University of Utah · PsychologyCouples Health and Diabetes Prevention Lab
Katherine Jane Williams Baucom · Salt Lake City, Utah
Research Focus
Dr. Katherine Baucom's lab focuses on developing and testing innovative interventions to help prevent type 2 diabetes, especially among couples. Their work highlights the importance of romantic relationships in promoting health and lifestyle changes. By engaging partners in the intervention, the lab aims to improve health outcomes and address disparities in diabetes prevention among diverse populations.
type 2 diabeteslifestyle interventioncouple-based therapyhealth disparitiescommunity engagement
Research Aims
3AIM 01Examine the efficacy of a couple-based lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention.
AIM 02Assess the role of relationship satisfaction in lifestyle change.
AIM 03Evaluate the retention rates and reach of the intervention across diverse populations.
Skills the Lab Values
randomized clinical trialsdata collection and analysiscouples counselingprogram evaluationcommunity outreach
Output against the department
Publications2bottom 1% of dept.295th of 296
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Citations37bottom 1% of dept.293rd of 296
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