Physical activity, mental well-being, obesity and physical fitness Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention will comprise of structured group exercise [2*1 hour weekly], two facilitated workshops [diet and well-being], an information booklet with a PA log, a 5Km celebration event at 12 week
minor tailoring of the programme may occur so that these core components are achieved in a way that best suits the men’s needs.
The comparison group will receive a free health check [
Sponsors
Centre for Health Behaviour Research (Ireland)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Currently inactive men [not meeting national PA guidelines] 2. Complete Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire 3. Not participated in a MoM programme before
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-proficiency in the English language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical fitness, measured using a 1 mile test (mins and dec mins) at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks 2. Weight, measured using a seca 813 digital weighing scales (kg) at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks 3. BMI, calculated using a mathematical formula (weight/height2 [kg/m2]) at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks 4. Waist circumference, measured using measuring tape (cm) at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks 5. General health history and perception, measured using a questionnaire adapted from SLÁN 2007 [Barry et al., 2009] and Premier League Health [White et al., 2012] at baseline 12, 26 and 52 weeks 6. Dietary habits, measured using a Questionnaire; adapted from Premier League Football health initiatives evaluation [White at al., 2012] at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks 7. Alcohol habits, measured using a questionnaire adapted from SLÁN [Barry et al., 2009] and Premier League Football health initiatives evaluation [White et al., 2012] at 12, 26 and 52 weeks 8. Smoking habits, measured using a questionnaire adapted from SLÁN [Barry et al., 2009] and Premier League Football [White et al., 2012] health initiatives evaluation at 12, 26 and 52 weeks 9. Mental well-being, measured using a questionnaire adapted from The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks 10. Social integration, measured using a questionnaire (Berkman-Syme social network index) at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Cost effectiveness analysis of the intervention effects - data collected by within trial analysis [cost calculation of resources inputted into the programme, objective measures of weight, BMI and waist circumference, and time to do 1 mile] 2. Broader impacts of the programme on the health and lives of the participants - data collected through focus groups and interviews with participants 3. An investigation of the sustainability of the model of community-based health promotion for men - data collected through focus groups and interviews with service providers | — |
Countries
Ireland
Contacts
Public ContactPaula Carroll
Outcome results
None listed