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A pilot diabetes awareness and exercise programme in a multiethnic workforce

D Simmons1, C Fleming, M Cameron

  • 1University of Auckland, South Auckland Academic Division, School of Medicine, Middlemore Hospital.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|October 11, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This pilot program improved diabetes knowledge and encouraged exercise in a Polynesian workforce. Culturally tailored education and exercise sessions were key to its success.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Diabetes awareness and exercise are crucial for workforce health.
  • A pilot program was developed for a predominantly Polynesian workforce, a demographic with specific health considerations.
  • Baseline assessments indicated poor diabetes knowledge and high body mass index within the target population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the acceptability and effectiveness of a pilot diabetes awareness and exercise program.
  • To evaluate changes in diabetes knowledge and exercise habits among participants.
  • To determine the program's impact on anthropometric measurements.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed, involving an intervention group (n=108) and a control group (n=99) from hospital ancillary workforces.

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  • The intervention group received diabetes educator presentations, a video, and a 4-month exercise program.
  • Questionnaire data and anthropometric measurements were collected to track changes.

    • Main Results:

    • The intervention group showed significant improvement in diabetes knowledge compared to controls, with gains retained at 6 months (35% vs 26%, p < 0.001).
    • While exercise session attendance decreased over time, the intervention group reported a 2% increase in regular exercise post-program, contrasting with a 9% decline in the control group (p < 0.05).
    • Baseline data revealed poor diabetes knowledge (26% score) and high BMI (31.5 kg/m2) in the study population.

    Conclusions:

    • A combination of culturally tailored exercise, community diabetes educator presentations, and video resources can effectively enhance diabetes knowledge.
    • The pilot program demonstrated positive impacts on diabetes awareness and exercise engagement within an unfit workforce.
    • These findings support the integration of such programs for improving occupational health and managing diabetes risk.