Examining an Australian physical activity and nutrition intervention using RE-AIM

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Digital Health Interventions

Background:

• Translating evidence-based health interventions into community settings is crucial for public health.
• The ManUp intervention aimed to enhance physical activity and nutrition behaviors using web-based technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the dissemination of the ManUp intervention in Central Queensland using the RE-AIM framework.
• To assess the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance of the intervention.

Main Methods:

• Employed a mixed-methods approach including surveys (N=312), stakeholder interviews (n=12), and project data analysis.
• Utilized the RE-AIM framework to systematically assess intervention dissemination.

Main Results:

• The intervention reached 47% of the target population, with no significant differences in health behaviors between aware and unaware individuals.
• Adoption rates were moderate (73 participants registered, 25% of organizations adopted parts).
• Implementation challenges were reported by 25% of organizations, with low completion rates for web-based challenges.

Conclusions:

• The ManUp intervention demonstrated promising reach but requires further evaluation regarding its effectiveness and implementation fidelity.
• Future research should focus on optimizing adoption and implementation strategies for sustained impact.