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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2011 Jun;41(3):310-23.
doi: 10.1007/s12160-010-9256-7.

Outcomes from a multiple risk factor diabetes self-management trial for Latinas: ¡Viva Bien!

Deborah J Toobert  1 , Lisa A Strycker, Manuel Barrera Jr, Diego Osuna, Diane K King, Russell E Glasgow
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcomes from a multiple risk factor diabetes self-management trial for Latinas: ¡Viva Bien!

Deborah J Toobert et al. Ann Behav Med. 2011 Jun.

Abstract

Background: Culturally appropriate interventions are needed to assist Latinas in making multiple healthful lifestyle changes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test a cultural adaptation of a successful multiple health behavior change program, ¡Viva Bien!

Methods: Random assignment of 280 Latinas with type 2 diabetes to usual care only or to usual care + ¡Viva Bien!, which included group meetings for building skills to promote the Mediterranean diet, physical activity, stress management, supportive resources, and smoking cessation.

Results: ¡Viva Bien! participants compared to usual care significantly improved psychosocial and behavioral outcomes (fat intake, stress management practice, physical activity, and social-environmental support) at 6 months, and some improvements were maintained at 12 months. Biological improvements included hemoglobin A1c and heart disease risk factors.

Conclusions: The ¡Viva Bien! multiple lifestyle behavior program was effective in improving psychosocial, behavioral, and biological/quality of life outcomes related to heart health for Latinas with type 2 diabetes.

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CONSORT diagram of ¡Viva Bien! study participation
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