Health and lifestyle advisors in support of primary care: An evaluation of an innovative pilot service in a region of high health inequality.
Lee IngleRachel MartindaleBoluwatife SalamiFunsho Irete FakoredeKate HarveySarah CapesGrant AbtSarah R ChipperfieldPublished in: PloS one (2024)
The evaluation highlighted the demand for this service embedded within primary care settings in Kingston-upon-Hull. Service engagement was evident, and a large proportion of those who engaged were from minority ethnic groups. A high proportion of referrals presented with obesity and/or hypertension which requires further investigation.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- primary care
- healthcare
- metabolic syndrome
- public health
- weight loss
- blood pressure
- insulin resistance
- health information
- type diabetes
- social media
- general practice
- cardiovascular disease
- randomized controlled trial
- physical activity
- study protocol
- weight gain
- clinical trial
- risk assessment
- high fat diet induced