Together we win! Narratives of couples pursuing a healthy diet and physical activity: A qualitative study.
adherence
couples
lifestyle intervention
metabolic syndrome
preconception
weight
Journal
Health science reports
ISSN: 2398-8835
Titre abrégé: Health Sci Rep
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101728855
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Historique:
received:
04
04
2024
revised:
08
07
2024
accepted:
13
08
2024
medline:
31
8
2024
pubmed:
31
8
2024
entrez:
30
8
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The risk of MetS can be transmitted via epigenetic processes from both the mother and the father. Therefore, it is essential that both members of a couple are targeted in pre-conception nutrition and physical activity-based lifestyle programs. However, lifestyle interventions targeting both members of a couple are scarce in the literature. This study, therefore, aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators of a couples-based lifestyle intervention. Nulliparous couples who had an interest in having children in the future were recruited to the study and each member interviewed separately to gain insight into to gain insight into designing future couples-based lifestyle interventions. Interviews were conducted between June and October 2021. Reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) was applied to conduct and analyse semi-structured, in-depth interviews with nulliparous couples who had an interest in having children in the future. Four major themes were identified in nine couples aged 25-34 years (here referred to as "millennials"): Millennials are committed to preparation for their future offspring; millennials know features of a good program likely to have high adherence and long-term behavior change; millennials acknowledge the importance of couples-based programs; and millennials appreciate that future global emergencies may require lifestyle modifications. This study found that millennial couples showed a strong intention to create optimal emotional, financial, and health conditions for their children. They supported couples-based approach (CBA) lifestyle interventions to mitigate potential epigenetic risks. Couples believed that participating together in these programs would enhance adherence to healthy habits, promoting long-term well-being. The findings advocate for exploring and testing CBA interventions that target both partners, as joint participation not only aids in healthy conception and reduces metabolic syndrome risks but also establishes a foundation for family health. These insights highlight the potential of CBA interventions to positively impact future generations.
Sections du résumé
Background and Aims
UNASSIGNED
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The risk of MetS can be transmitted via epigenetic processes from both the mother and the father. Therefore, it is essential that both members of a couple are targeted in pre-conception nutrition and physical activity-based lifestyle programs. However, lifestyle interventions targeting both members of a couple are scarce in the literature. This study, therefore, aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators of a couples-based lifestyle intervention.
Methods
UNASSIGNED
Nulliparous couples who had an interest in having children in the future were recruited to the study and each member interviewed separately to gain insight into to gain insight into designing future couples-based lifestyle interventions. Interviews were conducted between June and October 2021. Reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) was applied to conduct and analyse semi-structured, in-depth interviews with nulliparous couples who had an interest in having children in the future.
Results
UNASSIGNED
Four major themes were identified in nine couples aged 25-34 years (here referred to as "millennials"): Millennials are committed to preparation for their future offspring; millennials know features of a good program likely to have high adherence and long-term behavior change; millennials acknowledge the importance of couples-based programs; and millennials appreciate that future global emergencies may require lifestyle modifications.
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
This study found that millennial couples showed a strong intention to create optimal emotional, financial, and health conditions for their children. They supported couples-based approach (CBA) lifestyle interventions to mitigate potential epigenetic risks. Couples believed that participating together in these programs would enhance adherence to healthy habits, promoting long-term well-being. The findings advocate for exploring and testing CBA interventions that target both partners, as joint participation not only aids in healthy conception and reduces metabolic syndrome risks but also establishes a foundation for family health. These insights highlight the potential of CBA interventions to positively impact future generations.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39210997
doi: 10.1002/hsr2.70022
pii: HSR270022
pmc: PMC11358204
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e70022Informations de copyright
© 2024 The Author(s). Health Science Reports published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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