The role and influence of 'Champions' in a community-based lifestyle risk modification programme

Samar M. Aoun; Shaouli Shahid; Linda Le; Tanya L. Packer

doi:10.1177/1359105312449194

The role and influence of 'Champions' in a community-based lifestyle risk modification programme

Samar M. Aoun, Shaouli Shahid, Linda Le, Tanya L. Packer

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Abstract

This article describes the training and implementation of the Waist Disposal Challenge in service clubs in Western Australia in 2009-2010. Ninety-three Champions from 52 clubs were trained to deliver educational presentations to 1100 peers and facilitate a BMI competition among 764 peers. Champions reported significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence to motivate their peers to make changes to their diet and physical activity with 82% of participants completing the BMI competition and on average 58% experiencing and sustaining a BMI reduction for 12 months. It is evident that the Champions had influenced the uptake and success of the intervention.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	528-541
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105312449194
Publication status	Published - Apr 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

BMI
Champions
health promotion
Lay Health Advisers
natural helper intervention
nutrition
physical activity
the Waist Disposal Challenge

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