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Ke Àno Ola: Moloka ̀i's community-based healthy lifestyle modification program

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  • Geliert, K.S.
  • Aubert, R.E.
  • Mikami, J.S.

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We evaluated a community-based 12-week healthy lifestyle program in Moloka'̀i, HI, called Ke "Àno Ola, which was developed to decrease chronic disease risk through health education emphasizing weight loss, exercise, and risk factor reduction. Program leaders' strong commitment and positive role modeling, along with social and group support and community involvement, were key elements. A pre-post evaluation of weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and blood sugar showed significant improvements for weight (mean change [△] =-7.4 lbs; P

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  • Geliert, K.S. & Aubert, R.E. & Mikami, J.S., 2010. "Ke Àno Ola: Moloka ̀i's community-based healthy lifestyle modification program," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(5), pages 779-783.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.176222_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.176222
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    1. Sonja Wicklum & Elsy Willis & Ashley Amson & K. Ashlee McGuire & Lynden Lindsay Crowshoe & Kerry McBrien & Rita Henderson, 2021. "A Systematic Literature Review of Physical Activity-Based Health Programs for Indigenous Women: Impacts on Physical Activity Levels, Obesity, and Community Building," SAGE Open, , vol. 11(2), pages 21582440211, June.

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