Effectiveness of a Lifestyle Intervention Program Among Persons at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes in a Rural Community

Abstract

Our findings suggest that it is feasible to implement a group-based DPP in a rural community and achieve weight loss and physical goals that are comparable to those achieved in the DPP.

Evaluation of physical activity reporting in community Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle intervention efforts: A systematic review

“…Eight studies included mean minutes of PA per week at the end of core, ranging from 181-251 min (Amundson et al, 2009;Guyse et al, 2011;Matvienko and Hoehns, 2009;Ockene et al, 2012;Vadheim et al, 2010a,b;Jiang et al, 2013). Two studies reported a mean of 250 and 258 min per week of PA at the end of post-core (Matvienko and Hoehns, 2009;Vadheim et al, 2010a).…”

“…The proportion of participants meeting goal prior to intervention ranged from 19.6-53.6% (Islam et al, 2013;Jaber et al, 2011;Matvienko and Hoehns, 2009;Whittemore et al, 2009;Jiang et al, 2013). After the initial phase of intervention, or at the first follow-up assessment, the range was 41.2-75% (Amundson et al, 2009;Guyse et al, 2011;Islam et al, 2013;Jaber et al, 2011;Kramer et al, 2011;Kramer et al, 2013;Vadheim et al, 2010a;Vanderwood et al, 2010;Whittemore et al, 2009;Jiang et al, 2013). After intervention completion, or at the final assessment, the range was 61.5-78% Matvienko and Hoehns, 2009;Vadheim et al, 2010a;Vanderwood et al, 2010).…”

“…Session content related to physical activity varied, but included the key principles of the DPP such as ways to safely increase PA, addressing barriers to PA, and changing environmental and social cues relating to PA. Thirteen studies included PA sessions or supervised exercise as an option for participants (Amundson et al, 2009;Guyse et al, 2011;Harwell et al, 2011;Islam et al, 2013;Jaber et al, 2011;Ma et al, 2013;Matvienko and Hoehns, 2009;McBride et al, 2008;Vadheim et al, 2010a;Vadheim et al, 2010b;Endevelt et al, 2015;Kutob et al, 2014;Swanson et al, 2012), three studies offered free fitness center membership (Aldana et al, 2005;Seidel et al, 2008;Nicklas et al, 2014), and two studies offered participants access to onsite resources for PA (Ackermann et al, 2008;Barham et al, 2011).…”

“…After the initial phase of intervention, or at the first follow-up assessment, the range was 41.2-75% (Amundson et al, 2009;Guyse et al, 2011;Islam et al, 2013;Jaber et al, 2011;Kramer et al, 2011;Kramer et al, 2013;Vadheim et al, 2010a;Vanderwood et al, 2010;Whittemore et al, 2009;Jiang et al, 2013). After intervention completion, or at the final assessment, the range was 61.5-78% Matvienko and Hoehns, 2009;Vadheim et al, 2010a;Vanderwood et al, 2010). Eight studies included mean minutes of PA per week at the end of core, ranging from 181-251 min (Amundson et al, 2009;Guyse et al, 2011;Matvienko and Hoehns, 2009;Ockene et al, 2012;Vadheim et al, 2010a,b;Jiang et al, 2013).…”

Human Behaviors Determine Health: Strategic Thoughts on the Prevention of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases in China

“…The effect of community-based interventions toward unhealthy behaviors and lifestyles in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases has been suggested in numerous studies, and verified in systematic reviews [2,[41][42][43][44][45]. However, in China the public generally do not realize the health benefits gained by adhering to healthy behaviors and life habits (e.g., non-smoking).…”