Abstract
This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a nurse-led, 3-session, stage-tailored motivational interviewing (MI) program in modifying the lifestyles of 23 primarily African American (52%) females who were overweight/obese and had prediabetes. All participants attended all 3 MI sessions. More than 90% were satisfied with the program. The participants (baseline mean age = 45, BMI = 39.2, and A1C = 5.98) demonstrated significant decreases in waist circumferences and systolic/diastolic blood pressures, and improvements in exercise self-efficacy, readiness for behavioral changes, eating patterns, and moderate-intensity physical activity (PA). This pilot was well-accepted and efficacious in promoting healthy lifestyle among overweight/obese female adults with prediabetes.
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