"Champion" behavior in a community obesity reduction program: Feedback from peers

被引：8

作者：

Aoun, Samar ^{[1
]}

Sainsbury, Kirby ^{[1
,2
]}

Mullan, Barbara ^{[1
]}

Shahid, Shaouli ^{[1
,3
]}

机构：

[1] Curtin Univ, Perth, WA, Australia

[2] Newcastle Univ, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England

[3] Univ Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia

来源：

JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | 2017年 / 22卷 / 02期

基金：

英国医学研究理事会;

关键词：

behavioral change; champions; nutrition; obesity reduction; physical activity; weight loss; RISK-MODIFICATION PROGRAM; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; HEALTH; INTERVENTIONS; WOMEN; MENS; WORKERS; WEIGHT; SENSE; DIET;

D O I：

10.1177/1359105315596372

中图分类号：

B849 [应用心理学];

学科分类号：

040203 ;

摘要：

Current interventions to reduce obesity have limited success. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of successful champions (non health professional/community leaders) and to assess how these relate to acceptability ratings of an obesity reduction interventionthe Waist Disposal Challenge. A total of 200 peer participants completed questionnaires. Positive ratings of champions' performance were significantly correlated with perceptions of the success and suitability of the Waist Disposal Challenge. The qualitative feedback concurred that the program prompted weight loss and was a positive social experience which resulted in actual behavioral changes. Selecting suitable champions is likely to influence the success of such community health programs.

引用

页码：148 / 157

页数：10

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