Journal article
A self-management concept for men at the community level: The 'Waist' Disposal Challenge
Journal of Health Psychology, Vol.14(5), pp.663-674
2009
Abstract
The Waist Disposal Challenge consisted of a health intervention at the community level to bring about a reduction in body mass index (BMI) and is delivered at three levels: educational presentations on nutrition and exercise; monthly monitoring of BMI competition; telephone lifestyle coaching with follow-ups. Twenty-three Rotary Clubs participated in Western Australia in 2007–08 (750 Rotarians). The significant to moderate decreases in BMI are an encouraging indication that such community based-projects for men at-risk of developing chronic disease may influence the way health services reorient their community programmes to suit the health psychology of middle-aged to older men.
Details
- Title
- A self-management concept for men at the community level: The 'Waist' Disposal Challenge
- Authors/Creators
- S. Aoun (Author/Creator) - Curtin UniversityR. Osseiran-Moisson (Author/Creator) - Curtin UniversityF. Collins (Author/Creator) - WA Country Health ServiceR. Newton (Author/Creator) - Edith Cowan UniversityM.J. Newton (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Health Psychology, Vol.14(5), pp.663-674
- Publisher
- Sage
- Identifiers
- 991005545227607891
- Copyright
- Sage
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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