Culturally sensitive lifestyle intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes among Somalis in Finland: a pilot study using JA CHRODIS Recommendations and Criteria

Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita

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Katja Wikström¹  Idil Hussein¹  Eeva Virtanen¹  Maliheh Nekouei Marvi Langari³  Elina Mattila⁴  Jaana Lindström¹ 

[1] Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare;Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland;Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland;Technical Research Centre of Finland

关键词: type 2 diabetes;    prevention;    lifestyle intervention;    immigrants;   

DOI  :  10.4415/ANN_21_01_13

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Istituto Superiore di Sanita

【 摘 要 】

Introduction. Somalis, particularly women, have high risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D). We designed and piloted a culturally tailored lifestyle intervention model to prevent T2D among Somalis. Methods. The pilot was designed using the JA CHRODIS Recommendations and Criteria, with special emphasis on target group empowerment. Intervention consisting of risk identification and group and digital lifestyle counselling was created based on the existing Stop Diabetes-model. The 12-week intervention was conducted in the mosque. Results. Of those at T2D risk, 24 participants (73%) agreed to participate in the lifestyle counselling. Mean participation rate in the group sessions was 50% and 76% of the participants used the mobile application. A statistically significant increase in vegetable intake was seen after the intervention. A non-significant increasing tendency was seen in all parameters of physical activity. All respondents considered counselling meetings very useful or useful. Discussion. The piloted model proved to be feasible in providing prevention interventions to an underserved population group. Key success factor was active involvement of the target community.

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