Abstract
This article presents the impact results of a feasibility study in Canada for prevention of risk factors for diabetes in seven northwestern Ontario First Nations. Baseline and follow-up data were collected before and after the 9-month intervention program in schools, stores, and communities that aimed to improve diet and increase physical activity among adults. Regression analyses indicate a significant change in knowledge among respondents in intervention communities (p <.019). There was also a significant increase in frequency of healthy food acquisition among respondents in the intervention communities (p <.003). There were no significant changes in physical activity or body mass index in either intervention or comparison groups. The multi-institutional approach demonstrated promising results in modifying selected risk factors for diabetes First Nations communities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 561-573 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Health Education and Behavior |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2008 |
Keywords
- Community-based intervention
- Diabetes
- First Nations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health