title: Effectiveness of a computer-tailored print-based physical activity intervention among French Canadians with type 2 diabetes in a real-life setting.
abstract: The promotion of regular physical activity for people with type 2 diabetes poses a challenge for public health authorities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of a computer-tailoring print-based intervention to promote the adoption of regular physical activity among people with type 2 diabetes. An experimental design was used; 325 participants between the age of 35 and 55 years old were randomized in one of two experimental conditions: the computer-tailoring intervention and the generic intervention. The two dependant variables were the frequency of participation and the intention to participate in leisure-time physical activities. Among the research hypotheses, only one was confirmed: the first computer-tailoring print on the practice of physical activity was more efficient than the first generic intervention at 1-month follow-up. Other similar studies will be necessary to determine the real potential of this type of approach for people with type 2 diabetes in a real-life setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351 boul. des Forges, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada. francois.boudreau@uqtr.ca
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Boudreau
authors.forename: Gaston
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Godin
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Poirier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D003201:Computers; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020377:Self Efficacy