Effect of implementation intention on walking in people with diabetes: an experimental approach

Author(s)

Marco Antonio Vieira da Silva ^[1] ; Thaís Moreira São-João ^[2] ; Marilia Estevam Cornelio ^[3] ; Fábio Luiz Mialhe ^[4]

Affiliation

^[1] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - Brasil

^[2] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Enfermagem - Brasil

^[3] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Enfermagem - Brasil

^[4] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 54, 2020-10-30.

Abstract

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of implementation intentions as an intervention strategy to promote walking in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS We conducted a controlled and randomized trial, with 12 months of follow-up, involving 65 people with T2DM recruited from primary health care units and allocated them in the control group (CG, n = 32) and intervention group (IG, n = 33). The IG received the implementation intention strategy to promote walking and the CG remained in follow-up for conventional treatment in primary health care. The researchers were blinded by anthropometric measurements and the filling of the instruments. RESULTS After twelve months of follow up, the IG presented a statistically significant increase in the leisure time physical activity when compared with the CG (p = 0.0413) and showed a significant decrease in waist circumference (p = 0.0061). No significant difference was observed regarding body mass index and glycated hemoglobin among groups. CONCLUSIONS Implementation intention was effective in promoting walking and improving clinical indicators in adults with T2DM. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 15/01857-8 - Evaluation of the impact of the implementation intention strategy on the physical activity in people with Diabetes mellitus type II and the impact of motivational interviewing on oral health of individuals with mental disorders
• Grantee: Fabio Luiz Mialhe
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants