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The role and influence of 'champions' in a community-based lifestyle risk modification programme.
- Source :
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Journal of health psychology [J Health Psychol] 2013 Apr; Vol. 18 (4), pp. 528-41. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Jul 12. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This article describes the training and implementation of the Waist Disposal Challenge in service clubs in Western Australia in 2009-2010. Ninety-three Champions from 52 clubs were trained to deliver educational presentations to 1100 peers and facilitate a BMI competition among 764 peers. Champions reported significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence to motivate their peers to make changes to their diet and physical activity with 82% of participants completing the BMI competition and on average 58% experiencing and sustaining a BMI reduction for 12 months. It is evident that the Champions had influenced the uptake and success of the intervention.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1461-7277
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of health psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22791139
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105312449194