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. 2016 Jun;6(2):190-201.
doi: 10.1007/s13142-015-0383-3.

The PILI@Work Program: a translation of the diabetes prevention program to Native Hawaiian-serving worksites in Hawai'i

Claire K M Townsend  1 , Robin E S Miyamoto  2 , Mapuana Antonio  2 , Guangxing Zhang  3 , Diane Paloma  4 , DeAnna Basques  2 , Kathryn L Braun  5 , Joseph Keawe'aimoku Kaholokula  2
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The PILI@Work Program: a translation of the diabetes prevention program to Native Hawaiian-serving worksites in Hawai'i

Claire K M Townsend et al. Transl Behav Med. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

A previously translated Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Intervention (DPP-LI) was adapted for delivery as a worksite-based intervention, called PILI@Work, to address obesity disparities in Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders. This study examined the effectiveness of PILI@Work and factors associated with weight loss at post-intervention. Overweight/obese employees of 15 Native Hawaiian-serving organizations received the 3-month component of PILI@Work. Assessments included weight, systolic/diastolic blood pressure, physical activity and functioning, fat intake, locus of weight control, social support, and self-efficacy. Weight, systolic/diastolic blood pressure, physical functioning, physical activity frequency, fat intake, family support, and eating self-efficacy improved from pre- to post-intervention. Regression analysis indicated that worksite type, decreased diastolic blood pressure, increased physical activity, and more internalized locus of weight control were significantly associated with 3-month weight loss. PILI@Work initiated weight loss in Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders. DPP-LI translated to worksite settings and tailored for specific populations can be effective for addressing obesity.

Keywords: DPP translation; Native Hawaiians; Overweight/obesity; Worksite wellness interventions.

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