Fit4YAMs: Structuring a Lifestyle Intervention for Rural Overweight and Obese Young Adult Males Using Participatory Design

Bailey, Jannine; Davies, Christie; McCrossin, Timothy; Kiernan, Michael; Skinner, S. Rachel; Steinbeck, Katharine; Mendis, Kumara

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.06.019

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“…Similar to Mallow et al's study in a West Virginian population, increased access and communication with the healthcare provider, in this case an RDN, was seen as a positive component of the mHealth platform [39]. This finding of desire for personalized RDN counseling and one-on-one sessions was encouraging and similar to other rural technology-based approaches, suggesting the importance of using a personalized approach to nutrition care [44]. Previous studies show the unique capabilities of mHealth intervention approaches and their usefulness in enhancing the health of community members [45].…”

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confidence: 74%

Feasibility of a mHealth Approach to Nutrition Counseling in an Appalachian State

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Hagedorn

et al. 2019

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West Virginia is a rural state with an aging population that may experience barriers to accessing nutritional and lifestyle counseling. This study examined feasibility of an online personalized nutrition tracking application, Good Measures (GM), with patients at seven health care clinics throughout the state. Fourteen healthcare providers and 64 patients 18 years or older with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 and access to the Internet were recruited for this 12-week feasibility study. Patient participants logged meals and exercise into the GM application via smart phone, tablet, or computer and virtually engaged with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in one-on-one sessions. The primary endpoint was to examine feasibility of the program by usage of the application and feedback questions regarding the benefits and challenges of the application. Participants were predominately white (92%) and female (76%). Minimal improvements in weight and systolic blood pressure were found. Participant attitude survey data declined from 4-weeks to 12-weeks of the intervention. Interestingly though, patients in a rural clinic had lesser declines in attitudes than peri-urban participants. Qualitative feedback data identified participants predominately had a positive overall feeling toward the approach. Participants expressed favorability of RDN access, the variety of foods, but did give suggestions for in-person meetings and more updating of the application. Implementing a technology approach to nutrition in rural areas of West Virginia using a mobile application with RDN access may be one strategy to address public health issues such as obesity.

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Feasibility of a mHealth Approach to Nutrition Counseling in an Appalachian State

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Barr

Hagedorn

et al. 2019

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“…The Fit for Young Adult Males (Fit4YAMS) text message-based lifestyle intervention was developed using focus group discussions with rural adolescent and young adult males, aged 18–25 years [39]. The focus groups were semi-structured and explored the young adult males’ preferences for structure and intervention delivery.…”

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“…This narrative review discussed six studies, however, it is likely that there may be more published studies. In the studies discussed, adolescents became involved in the co-creation process through a vast number of methods, including through schools, summer camp, print media, social media, hospital settings, and even face-to-face approaches [36,37,38,39,40,41]. The variety of recruitment methods between studies demonstrates the complexities in recruiting adolescents for co-creation of health interventions, and health interventions more broadly.…”

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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adolescents: eHealth, Co-Creation, and Advocacy

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. Early atherosclerotic changes can begin to occur early in life and though adolescence. The prevalence of modifiable CVD risk factors, namely, smoking, poor diet quality, excessive alcohol intake, physical inactivity, and overweight and obesity can exacerbate the early onset of atherosclerosis. There is a need to improve modifiable risk factors during adolescence to prevent progression to CVD in later life. Electronic health (eHealth) behaviour change interventions are a potential solution for adolescents to improve CVD risk factors, given adolescents are digital frontrunners and digital technology is wide-reaching. The process of co-creating eHealth behaviour change interventions with adolescents is a promising strategy to improve intervention effectiveness and engagement. Additionally, effective youth advocacy is an emerging strategy for CVD prevention in adolescents. This narrative review evaluates published eHealth behaviour change interventions targeting cardiovascular disease risk factors in adolescents, which utilize a co-creation process, describe the emerging role of advocacy in CVD prevention for adolescents and provide recommendations for future interventions.

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“…In contrast to readily available university students, the next two papers focus on engaging males who are hard to reach: those with complex health problems such as sexually transmitted infection (STI) and obesity [17,18]. Ott et al show how community engagement and venue-based sampling can reach AYA males in communities with high STI prevalence rates [17].…”

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“…The broad range of communities included in the study demonstrated distinct STI rates, and venue sampling proved an effective mechanism to engage adolescent males across locales. From Australia, Bailey et al used a qualitative design to explore the best way to reach obese males [18]. The study respondents wanted an individualized approach that focused on their personal needs through goal setting, motivation, engagement strategies, and text messaging.…”

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Serving the Underserved: The Health and Well-Being of Adolescent and Young Adult Males

Kaul

Irwin

2018

Journal of Adolescent Health

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Fit4YAMs: Structuring a Lifestyle Intervention for Rural Overweight and Obese Young Adult Males Using Participatory Design

Cited by 9 publications

References 23 publications

Feasibility of a mHealth Approach to Nutrition Counseling in an Appalachian State

Feasibility of a mHealth Approach to Nutrition Counseling in an Appalachian State

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adolescents: eHealth, Co-Creation, and Advocacy

Serving the Underserved: The Health and Well-Being of Adolescent and Young Adult Males

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