A Self-Management Concept for Men at the Community Level: the 'Waist' Disposal Challenge
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Sage Publications
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science / Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research
RAS ID
9637
Abstract
The Waist Disposal Challenge consisted of a health intervention at the community level to bring about a reduction in body mass index (BMI) and is delivered at three levels: educational presentations on nutrition and exercise; monthly monitoring of BMI competition; telephone lifestyle coaching with follow-ups. Twenty-three Rotary Clubs participated in Western Australia in 2007—08 (750 Rotarians). The significant to moderate decreases in BMI are an encouraging indication that such community based-projects for men at-risk of developing chronic disease may influence the way health services reorient their community programmes to suit the health psychology of middle-aged to older men.
DOI
10.1177/1359105309104910
Comments
Aoun, S., Osseiran-Moisson, R., Collins, F., Newton, R. , & Newton, M. J. (2009). A self-management concept for men at the community level: the 'waist' disposal challenge. Journal of Health Psychology, 14(5), 663-674. Available here