diabetes mellitus type 2
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention consists of tailored information (risk communication) on the causes and consequences of DM2 such as cardiovascular disease (with emphasis on familial risk). It will be emphasised that
2. general risk information3 & intensive risk reduction information (control group).
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Positive family history; 2. Symptom Risk Questionnaire Scores > 10 (highest expected effects from the intervention); 3. Aged 01.01.1931).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. People with diagnosed DM2. 2. People unable to complete questionnaires in Dutch.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main outcome is protection motivation: Intention to engage in DM2 risk-reducing behaviour. Three core behavioural intentions will be assessed: increasing physical activity, restricting calories by eating low fat foods, and follow subsequent advice to screening for diabetes. Stopping smoking and reducing alcohol intake will also be assessed when relevant. For each participant, intentions towards the three core behaviours will be measured and combined to assess overall motivation to reduce risk. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Illness representations; 2. Perceived severity of diabetes; 3. Perceived risk of getting diabetes; 4. Coping appraisal: Self-efficacy; 5. Self-reported health behaviour; 6. Psychological well-being: Positive and Negative Affect scale (PANAS). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactL. Henneman
VU Medical Center Department of Public Health Postbus 7057
Outcome results
None listed