Efficacy of lifestyle intervention program for Arab women with prediabetes using social media as an alternative platform of delivery

Autor: Rasha Al‐Hamdan, Amanda Avery, Dara Al‐Disi, Shaun Sabico, Nasser M Al‐Daghri, Fiona McCullough
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Diabetes Investigation, Vol 12, Iss 10, Pp 1872-1880 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2040-1124
2040-1116
DOI: 10.1111/jdi.13531
Popis: Abstract Aims/Introduction This 6‐month interventional study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of different educational programs among Saudi women with prediabetes referred by primary care. Materials and Methods A total of 253 (100 group education program [GEP], 84 WhatsApp education program [WEP] and 69 control group [CG]) eligible participants were invited to take part in the study, out of whom 120 received intervention (40 GEP, 43 WEP and 37 CG). GEP participants received focused, individualized lifestyle modification advice with bimonthly support sessions, WEP participants received the same intervention, but delivered through social media (WhatsApp). The CG received standard care. Anthropometrics, biochemical profiles and macronutrient intake were measured at baseline, and 3 and 6 months. The primary end‐points were glycated hemoglobin and weight, with lipids and dietary changes as secondary outcomes. Results Glycated hemoglobin significantly improved in all groups post‐intervention (GEP baseline 6.0 ± 0.2 vs 6 months 5.5 ± 0.54; P
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