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Process Evaluation Results from the Eating for a Healthy Life Study

Process Evaluation Results from the Eating for a Healthy Life Study

Authors :
Deborah J. Bowen
Shirley A.A. Beresford
Alton Hart
Catherine L. Christensen
Alan Kuniyuki
Riki Mafune
Marci K. Campbell
Ashley E. Saleeba
Source :
American Journal of Health Promotion. 23:324-327
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2009.

Abstract

Purpose. Conduct a process evaluation of a low-fat, high-fruit/vegetable dietary intervention in religious organizations (ROs). The purpose of this process evaluation was to explore differences in healthy eating activities between the intervention and delayed control ROs and among the intervention ROs to identify the intervention activities most associated with dietary change. Methods. Process data were collected via phone surveys and participation logs. A 12-month follow-up phone survey was conducted with an RO representative from intervention and delayed control ROs. The survey asked about healthy eating activities. Eating for a Healthy Life staff maintained participation logs of intervention RO participation in intervention activities: advisory board meetings, volunteer activities, healthy eating sessions, social events, dietary change mailings, print advertisements, and motivational messages. We used a stepwise regression model to determine which intervention activities were associated with changes in fat-and fiber-related dietary behaviors. Results. RO member participation in advisory board meetings, social activities, and healthy eating sessions were associated with healthier fat- and fiber-related dietary behaviors. Greater RO attendance at advisory board meetings and greater numbers of healthy eating sessions at the RO were associated with decreased fat-related dietary behaviors (p ≤ .05). Member participation in social activities was associated with more favorable fat, fruit, and vegetable intake. Conclusion. We successfully delivered an increased number of healthy activities at the intervention ROs and improved dietary-related behaviors.

Details

ISSN :
21686602 and 08901171
Volume :
23
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
American Journal of Health Promotion
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....21c8d7e1148a1bed74808dd7f17b5279
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.07022818