A group-based lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention in low- and middle-income country: implementation evaluation of the Kerala Diabetes Prevention Program

A group-based lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention in low- and middle-income country: implementation evaluation of the Kerala Diabetes Prevention Program

Abstract Background While several efficacy trials have demonstrated diabetes risk reduction through targeting key lifestyle behaviours, there is a significant evidence gap in relation to the successful implementation of such interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper evalu...

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Main Authors: Zahra Aziz, Elezebeth Mathews, Pilvikki Absetz, Thirunavukkarasu Sathish, John Oldroyd, Sajitha Balachandran, Suman S. Shetty, K. R. Thankappan, Brian Oldenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Implementation Science
Subjects:
Implementation evaluation
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Diabetes prevention
Lifestyle interventions
Behavioural interventions
Low- and middle-income countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13012-018-0791-0

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