Effectiveness of a Hybrid Community-Based Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Intervention: Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial Integrating mHealth and Motivational Interviewing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited empirical evidence exists on the effectiveness of a hybrid approach to heart-healthy lifestyle interventions that integrates mobile health (mHealth) technology with face-to-face counseling. Moreover, its superiority over exclusive mHealth use in promoting heart-healthy behavioral outcomes within a community setting remains unclear.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid community-based approach to heart-healthy lifestyle intervention incorporating a mobile app and motivational interviewing among community-dwelling adults without a history of cardiovascular disease.

Methods

We conducted a 3-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with assessments at baseline and after 12 weeks. A total of 75 participants, each pr

SUBMITTER: Choo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856404 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature