Development of a nutrition and physical activity booklet to engage seniors

被引：15

作者：

Burke L. ^{[1
,2
]}

Howat P. ^{[1
,2
]}

Lee A.H. ^{[1
]}

Jancey J. ^{[1
,2
]}

Kerr D. ^{[1
]}

Shilton T. ^{[1
,3
]}

机构：

[1] School of Public Health, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA 6845

[2] Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer Control, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA 6845

[3] National Heart Foundation, Western Australia Division, Subiaco, WA 6008

来源：

BMC Research Notes | / 1卷 / 1期

关键词：

Physical Activity; Physical Activity Guideline; Physical Activity Program; Physical Activity Goal; Nutritional Education Program;

D O I：

10.1186/1756-0500-1-77

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摘要：

Background: This paper describes the development and process evaluation of an interactive booklet aimed at motivating older adults to improve their nutrition and physical activity. Findings: The booklet was developed in consultation with seniors via focus groups, individual interviews and self administered questionnaires. The booklet was disseminated to a group of 114 seniors as the main component of a 12-week intervention program. Process evaluation was conducted during and at the end of the intervention period. A large proportion of participants (86%) were engaged in the program in that they had, as a minimum, read the booklet. The majority of the participants found the booklet provided them with useful and interesting advice in an easy-to-read and informative manner. Three quarters (76%) reported the materials to be motivating and increased their awareness of nutrition and physical activity, while 79% intended to continue with changes to their physical activity and diet after the program concluded. © 2008 Howat et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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