Targeting Metabolic Syndrome with a Pre-Conception True-Couples-Based Lifestyle Intervention: A Pre-Post Mixed-Methods Evaluation
A true-couples-based lifestyle intervention is feasible and acceptable in the preconception period. The approach shows potential for improving diet and reducing sedentary behaviour. Future research with a larger sample and longer duration is recommended to assess long-term effectiveness and broader applicability.
Authors
- Alexandria Nivelle Mekanna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8873-8939)
- R. A. McFarlane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8859-3776)
- Sundus Nizamani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9368-1965)
- Catherine Ruth Knight-Agarwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0121-4900)
- Li Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6824-6192)
Institutions
- University of Canberra (AU)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrients
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17122037
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00