A culturally adapted physical activity intervention for Latinas: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the U.S., Latinos report particularly high levels of inactivity and related chronic illnesses and are in need of intervention. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to culturally and linguistically adapt an empirically supported, individually tailored physical activity print intervention for Latinos and then conduct an RCT of the modified program.

Design

An RCT was conducted.

Setting/participants

The sample included 93 overweight/obese (80%) Latinas with low income and acculturation.

Intervention

Data were collected in 2007-2008 and analyzed by intent-to-treat in 2009. Participants were randomly assigned to either (1) a culturally and linguistically adapted physical activity intervention (Seamos Activas) or (2) a wellness contact control cond

SUBMITTER: Pekmezi DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2814545 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature