Adding evidence-based behavioral weight loss strategies to a statewide wellness campaign: A randomized clinical trial

T.M. Leahey, G. Thomas, J.L. Fava, L.L. Subak, M. Schembri, K. Krupel, R. Kumar, B. Weinberg and R.R. Wing

American Journal of Public Health, 2014, vol. 104, issue 7, 1300-1306

Abstract: Objectives. We determined the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of adding an evidence-based Internet behavioral weight loss intervention alone or combined with optional group sessions to ShapeUp Rhode Island 2011 (SURI), a 3-month statewide wellness campaign. Methods. We randomized participants (n = 230; body mass index = 34.3 66.8 kg/m2; 84% female) to the standard SURI program (S) or to 1 of 2 enhanced programs: SURI plus Internet behavioral program (SI) or SI plus optional group sessions (SIG). The primary outcome was weight loss at the end of the 3-month program. Results. Weight losses differed among all 3 conditions (S: 1.1% 60.9%; SI: 4.2% 60.6%; SIG: 6.1% 60.6%; Ps £ .04). Both SI and SIG increased the percentage of individuals who achieved a 5% weight loss (SI: 42%; SIG: 54%; S: 7%; Ps

Keywords: adolescent; adult; aged; article; body mass; cognitive therapy; controlled clinical trial; controlled study; cost benefit analysis; economics; female; health promotion; human; Internet; male; methodology; middle aged; randomized controlled trial; United States; weight reduction; young adult, Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Body Mass Index; Cognitive Therapy; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Female; Health Promotion; Humans; Internet; Male; Middle Aged; Rhode Island; Weight Reduction Programs; Young Adult (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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