Engagement With Tailored Physical Activity Content: Secondary Findings From the Families Improving Together for Weight Loss Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Web-based tailored interventions offer rich opportunities for improved access to and personalization of behavioral interventions. However, despite the promise of this approach, the engagement and underrepresentation of minority groups remain major issues.

Objective

This study evaluated whether engagement (log-in status and log-in duration) with different types of tailored behavioral content from the Families Improving Together for weight loss web-based intervention was associated with changes in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among African American families with overweight or obesity.

Methods

Parent-adolescent dyads were randomized to a web-based tailored intervention or web-based health education comparison program. The web-based interventio

SUBMITTER: Sweeney AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10134014 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature