Adapting and scaling a proven diabetes prevention program across 11 worksites in India: the INDIA-WORKS trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Structured lifestyle change education reduces the burden of cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes. Delivery of these programs at worksites could overcome barriers to program adoption and improve program sustainability and reach; however, tailoring to the worksite setting is essential.

Methods

The Integrating Diabetes Prevention in Workplaces (INDIA-WORKS) study tested the implementation and effectiveness of a multi-level program for reducing cardiometabolic disease risk factors at 11 large and diverse worksites across India. Herein, we describe and classify program adaptations reported during in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with worksite managers, program staff, and peer educators involved in program delivery, and program participants and drop-

SUBMITTER: Weber MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10642065 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature