—Participants’ Perspectives on an Adaptation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Engage Men
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) has been effectively translated to various community and clinical settings; however, regardless of setting, enrollment among men and lower-income populations is low. This study presents participant perspectives on Power Up for Health , a novel NDPP pil...
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| author | Lindsey Realmuto MPH Alexandra Kamler MPH Linda Weiss PhD Tiffany L. Gary-Webb PhD, MHS Michael E. Hodge José A. Pagán PhD Elizabeth A. Walker PhD, RN, CDE |
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| description | The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) has been effectively translated to various community and clinical settings; however, regardless of setting, enrollment among men and lower-income populations is low. This study presents participant perspectives on Power Up for Health , a novel NDPP pilot adaption for men residing in low-income communities in New York City. We conducted nine interviews and one focus group with seven participants after the program ended. Interview and focus group participants had positive perceptions of the program and described the all-male aspect of the program and its reliance on male coaches as major strengths. Men felt the all-male adaptation allowed for more open, in-depth conversations on eating habits, weight loss, body image, and masculinity. Participants also reported increased knowledge and changes to their dietary and physical activity habits. Recommendations for improving the program included making the sessions more interactive by, for example, adding exercise or healthy cooking demonstrations. Overall, findings from the pilot suggest this NDPP adaptation was acceptable to men and facilitated behavior change and unique discussions that would likely not have occurred in a mixed-gender NDPP implementation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-aa35aa675c284f2aba8282867f9edd3b2022-12-22T00:40:03ZengSAGE PublishingAmerican Journal of Men's Health1557-98831557-98912018-07-011210.1177/1557988318758786—Participants’ Perspectives on an Adaptation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Engage MenLindsey Realmuto MPH0Alexandra Kamler MPH1Linda Weiss PhD2Tiffany L. Gary-Webb PhD, MHS3Michael E. Hodge4José A. Pagán PhD5Elizabeth A. Walker PhD, RN, CDE6The New York Academy of Medicine, New York, NY, USAThe New York Academy of Medicine, New York, NY, USAThe New York Academy of Medicine, New York, NY, USAUniversity of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USAAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USALeonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USAAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USAThe National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) has been effectively translated to various community and clinical settings; however, regardless of setting, enrollment among men and lower-income populations is low. This study presents participant perspectives on Power Up for Health , a novel NDPP pilot adaption for men residing in low-income communities in New York City. We conducted nine interviews and one focus group with seven participants after the program ended. Interview and focus group participants had positive perceptions of the program and described the all-male aspect of the program and its reliance on male coaches as major strengths. Men felt the all-male adaptation allowed for more open, in-depth conversations on eating habits, weight loss, body image, and masculinity. Participants also reported increased knowledge and changes to their dietary and physical activity habits. Recommendations for improving the program included making the sessions more interactive by, for example, adding exercise or healthy cooking demonstrations. Overall, findings from the pilot suggest this NDPP adaptation was acceptable to men and facilitated behavior change and unique discussions that would likely not have occurred in a mixed-gender NDPP implementation.https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988318758786 |
| spellingShingle | Lindsey Realmuto MPH Alexandra Kamler MPH Linda Weiss PhD Tiffany L. Gary-Webb PhD, MHS Michael E. Hodge José A. Pagán PhD Elizabeth A. Walker PhD, RN, CDE —Participants’ Perspectives on an Adaptation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Engage Men American Journal of Men's Health |
| title | —Participants’ Perspectives on an Adaptation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Engage Men |
| title_full | —Participants’ Perspectives on an Adaptation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Engage Men |
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| title_short | —Participants’ Perspectives on an Adaptation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Engage Men |
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