The effects of financial incentives on diabetes prevention program attendance and weight loss among low-income patients: the We Can Prevent Diabetes cluster-randomized controlled trial

The effects of financial incentives on diabetes prevention program attendance and weight loss among low-income patients: the We Can Prevent Diabetes cluster-randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Penetration and participation of real life implementation of lifestyle change programs to prevent type 2 diabetes has been challenging. This is particularly so among low income individuals in the United States. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of financia...

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Main Authors: Jay R. Desai, Gabriela Vazquez-Benitez, Gretchen Taylor, Sara Johnson, Julie Anderson, Joyce E. Garrett, Todd Gilmer, Houa Vue-Her, Sarah Rinn, Katelyn Engel, Jeff Schiff, Patrick J. O’Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Diabetes type 2 prevention
Lifestyle intervention
Financial incentives
Weight loss
Low income individuals
Medicaid
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09683-5

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