Quasi-experimental design improved type 2 diabetes prevention behaviors in adolescents at risk of obesity, suggesting digital media's role in health education.
Key Points
Effective digital book discussions significantly improved type 2 diabetes prevention behaviors among adolescents at risk of obesity.
The intervention group saw a notable increase in prevention behavior scores, with a p-value of 0.000 indicating statistical significance.
This quasi-experimental study involved 37 adolescents in the intervention group and 37 in the control group across a four-week period.
Improved health behaviors highlight the potential of digital tools in promoting diabetes prevention among at-risk youth.