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Adapting and Developing A Diabetes Prevention Intervention Programme for South Africa: Curriculum and Tools

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  • Jillian Hill

    (Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Cape Town 7505, South Africa)

  • Mieke Faber

    (Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Cape Town 7505, South Africa
    Center of Excellence for Nutrition, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2531, South Africa)

  • Nasheeta Peer

    (Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Cape Town 7505, South Africa
    Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7700, South Africa)

  • Cindy George

    (Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Cape Town 7505, South Africa)

  • Brian Oldenburg

    (Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Victoria 3004, Australia)

  • Andre P. Kengne

    (Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), Cape Town 7505, South Africa
    Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7700, South Africa)

Abstract

The South African Diabetes Prevention Programme (SA-DPP) is a lifestyle intervention targeting individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this paper we describe the mixed-method staged approach that was used to develop and refine the SA-DPP intervention curriculum and the appropriate tools for local resource-poor communities. During the preparation phase, existing evidence on similar DPP interventions was reviewed, focus group discussions with individuals from the target population were conducted as part of a needs assessment, and experts were consulted. The curriculum booklet, a participant workbook and facilitator workbook were developed, and the content was evaluated by experts in the field. The design and layout of the booklet and workbooks needed to be culturally and contextually appropriate. The printed material was evaluated for readability and acceptability by participants of the target population; based on their feedback, the design and layout were refined and the printed material was translated. The suitability of the intervention was tested in a pilot study; based on feedback from the participants and facilitator, the curriculum was revised where needed and finalised. Through this process a context specific intervention and printed materials were developed. A complete evaluation of this culturally relevant model for T2DM prevention in South Africa is pending.

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  • Jillian Hill & Mieke Faber & Nasheeta Peer & Cindy George & Brian Oldenburg & Andre P. Kengne, 2023. "Adapting and Developing A Diabetes Prevention Intervention Programme for South Africa: Curriculum and Tools," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-19, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:5:p:4463-:d:1085672
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    1. Jillian Hill & Nasheeta Peer & Deborah Jonathan & Mary Mayige & Eugene Sobngwi & Andre Pascal Kengne, 2020. "Findings from Community-Based Screenings for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in at Risk Communities in Cape Town, South Africa: A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-15, April.
    2. Carmen Pheiffer & Victoria Pillay-van Wyk & Eunice Turawa & Naomi Levitt & Andre P. Kengne & Debbie Bradshaw, 2021. "Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in South Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-15, May.
    3. Jillian Hill & Camille Lavigne Delville & Anne-Marie Auorousseau & Deborah Jonathan & Nasheeta Peer & Brian Oldenburg & Andre-Pascal Kengne, 2020. "Development of a Tool to Increase Physical Activity among People at Risk for Diabetes in Low-Resourced Communities in Cape Town," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-16, January.
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