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Piloting a culturally appropriate, localised diabetes prevention program for young Aboriginal people in a remote town.
- Source :
- Australian Journal of Primary Health; 2019, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p495-500, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Lifestyle changes are central to preventing type 2 diabetes. Embarking upon and sustaining change is challenging, and translation of prevention approaches into a wider range of real-world settings is needed. In this study, a locally adapted community-led diabetes prevention program with local young Aboriginal facilitators was created and trialled through the Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS). The 8-week program highlighted causes and consequences of diabetes, incorporated physical activity and healthy eating topics with a focus on practical activities, and included stress management to support healthy lifestyles. Ten Aboriginal women and men aged 18–38 years participated in the pilot program. The program was found to be acceptable and appropriate, and other community members and organisations expressed interest in future participation. Participants reported that they gained important new knowledge and made changes in behaviours including shopping choices, portioning and soft drink consumption. Limitations included participant recruitment and attendance difficulties, which were attributed to program timing and competing demands. While this program was designed to be sustainable, and there were indications of feasibility, resource constraints impeded its integration into routine primary health care. Prevention of diabetes is a high priority for DAHS, and this program, with appropriate resources, provides a basis for ongoing practical prevention strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DIABETES prevention
DIABETES risk factors
ANTHROPOMETRY
BEHAVIOR modification
DIABETES
ETHNOPSYCHOLOGY
FOOD habits
GLYCOSYLATED hemoglobin
HEALTH behavior
INTERVIEWING
RESEARCH methodology
PATIENT education
QUESTIONNAIRES
STRESS management
PILOT projects
CULTURAL awareness
PRE-tests & post-tests
EDUCATIONAL outcomes
PHYSICAL activity
EVALUATION of human services programs
ADOLESCENCE
ADULTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14487527
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Australian Journal of Primary Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139324244
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1071/PY19024