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A Self-management Concept for Men at the Community Level: The `Waist' Disposal Challenge

S. Aoun

Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia, s.aoun{at}curtin.edu.au

R. Osseiran-Moisson

Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia

F. Collins

Western Australia Country Health Services, Western Australia

R. Newton

Edith Cowan University, Western Australia

M. Newton

Edith Cowan University, Western Australia

The Waist Disposal Challenge consisted of a health intervention at the community level to bring about a reduction in body mass index (BMI) and is delivered at three levels: educational presentations on nutrition and exercise; monthly monitoring of BMI competition; telephone lifestyle coaching with follow-ups. Twenty-three Rotary Clubs participated in Western Australia in 2007—08 (750 Rotarians). The significant to moderate decreases in BMI are an encouraging indication that such community based-projects for men at-risk of developing chronic disease may influence the way health services reorient their community programmes to suit the health psychology of middle-aged to older men.

Key Words: Body Mass Index • lifestyle coaching • men's health • nutrition • physical activity • self-management • weight loss

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 5, 663-674 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105309104910
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