Physical activity and obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
The Women Warriors program (WWP) is a physical activity-based, holistic health program for Indigenous women. It has been running in Lloydminster, AB for 3 years with great success. Currently, the Onio
Sponsors
University of Calgary
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women Warriors targets mothers and their children, regardless of ethnicity or age 2. Individuals > or = 18 yrs of age or 5 yrs - 18 yrs of age with the consent of a parent or legal guardian
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or lactating 2. Currently enrolled in an organized weight-loss program or taking prescription weight loss medication (with the exception of liraglutide for the indication of Type 2 diabetes)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measurements will be taken a t1 (start of first program), t8 or 12 (end of first program), tX (start of any subsequent programs) and tX+8/12 (end of any subsequent programs) and t1 + 12 months. Groups will be analysed based on number of times they have completed the program and sub-analysed based on ethnicity. In 2016 and 2017, 6 month follow-up was desired but limited by funding. In 2018, one-year follow-up is intended. In descriptions below when one year follow-up (t1 + 12 months) is indicated it only applies to the 2018 programming. 1. The feasibility and acceptability of the WW-EP as a unique model of delivering wellness programming to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women in Lloydminster, Onion Lake, and Calgary, AB. This will be assessed based on attendance, individual and community response. 2.1. Knowledge of physical activity opportunities in Lloydminster, measured using pre-post questionnaires at t1, t8/12 and t1 +12 2.2. Sense of a ‘community of support’ for making healthy lifestyle changes, measured using pre-post questionnaires at t1 and t8/12 and t1 + 12, and qualitative interviews 1-4 weeks post-program 2.3. Confidence in consistent use of a pedometer as a method to track walking, measured using pre-post questionnaires at t1 and t8/12 and t1 + 12 2.4. Physical activity (PA) levels, measured using: 2.4.1. 2016 – adapted PA questionnaire, 2017, spring 2018 – WHO – Global Physical Activity Questionnaire® (GPAQ®), Fall 2018 (OLCN and Calgary programs) – International Physical Activity Questionnaire (iPAQ®), at t1 and t8/12 and t1 + 12 2.4.2. Weekly pedometer step counts during the program; in 2016 there was no wash-in, in 2017 and 2018 there was/is a wash-in period of one week followed by weekly self-recorded total steps for the duration of the program 3. Confidence at being able to develop and maintain an exercise routine, assessed | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of life, measured using: 1.1. 2016: SF-36™ and EQ-5D™ t1 and t8/12 1.2. 2017: EQ-5D™ t1 and t8/12 1.3. 2018: EQ-5D™ t1 and t8/12 and t1 + 12 2. Confidence in eating a healthy diet, high in fiber and fruits and vegetables, measured using pre-post questionnaires at t1 and t8/12 and t1 + 12, likert scale used 3. Facilitators/barriers to healthy lifestyle changes, identified using qualitative interviews 1-4 weeks post program 4. Anthropometrics: weight, waist circumference, body mass index, % body fat (as per bio-impedance capable scale) at t1 and t8/12 and t1 + 12 5. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, measured at t1 and t8/12 and t1 + 12 | — |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Public ContactSonja Wicklum
Outcome results
None listed