Study Type
Observational
completed
Obesity is a major public health problem in North America, particularly in Aboriginal people.
The objective of the SHARE-AP ACTION study was to determine if a household-based lifestyle intervention is effective at reducing energy intake and increasing physical activity among Aboriginal families.
Aboriginal health counselors made regular home visits to assist families in setting dietary and physical activity goals.
Additional interventions included provision of filtered water, a physical activity program for children, and educational events about healthy lifestyles.
Study Design
Randomized, open trial
NO. of Countries
1
NO. of Sites
1
NO. of Participants
16000
Study Period
2004 - 2005
Sponsor
PHRI
Sonia Anand
Senior Scientist
Sonia Anand
Senior Scientist
Sonia Anand is a Professor, Medicine and Epidemiology at McMaster University; Associate Chair, Diversity and Equity in McMaster’s Department of Medicine; Director of McMaster’s Population Genomics Program; inaugural Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society; and Director, Chanchlani Research Centre for Global Health at McMaster, among other roles.
Her present research focuses upon the environmental and genetic determinants of vascular disease in populations of varying ancestral origin, women and cardiovascular disease. Sonia has published more than 200 articles in peer review journals. Shas been inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
completed
SHARE-AP
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