ERIC Number: EJ1208247
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Publication Date: 2018-Dec
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Learning to "Health Yourself": A Randomized, Tailored Self-Regulation Intervention among Custodial Employees
Rameshbabu, Anjali; Reddy, Diane M.; Ports, Katie A.
Health Education Research, v33 n6 p447-457 Dec 2018
This intervention sought to bring about a dietary behavior change among individuals who are vulnerable to negative health outcomes and behaviors. Using a randomized controlled trial, we examined the efficacy of a six-week Education + "Self-Regulation" intervention against an Education Only condition in reducing saturated fat intake among custodial workers (N = 54). Assessments were made at baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 months. The intervention group reported lower saturated fat intake and greater self-regulation than the "Education Only" control group throughout the intervention period and higher self-efficacy at week 6. Despite a fading of intervention effect at 6 months, "Education + Self-Regulation" participants continued to report lower saturated fat intake relative to their baseline. Supplementing health education with self-regulatory skills is an effective strategy for positive health behavior change. The authors provide recommendations for engaging non-clinical health psychologists in community-level chronic disease prevention and health promotion efforts.
Descriptors: Diseases, Health Promotion, Behavior Change, Randomized Controlled Trials, Intervention, Dietetics, Self Management, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Eating Habits, Self Efficacy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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