Feasibility and acceptability of using pedometers as an intervention tool for Latinas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to high rates of inactivity and related chronic illnesses among Latinas, the current study examined the feasibility and acceptability of using pedometers as an intervention tool in this underserved population.

Methods

Data were taken from a larger randomized, controlled trial2 and focused on the subsample of participants (N = 43) who were randomly assigned to receive a physical activity intervention with pedometers and instructions to log pedometer use daily and mail completed logs back to the research center each month for 6 months.

Results

Retention (90.7% at 6 months) and adherence to the pedometer protocol (68.89% returned ≥ 5 of the 6 monthly pedometer logs) were high. Overall, participants reported increased physical activity at 6 months and credi

SUBMITTER: Pekmezi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3971921 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature