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    "Champion" behavior in a community obesity reduction program: Feedback from peers

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    Authors
    Aoun, Samar
    Sainsbury, Kirby
    Mullan, Barbara
    Shahid, Shaouli
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Aoun, S. and Sainsbury, K. and Mullan, B. and Shahid, S. 2015. "Champion" behavior in a community obesity reduction program: Feedback from peers. Journal of Health Psychology. 22 (2): pp. 148– 157.
    Source Title
    J Health Psychol
    DOI
    10.1177/1359105315596372
    School
    Centre for Aboriginal Studies
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34570
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Current interventions to reduce obesity have limited success. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of successful champions (non health professional/community leaders) and to assess how these relate to acceptability ratings of an obesity reduction intervention-the Waist Disposal Challenge. A total of 200 peer participants completed questionnaires. Positive ratings of champions' performance were significantly correlated with perceptions of the success and suitability of the Waist Disposal Challenge. The qualitative feedback concurred that the program prompted weight loss and was a positive social experience which resulted in actual behavioral changes. Selecting suitable champions is likely to influence the success of such community health programs.

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