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Learning to health yourself: a randomized, tailored self-regulation intervention among custodial employees
Ist Teil von
Health education research, 2018-12, Vol.33 (6), p.447-457
Ort / Verlag
England: Oxford University Press
Erscheinungsjahr
2018
Link zum Volltext
Quelle
Oxford Journals 2020 Medicine
Beschreibungen/Notizen
This intervention sought to bring about a dietary behavior change among individuals who are vulnerable to negative health outcomes and behaviors. Using a randomized controlled trial, we examined the efficacy of a six-week Education + Self-Regulation intervention against an Education Only condition in reducing saturated fat intake among custodial workers (N = 54). Assessments were made at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 months. The intervention group reported lower saturated fat intake and greater self-regulation than the Education Only control group throughout the intervention period and higher self-efficacy at week 6. Despite a fading of intervention effect at 6 months, Education + Self-Regulation participants continued to report lower saturated fat intake relative to their baseline. Supplementing health education with self-regulatory skills is an effective strategy for positive health behavior change. The authors provide recommendations for engaging nonclinical health psychologists in community-level chronic disease prevention and health promotion efforts.