An Intervention for Changing Sedentary Behavior Among African Americans With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sedentary behavior is a major concern among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), as it may accelerate disease progression and exacerbate physical disability. This is especially concerning among African Americans, a segment of the MS population who present with greater neurological disability and higher odds of physical comorbidities than their Caucasian counterparts.

Objective

To date, researchers have not proposed interventions that focus on changing sedentary behavior in African Americans with MS.

Methods

This paper describes a pilot study that examines the feasibility and efficacy of using text messaging along with theory-driven newsletters and behavioral coaching for changing sedentary behavior in African Americans with MS. We herein present the metho

SUBMITTER: Baird JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6658278 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature