Prevention of obesity and chronic diseases related to diet and physical activity among adult people with intellectual disabilities Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
32 community residences are selected in Stockholm county and randomised to intervention (n=16) and control (n=16) residences. The intervention group takes part in a health programme including three ma
Sponsors
Health Care Board and Management (Hälso- och sjukvårdsnämndens förvaltning) (Sweden)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Community residences for adult people with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities, in Stockholm County. A minimum of three residents in each residence who agree to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Community residences for adult people with severe intellectual disabilities 2. People with intellectual disabilities living on their own
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity will be assessed by pedometry for seven consecutive days. The data will be collected before and after intervention. Parametric and non-parametric tests will be used to compare groups at baseline. Multilevel analysis will be used to evaluate the effects of the intervention outcomes. Two levels are defined in the analysis: 1. resident 2. residential setting Linear and logistic regression models will be used to study the effects on the outcome variables. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. BMI and waist circumference will be measured by the research team 2. Dietary habits will be assessed by use of digital photography taken by residents for three days 3. Quality of life will be assessed by a structured interview The analysis will be carried out as for the primary outcome. | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed