Kwasnicka, D. et al. (2022) The Aussie-FIT process evaluation: feasibility and acceptability of a weight loss intervention for men, delivered in Australian Football League settings. Psychology and Health, 37(4), pp. 470-489. (doi: 10.1080/08870446.2021.1890730) (PMID:33719789)
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Abstract
Objective: This process evaluation aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Aussie-FIT, a group-based weight loss intervention for men with overweight and obesity in Australia. Design: Process data and data collected from: (1) six-participant focus groups (n= 24), (2) coach interviews (n = 4), (3) audio recordings of Aussie-FIT sessions and (4) post-program participant surveys (n= 93) were analysed. Main Outcome Measures: We explored the feasibility and acceptability of program setting and context, recruitment strategies, factors impacting implementation and mechanisms of impact. Results: Recruitment via Australian Football League (AFL) clubs was highly effective; 426 men expressed interest within 3 days of advertising, 130 men took part. Program attendance was not consistently recorded by coaches. Coach interviews indicated a ‘core group of men’ participated in each session (typically 10–12 of 15 men). Program delivery proved feasible in the AFL context. Program acceptability and satisfaction were high. Internalisation of autonomous motives was identified as driving behaviour change. Behaviour change to support maintained weight loss was facilitated through habit formation, goal setting and effective management of multiple goals. Conclusion: Aussie-FIT sets a blueprint for future weight loss interventions that utilise behaviour change strategies and principles of self-determined motivation to support men to lose weight. Trial Registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12617000515392.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Wyke, Professor Sally and Gray, Professor Cindy and Hunt, Professor Kathryn and Donnachie, Dr Craig |
Authors: | Kwasnicka, D., Donnachie, C., Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C., Hunt, K., Gray, C. M., Ntoumanis, N., McBride, H., McDonald, M. D., Newton, R. U., Gucciardi, D. F., Olson, J. L., Wyke, S., Morgan, P. J., Kerr, D. A., Robinson, S., and Quested, E. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Social Scientists working in Health and Wellbeing College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences |
Journal Name: | Psychology and Health |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
ISSN: | 0887-0446 |
ISSN (Online): | 1476-8321 |
Published Online: | 09 March 2021 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor and Francis Group |
First Published: | First published in Psychology and Health 37(4): 470-489 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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