Lifestyle intervention for Filipino Americans at risk for diabetes

J Community Health Nurs. 2014;31(4):225-37. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2014.926674.

Abstract

The aims of this study were to determine recruitment and retention feasibility, changes in self-efficacy for diet and exercise, and weight and fasting insulin level change after a lifestyle intervention in a community park. A randomized wait-list control design was used to recruit 50 Filipino American participants into a flexible eight-week curriculum. The retention rate was 88%. A weight loss of 1.52 kg (p < .05) and a waist reduction of 5.46 cm (p < .05) were found in the intervention group. Significant predictors for weight loss were gender and marital status. The intervention showed promise for this community program.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Community-Based Participatory Research
  • Cultural Characteristics
  • Curriculum
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Health Education / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Life Style*
  • Male
  • Marital Status
  • Philippines / ethnology
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Self Efficacy
  • United States
  • Weight Loss