Interests and Preferences in Programs to Improve Health Among Men With or at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Racial and
LaShonda Hulbert1, Yvonne Mensa-Wilmot2, Stephanie Rutledge2
1Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy NE, Mailstop 107-3, Atlanta, GA 30341 (NYT2@cdc.gov).
Preventing Chronic Disease
|January 9, 2025
Summary
Racial and ethnic minority men with type 2 diabetes show interest in health programs, especially those offering incentives, male-specific topics, and family involvement. Program flexibility and prior participation significantly influence engagement in healthy living initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Men in racial and ethnic minority groups experience higher type 2 diabetes prevalence but lower participation in health improvement programs.
- Understanding the unique interests and barriers for these men is crucial for effective health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the interests and preferences of racial and ethnic minority men at risk for or with type 2 diabetes in health improvement programs.
- To determine factors influencing their participation and health practices.
Main Methods:
- A 43-question web-based survey was administered to 1,506 men at risk for or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes from minority groups.
- Descriptive and regression analyses were used to examine survey data on facilitators and barriers to program participation.
Main Results:
- 59% of men expressed interest in healthy living programs, with high interest in incentives (67%), male-specific topics (57%), and family inclusion (63%).
- Program flexibility, particularly convenient exercise times, emerged as a key facilitator.
- Prior participation in health programs and current physical activity levels (≥150 min/week) were associated with increased interest in joining new programs.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide insights for designing and implementing health programs tailored to racial and ethnic minority men.
- Effective recruitment and retention strategies can help reduce type 2 diabetes disparities in these populations.
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