Egocentric networks and physical activity outcomes in Latinas.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite data linking the social environment to physical inactivity in Latinas, research on social network predictors of physical activity (PA) is limited. This study examined social network predictors of PA change in Latinas.

Methods

Egocentric network data were collected from 102 adult Latinas (egos) participating in a randomized controlled PA intervention trial for underactive women. Moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) was measured in minutes per week using the 7-Day PA Recall Interview and accelerometers at baseline and 12 months. Analyses characterized social network structure, composition, tie strength, homogeneity, and support for PA and determined the relationship between network characteristics and PA outcomes.

Results

Networks had an average of four soci

SUBMITTER: Marquez B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6005572 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature