Trends in Public Health
Cooperative Extension Delivery of the National Diabetes Prevention Program: Outcomes by Age Group and Delivery Modality
By Azin Pourkhalili, Lynn Margheim and Carlin L. Rafie.
Abstract
Objective
To examine differences in attendance, weight loss, and physical activity across age groups and delivery modalities in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program (LCP) delivered by Cooperative Extension.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective analysis of de-identified program data collected from January 2018 through August 2022. Of 189 enrolled participants, 139 attended at least eight sessions and were included in the outcome analyses. Outcomes at 6 and 12 months were compared by age group (<60 vs. ≥60 years) and delivery modality (in-person vs. synchronous distance learning).
