engagement in sport, particularly in hard-to-reach groups, are still unclear. Independent of recruitment mode, creating an intervention and context that reflect the interests and motivations of the target audience presents a promising area. There is an urgent need for more robust evaluation design and reporting of sports interventions.
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- Rachel Cooke
- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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Donnachie C, Wyke S, Mutrie N, Hunt K. 'It's like a personal motivator that you carried around wi' you': utilising self-determination theory to understand men's experiences of using pedometers to increase physical activity in a weight management programme. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2017; 14:61. [PMID: 28476118 PMCID: PMC5420087 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-017-0505-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Self-monitoring using pedometers is an effective behaviour change technique to support increased physical activity (PA). However, the ways in which pedometers operate as motivational tools in adoption and maintenance of PA is not well understood. This paper investigates men’s experiences of pedometers as motivational tools both during and after their participation in a 12-week group-based, weight management programme for overweight/obese men, Football Fans in Training (FFIT). Methods Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 28 men, purposively sampled to include men who did and did not achieve 5% weight loss during the programme. Data were analysed thematically utilising the framework approach, using Self-Determination Theory (SDT) - namely concepts of behavioural regulation and the basic needs of relatedness, competence and autonomy - as an analytical lens. Results During the programme, FFIT’s context and fellow participants supported relatedness and encouraged use of the pedometer. The pedometer was seen to provide tangible proof of progress, thus increasing competence for change, whilst the ability to monitor one’s own progress and take remedial action supported autonomy; these men portrayed the pedometer as an ‘ally’. However, a minority found the pedometer ‘dispiriting’ or controlling when it evidenced their inability to meet their PA targets. After the programme, some men no longer used the device as they had fully internalised their motivations for increased PA. In contrast, others continued to use pedometers or progressed to other self-monitoring technologies because it was enjoyable and facilitated maintenance of their increased PA. However, the minority of men who experienced the pedometer as controlling no longer used it. They were less successful in achieving 5% weight loss and appeared reliant on external factors, including support from coach and group members, to maintain motivation. Conclusion These findings show how self-monitoring using pedometers and associated goal setting supported the development of autonomous motivation for PA, during and after participation in a group-based programme. They also suggest that programmes could focus on early identification of participants who remain motivated by extrinsic factors or express negative experiences of self-monitoring tools, to offer greater support to identify the benefits of PA based on a person’s own values. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12966-017-0505-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Craig Donnachie
- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3QB, UK.
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- School of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, 25-29 Bute Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8RS, UK
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- Moray House School of Education, Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, 2.27 St Leonard's Land, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3QB, UK
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Gill DP, Blunt W, De Cruz A, Riggin B, Hunt K, Zou G, Sibbald S, Danylchuk K, Zwarenstein M, Gray CM, Wyke S, Bunn C, Petrella RJ. Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) pilot study protocol: a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program for overweight and obese male hockey fans. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:1096. [PMID: 27756351 PMCID: PMC5070306 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3730-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 09/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Effective approaches that engage men in weight loss and lifestyle change are important because of worldwide increases, including in Canada, in obesity and chronic diseases. Football Fans in Training (FFIT), developed in Scotland, successfully tackled these problems by engaging overweight/obese male football fans in sustained weight loss and positive health behaviours, through program deliveries at professional football stadia. Methods Aims: 1) Adapt FFIT to hockey within the Canadian context and integrate with HealtheSteps™ (evidence-based lifestyle program) to develop Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT); 2) Explore potential for Hockey FIT to help overweight/obese men lose weight and improve other outcomes by 12 weeks, and retain these improvements to 12 months; 3) Evaluate feasibility of recruiting and retaining overweight/obese men; 4) Evaluate acceptability of Hockey FIT; and 5) Conduct program optimization via a process evaluation. We conducted a two-arm pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial (pRCT) whereby 80 overweight/obese male hockey fans (35–65 years; body-mass index ≥28 kg/m2) were recruited through their connection to two junior A hockey teams (London and Sarnia, ON) and randomized to Intervention (Hockey FIT) or Comparator (Wait-List Control). Hockey FIT includes a 12-week Active Phase (classroom instruction and exercise sessions delivered weekly by trained coaches) and a 40-week Maintenance Phase. Data collected at baseline and 12 weeks (both groups), and 12 months (Intervention only), will inform evaluation of the potential of Hockey FIT to help men lose weight and improve other health outcomes. Feasibility and acceptability will be assessed using data from self-reports at screening and baseline, program fidelity (program observations and coach reflections), participant focus group discussions, coach interviews, as well as program questionnaires and interviews with participants. This information will be analyzed to inform program optimization. Discussion Hockey FIT is a gender-sensitive program designed to engage overweight/obese male hockey fans to improve physical activity and healthy eating choices, thereby leading to weight loss and other positive changes in health outcomes. We expect this study to provide evidence for a full-scale confirmatory pRCT. Trial registration NCT02396524 (Clinicaltrials.gov). Date of registration: Feb 26, 2015.
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- Dawn P Gill
- Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada
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- Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada.,Robarts Clinical Trials, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Canada
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- Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada.,The Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada
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- Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada. .,School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Canada.
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Bunn C, Wyke S, Gray CM, Maclean A, Hunt K. 'Coz football is what we all have': masculinities, practice, performance and effervescence in a gender-sensitised weight-loss and healthy living programme for men. SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS 2016; 38:812-28. [PMID: 26864994 PMCID: PMC4950300 DOI: 10.1111/1467-9566.12402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In this paper we use a social practice approach to explore men's experience of Football Fans in Training (FFIT), a group-based weight management programme for men that harnesses men's symbolic attachment to professional football clubs to engage them in lifestyle change. FFIT is delivered by community coaches in clubs' stadia and is gender-sensitised in relation to context, content and style of delivery. Using a 'toolkit' of concepts from the work of Bourdieu, Goffman and Durkheim we analysed data from 13 focus group discussions with participants, and fieldwork notes from programme observations to investigate the appeal and success of FFIT, and how it worked to support change. Our analysis builds on our work on the importance of shared symbolic commitment to the football club and being with 'men like me' to understand how the interaction context facilitated 'effervescent' experiences. These experiences encouraged men to make changes to their diet and physical activity, talk about them, practice performing them and implement them in their lives. Thus a social practice approach illuminated the social processes through which lifestyle change was achieved, and we argue that it can deepen and enrich both intervention design and evaluation.
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- Christopher Bunn
- Institute of Health and WellbeingUniversity of GlasgowScotlandUK
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- Institute of Health and WellbeingUniversity of GlasgowScotlandUK
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- Institute of Health and WellbeingUniversity of GlasgowScotlandUK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences UnitUniversity of GlasgowScotlandUK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences UnitUniversity of GlasgowScotlandUK
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