Intervention (structured lifestyle intervention program) | No intervention | |||||||
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Main theme | Subthemes | Exercise and diet | Exercise | Diet | Exercise and diet | Exercise | Diet | Number of studies |
Individuals’ evaluation of the importance of initiating lifestyle change | The impact of the awareness and perception of risk when diagnosed with prediabetes | [38] | [34] | [4] | 15 | |||
The internal struggle in the process of lifestyle change | [44] | 18 | ||||||
The importance of internal motivation and positive health feedback | [38] | [41] | [44] | 12 | ||||
Strategies and coping mechanisms for maintaining lifestyle changes | The motivation in making plans and setting goals | [38] | [43] | [44] | 15 | |||
Knowledge and skills in mastering lifestyle change maintenance | [43] | [44] | 15 | |||||
The significance of supportive relations and environments in initiating and maintaining lifestyle change | Family as allies for change and the importance of support from health care providers and peers | [44] | 17 | |||||
The motivation of external monitoring in maintaining lifestyle change | [40] | [44] | 14 | |||||
Health promoting options and facilitating surroundings for lifestyle change | [40] | [34] | [43] | [44] | 14 |