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Adding evidence-based behavioral weight loss strategies to a statewide wellness campaign: A randomized clinical trial

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  • Leahey, T.M.
  • Thomas, G.
  • Fava, J.L.
  • Subak, L.L.
  • Schembri, M.
  • Krupel, K.
  • Kumar, R.
  • Weinberg, B.
  • Wing, R.R.

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Objectives. We determined the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of adding an evidence-based Internet behavioral weight loss intervention alone or combined with optional group sessions to ShapeUp Rhode Island 2011 (SURI), a 3-month statewide wellness campaign. Methods. We randomized participants (n = 230; body mass index = 34.3 66.8 kg/m2; 84% female) to the standard SURI program (S) or to 1 of 2 enhanced programs: SURI plus Internet behavioral program (SI) or SI plus optional group sessions (SIG). The primary outcome was weight loss at the end of the 3-month program. Results. Weight losses differed among all 3 conditions (S: 1.1% 60.9%; SI: 4.2% 60.6%; SIG: 6.1% 60.6%; Ps £ .04). Both SI and SIG increased the percentage of individuals who achieved a 5% weight loss (SI: 42%; SIG: 54%; S: 7%; Ps

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  • Leahey, T.M. & Thomas, G. & Fava, J.L. & Subak, L.L. & Schembri, M. & Krupel, K. & Kumar, R. & Weinberg, B. & Wing, R.R., 2014. "Adding evidence-based behavioral weight loss strategies to a statewide wellness campaign: A randomized clinical trial," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(7), pages 1300-1306.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.301870_6
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301870
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    1. Ruoxuan Xiong & Susan Athey & Mohsen Bayati & Guido Imbens, 2019. "Optimal Experimental Design for Staggered Rollouts," Papers 1911.03764, arXiv.org, revised Sep 2023.

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