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Diabetes Obesity-Wellness Opportunity Program (Dowop) Evaluation, Francis Banahene
Diabetes Obesity-Wellness Opportunity Program (Dowop) Evaluation, Francis Banahene
Master of Public Health Program Student Publications
The aim of the study was to evaluate Diabetes Obesity - Wellness Opportunities Program (DOWOP) for overweight and obese adolescents aged eight to 14 years.
The study was conducted over 14 weeks at Victor J. Cassano, Sr. Health Center in Dayton, Ohio. Thirteen weekly nutrition, exercise and cognitive presentations were held. Cooking class was held on week thirteen. Participants completed food and activity diaries. The program sessions focused on healthy eating, increasing physical activity, decreasing sedentary behavior and supporting participants maintain healthy lifestyle.
Nurses recorded BMI and waist circumference at baseline, week 7 and week 14. Program administrators were interviewed …