Trial reportAmerican journal of men's health2017
Process Evaluation of the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus PULSE Program Randomized Controlled Trial: Recruitment, Engagement, and Overall Satisfaction.
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- A systematic review examining socioeconomic factors in trials of interventions for men that report weight as an outcome.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2022Pooled it
- The SUGAR handshake intervention to prevent hypoglycaemia in elderly people with type 2 diabetes: process evaluation within a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2025Trial
- Men's Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Enrollment Challenges: Recruiting Men to Weight Loss Interventions.American journal of men's healthTrial
- Designing user-centered evaluations: Leveraging beta-testing results to develop process evaluation interview questions for the AMPLIFY program.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Gender-sensitive community weight-loss programmes to address overweight and obesity in men: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Acceptability of a Self-Guided Lifestyle Intervention Among Young Men: Mixed Methods Analysis of Pilot Findings.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Social support via Internet communication technology for diabetes self-management: a scoping review.mHealth · 2024Article
- Male involvement in randomised trials testing psychotherapy or behavioural interventions for depression: a scoping review.Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.) · 2022Article
- Digital tools for the recruitment and retention of participants in randomised controlled trials: a systematic map.Trials · 2020Review
- Implementation and evaluation of a primary diabetes prevention programme for young adult employees in Japan: A non-randomized controlled trial.Nursing open · 2020Article
- Adherence to daily dietary and activity goals set within a Māori and Pacific weight loss competition.BMC obesity · 2019Article
- The Association Between Engagement and Weight Loss Through Personal Coaching and Cell Phone Interventions in Young Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundMen are underrepresented in weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevention studies. PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness of recruitment, and acceptability of the T2DM Prevention Using LifeStyle Education (PULSE) Program-a gender-targeted, self-administered intervention for men.
methodsMen (18-65 years, high risk for T2DM) were randomized to intervention ( n = 53) or wait-list control groups ( n = 48). The 6-month PULSE Program intervention focused on weight loss, diet, and exercise for T2DM prevention. A process evaluation questionnaire was administered at 6 months to examine recruitment and selection processes, and acceptability of the intervention's delivery and content. Associations between self-monitoring and selected outcomes were assessed using Spearman's rank correlation.
resultsA pragmatic recruitment and online screening process was effective in identifying men at high risk of T2DM (prediabetes prevalence 70%). Men reported the trial was appealing because it targeted weight loss, T2DM prevention, and getting fit, and because it was perceived as "doable" and tailored for men. The intervention was considered acceptable, with men reporting high overall satisfaction (83%) and engagement with the various components. Adherence to self-monitoring was poor, with only 13% meeting requisite criteria. However, significant associations were observed between weekly self-monitoring of weight and change in weight ( r
conclusionsGender-targeted, self-administered lifestyle interventions are feasible, appealing, and satisfying for men. Future studies should explore the effects of additional non-face-to-face contact on motivation, accountability, self-monitoring adherence, and program efficacy.
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