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Physical activity and nutrition program for adults with metabolic syndrome: Process evaluation
Van Dinh Tran1, Jonine Jancey2, Andy Lee3
1Department of Community Health and Network Coordination, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, No. 1, Yersin Street, Hanoi, Vietnam; School of Public Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|January 8, 2017
Summary
The Vietnam Physical Activity and Nutrition (VPAN) program successfully engaged adults aged 50-65 with Metabolic Syndrome, improving their physical activity and nutrition through accessible resources and education.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Gerontology
Background:
- Metabolic Syndrome is a growing concern in aging populations worldwide.
- Lifestyle interventions are crucial for managing Metabolic Syndrome in adults aged 50-65.
- The Vietnam Physical Activity and Nutrition (VPAN) program was designed to address these needs in Vietnam.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the process of the Vietnam Physical Activity and Nutrition (VPAN) program.
- To assess participation, fidelity, satisfaction, and reasons for adherence or withdrawal.
- To determine the suitability of the intervention for the Vietnamese population.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was used, collecting quantitative data from 163 participants via surveys.
- Qualitative data were gathered through exit interviews with 20 participants (10 completers, 10 non-completers) and post-session discussions.
- The evaluation focused on participation, fidelity, satisfaction, and reasons for program completion or withdrawal.
Main Results:
- High participant satisfaction (87%-96%) reported program resources and strategies as useful for increasing physical activity and improving diet.
- Education sessions were highly preferred (97%) with excellent attendance (>78%).
- Primary reasons for withdrawal included work commitments and being too busy.
Conclusions:
- The VPAN program effectively reached and engaged the target demographic over a six-month period.
- A combination of printed materials and face-to-face sessions proved suitable for promoting lifestyle behavioral change in Vietnamese adults.
- The findings support the VPAN program's approach for managing Metabolic Syndrome in this population.
