Mitochondrial Fitness Science Communication for Aging Adults: Prospective Formative Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A key driver that leads to age-associated decline and chronic disease is mitochondrial dysfunction. Our previous work revealed strong community interest in the concept of mitochondrial fitness, which led to the development of a video-based science communication intervention to prompt behavior change in adults aged 50 years and older.

Objective

This study aimed to conduct formative and summative evaluations of MitoFit, an instructional, biologically based communication intervention aimed at improving physical activity in older adults aged 50 years and older.

Methods

In the phase-1 formative evaluation, community-dwelling older adults (N=101) rated the acceptability, appropriateness, and helpfulness of our MitoFit video series, titled "How to Slow Down Aging

SUBMITTER: Maxwell CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11681289 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature