Healthy Lifestyle Intervention on Diabetes Risk Reduction Among Bruneian Young Adults

Universiti Brunei Darussalam71 enrolled

Overview

The general research question posed was 'How effective is a healthy lifestyle intervention using behavioural change strategies in the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?'. The main aim was to assess the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle intervention implemented for 12 weeks via face-to-face group sessions and by using social media tools (Facebook and WhatsApp) for young adults at risk of T2DM. The hypothesis was that this healthy lifestyle intervention may be effective in terms of initiating an increased physical activity (PA) level and a healthy balanced dietary intake resulting in improvements of other T2DM risk factors at 12 weeks.

The specific research question posed was 'Is a healthy lifestyle intervention using Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)-based PA and dietary strategies implemented for 12 weeks through face-to-face group sessions and social media tools effective in the initiation and maintenance of increased PA level and healthy balanced dietary intake, resulting in improvements of T2DM risk score, anthropometrics, metabolic parameters and SCT-related psychosocial factors among Bruneian young adults at risk of T2DM?'. Study design was two-arm parallel, stratified with simple randomisation, and assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Participants were randomly allocated into intervention group and control group. Participants were students and alumni of Universiti Brunei Darussalam and Universiti Teknologi Brunei who were overweight-obese at risk of T2DM with a mean age of 23.1 (2.48) years old. Intervention group went through a healthy lifestyle intervention using evidence-based SCT strategies emphasising on PA and diet for 12 weeks, while the control group only received leaflets on healthy lifestyle with no further guidance. Outcomes measured were changes from baseline at week 0 to post-intervention at week 13 between intervention and control groups. Outcomes were changes in diabetes risk score, anthropometrics, metabolic parameters, PA, dietary intake and SCT-related psychosocial factors, with repeated-measures ANOVA as the main analysis.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Interventions

Healthy lifestyle interventionBEHAVIORAL

The main goal was to provide knowledge and skills for targeted population in order for them to adapt healthy lifestyle throughout their life. At the end of intervention, participants were expected to be fully equipped with necessary knowledge and fundamental skills in adapting and maintaining healthy lifestyle throughout their life. Gradual improvements were emphasised and at least 5% loss of initial body weight was expected, aiming for at least 0.5% loss in the first month. It was divided into three phases (preparation, implementation, maintenance) focusing on PA and diet, in which self-efficacy enhancement and self-regulatory skills were emphasised during the first month of intervention.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 29 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Bruneian including permanent residents * BMI from 25.00 to 39.99 kg/m2 * American Diabetes Association (ADA) diabetes risk score of at least 3 and maximum score of 8 * Mentally and physically fit with no chronic conditions * Without medical conditions that could influence glucose metabolism and insulin resistance * Answered 'No' to all 6 questions in questionnaire-based pre-exercise risk assessment * Not actively participating in other healthy lifestyle programmes * Had access to computer or mobile phone with Internet

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in diabetes risk score from week 0 to week 13

Using Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) questionnaire, with minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 22. Score less than 7 as low risk, 7 to 11 as slightly elevated, 12 to 14 as moderate risk, 15 to 20 as high risk and more than 20 as very high risk.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Change in weight (kg)

Using digital weighing scale

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in weight (%)

Using digital weighing scale

Time frame: 12 weeks

Height in cm

Using digital weighing scale

Time frame: At baseline

Change in body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2)

Calculated with weight and height

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in waist circumference (WC) (cm)

Measured at the midpoint between the lower border of the ribcage and iliac crest with tape measure

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in hip circumference (HC) (cm)

Measured at the largest portion of the buttocks with tape measure

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)

Calculated with WC and HC

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in fasting blood glucose (FBG) (mmol/l)

With finger-pricking and AccuTrend Plus System blood analyses

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in fasting blood total cholesterol (TC) (mmol/l)

With finger-pricking and AccuTrend Plus System blood analyses

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in fasting blood triglycerides (TG) (mmol/l)

With finger-pricking and AccuTrend Plus System blood analyses

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in systolic blood pressure (SBP) (mmHg)

Using OMRON automated blood pressure monitor

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (mmHg)

Using OMRON automated blood pressure monitor

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in resting heart rate (pulse/min)

Using OMRON automated blood pressure monitor

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in vigorous PA metabolic task (MET) (min/week)

Using short-form international PA questionnaire (SF-IPAQ)

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in moderate PA MET (min/week)

Using SF-IPAQ

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in walking MET (min/week)

Using SF-IPAQ

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in total PA MET (min/week)

Using SF-IPAQ

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in sitting time (hrs/day)

Using SF-IPAQ

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in intake of carbohydrates (servings/day)

Using 4-day dietary record

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in intake of protein (servings/day)

Using 4-day dietary record

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in intake of fruits (servings/day)

Using 4-day dietary record

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in Intake of vegetables (servings/day)

Using 4-day dietary record

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in intake of water in (litres/day)

Using 4-day dietary record

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in motivation score

Using University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) with minimum score of -2 and maximum score of 14. The higher the score, the higher the motivation.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in social support (diet) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate better support for eating healthy.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in social support (PA) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate better support for exercising

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in overcoming barriers (PA) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate more capabilities to overcome barriers towards exercising

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in moral disengagement (diet) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate lack of control in eating

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in outcome expectations (diet) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate more positive expectations for dieting

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in outcome expectations (PA) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate more positive expectations for exercising

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in emotional coping (PA) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate better emotional coping by exercising

Time frame: 12 weeks

Change in self-efficacy (PA) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate better confidence in exercising

Time frame: 12 weeks

Facilitation (PA) score

Using social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs scale with minimum score of 1 and maximum score of 4. Higher scores indicate better access to facilities and equipment for exercising

Time frame: 12 weeks

Healthy Lifestyle Intervention on Diabetes Risk Reduction Among Bruneian Young Adults

Overview

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Eligibility

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes