'Health Connections': study protocol for the development of a coproduced, community-based diet, physical activity, and healthy weight intervention for UK black and Asian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A limited number of diet, physical activity and weight management programmes suitable for UK black and Asian populations have been evaluated. We aim to coproduce 'Health Connections'-an ambitious new intervention to support dietary and physical activity choices, and maintaining a healthier weight, tailored to the needs of black Caribbean, black African and South Asian adults. Our existing research and public engagement work suggests that the intervention should be designed to be embedded in communities and delivered by peer educators supported by health professionals.

Methods and analysis

The project is underpinned by a systems perspective that posits collective efficacy within communities, behaviour change theory and coproduction. Project activities will

SUBMITTER: Maynard MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10496717 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature