Culturally Responsive Diabetes Prevention (CDP) Program for Children of First Nations in North Queensland –A Pilot Study (CI)
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
The CDP program aims to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) children in Townsville. It comprises of 6 months of a weekly 2-hour physical activity alternating with a weekly 2-hr nutrition/sports education in a storytelling format to be delivered by ATSI elders. Sixty ATSI children aged 8-17 years will participate. Clinical data will be collated at onset, 3 and 6 months and a questionnaire will be administered to determine changes in clinical markers of T2D including body weight, blood pressure, knowledge and attitude of heathy diet and daily physical activity.
Date
01 Apr 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Diabetes;Indigenous;First Nations;youth
Funding Body
Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre Limited
Amount
50000
Project Team
Usman Malabu;Yogavijayan Kandasamy;Randal Ross;Erin Waters;Luke Conway;Hyacinth Udah