Diet and Active Lifestyle - Yuuyaraq (The Yup'ik Way of Life)

Launched by OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · Oct 3, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Diet and Active Lifestyle - Yuuyaraq (DAiLY) clinical trial is designed to help reduce heart disease risk among Yup'ik Alaska Native people by promoting healthier eating habits and a more active lifestyle. The study aims to encourage participants to eat less processed food and incorporate more traditional and healthy foods into their diets, all while engaging in physical activities like traditional dance and community events. The program is based on the Yup'ik way of life and has been shaped by input from local communities, ensuring that it meets their needs and respects their cultural practices.

To participate in this trial, individuals must self-identify as Yup'ik Alaska Native, be at least 18 years old, and live in one of the participating communities for the entire 24-month study period. Participants can expect to take part in home-based workshops, community activities, and have access to healthier food options in local stores. The trial will measure changes in heart disease risk and evaluate how well the program is working. This is a great opportunity for community members to engage in a supportive environment aimed at improving health and wellbeing.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants Inclusion criteria: Self-identify as Yup\'ik Alaska Native, Lives in a participating Yup\'ik community, Does not plan to move out of the community throughout the intervention (24 months), 18 years of age or older.
• • Communities Inclusion criteria: Willing to participate in the DAiLY intervention as evidenced by letters of support for the intervention study provided by community Tribal governments; Willing and ready to participate in the Community Based Participatory Research process (Community Planning Group, Home-based Workshops, Food Store Component, review of research outcomes) Food stores Inclusion Criteria: Located within the participating community, Store commonly used by community members, Does not anticipate closing permanently during the intervention period, Tribal Corporation stores (governed by Tribal Council) willing and able to facilitate all of the following intervention components at their food store: allow interactive sessions / taste tests in their food store, increase stocking of healthy foods and beverages, allow display of intervention shelf labels and other educational materials in their store (e.g., posters, flyers)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants Exclusion criteria: Currently pregnant (as dietary intake and PA recommendations differ during pregnancy), Anticipates moving out of the community in the next 24 months, Age is under 18 years of age, Participated in the pilot intervention