TY - JOUR
T1 - Improvement in knowledge, social cognitive theory variables, and movement through stages of change after a community-based diabetes education program
AU - Chapman-Novakofski, Karen
AU - Karduck, Justine
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PY - 2005/10
Y1 - 2005/10
N2 - The objective of this program was to demonstrate the impact of a community-based diabetes education program. Participants were adults (N=239; mean age±standard deviation=63±10 years) with diabetes or caretakers. Community-based education incorporating Social Cognitive Theory and Stages of Change Theory included three group sessions focused on meal planning with cooking demonstrations. Knowledge and Social Cognitive Theory/Stages of Change variables were assessed pre- and postintervention. At posttest, significantly more (P<.05) used herbs in place of salt, cooked with olive or canola oils, used artificial sweeteners in baking (Stages of Change Theory), and were confident to change their diet and to prepare healthful meals. Knowledge of diabetes and nutrition increased (P<.05) and was a factor in postintervention belief in ability to use food labels and that meal planning was helpful. This community-based diabetes education intervention resulted in positive impacts on knowledge, health beliefs, and self-reported behaviors. Improvement in knowledge can be instrumental in moving individuals to an action or maintenance stage and in improving self-efficacy.
AB - The objective of this program was to demonstrate the impact of a community-based diabetes education program. Participants were adults (N=239; mean age±standard deviation=63±10 years) with diabetes or caretakers. Community-based education incorporating Social Cognitive Theory and Stages of Change Theory included three group sessions focused on meal planning with cooking demonstrations. Knowledge and Social Cognitive Theory/Stages of Change variables were assessed pre- and postintervention. At posttest, significantly more (P<.05) used herbs in place of salt, cooked with olive or canola oils, used artificial sweeteners in baking (Stages of Change Theory), and were confident to change their diet and to prepare healthful meals. Knowledge of diabetes and nutrition increased (P<.05) and was a factor in postintervention belief in ability to use food labels and that meal planning was helpful. This community-based diabetes education intervention resulted in positive impacts on knowledge, health beliefs, and self-reported behaviors. Improvement in knowledge can be instrumental in moving individuals to an action or maintenance stage and in improving self-efficacy.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jada.2005.07.010
DO - 10.1016/j.jada.2005.07.010
M3 - Article
C2 - 16183364
AN - SCOPUS:25844528176
SN - 0002-8223
VL - 105
SP - 1613
EP - 1616
JO - Journal of the American Dietetic Association
JF - Journal of the American Dietetic Association
IS - 10
ER -