Development and evaluation of an intervention program: "Control on Campus".

M J Wdowik, P A Kendall, M A Harris, K S Keim

Journal: The Diabetes educator 2000;26(1):95-104

PMID: 10776101

Abstract

PURPOSE

This study was designed to develop and test an intervention for college students with type 1 diabetes.

METHODS

A diabetes program, "Control on Campus," and guide were developed based on the Expanded Health Belief Model and Social Learning Theory. Diabetes knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were assessed preprogram, postprogram, and at follow-up for 3 intervention cohorts and a control group.

RESULTS

Reporting of HbA1c values and diabetes knowledge improved significantly as a result of the intervention compared with no increase in the control group. Furthermore, participants reported feeling more support on campus after the intervention, appeared to have overcome their fears associated with testing their blood glucose, reported an increased frequency of blood glucose testing, and were more likely to test when they felt their blood glucose level was low.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, this research yielded substantial insight into the characteristics of college students with diabetes and was successful in designing and evaluating an intervention trial for this population.

Address: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA.; Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.

DOI: 10.1177/014572170002600110

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Adult, Curriculum, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Glycated Hemoglobin, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Patient Education as Topic, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Student Health Services, Students