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    Health Educ Behav. 2008 Aug;35(4):561-73. doi: 10.1177/1090198108315367. Epub 2008 May 2.

    An integrated multi-institutional diabetes prevention program improves knowledge and healthy food acquisition in northwestern Ontario First Nations.

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    Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. lho@jhsph.edu

    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.

    PMID:
    18456866
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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