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A stage model for assessing a community-based diabetes prevention program in Sweden
Camilla M Andersson1, Gunilla E M Bjärås, Claes-Göran Ostenson
1Diabetes Prevention Unit, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. camilla.m.andersson@ks.se
Health Promotion International
|October 31, 2002
Summary
The Stockholm Diabetes Prevention Program (SDPP) aimed to reduce type 2 diabetes incidence through community-based interventions targeting lifestyle risk factors. Municipal involvement was key to its development and implementation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes is highly prevalent, affecting at least 4% of the population in Sweden.
- Primary prevention strategies are crucial for managing the growing burden of type 2 diabetes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of the Stockholm Diabetes Prevention Program (SDPP).
- To analyze the interaction between the intervention program and community stakeholders.
- To reflect on the program's process using a stage model.
Main Methods:
- A multi-stage approach including baseline, community-based intervention, and follow-up studies.
- Community-wide intervention involving adult populations in three municipalities.
- Collaboration with local authorities and diverse community groups for health promotion.
Main Results:
- The intervention program focused on modifiable risk factors: obesity, physical inactivity, diet, and tobacco use.
- Growing interest and responsibility from municipal authorities over the program's duration.
- Program goals aligned with broader municipal health promotion initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The Stockholm Diabetes Prevention Program (SDPP) demonstrated a collaborative, community-centered approach to type 2 diabetes prevention.
- Sustained engagement of local authorities is vital for the success of public health interventions.
- The program's framework offers valuable insights for other health promotion efforts.