Physical Activity Intervention Effects on Sedentary Time in Spanish-Speaking Latinas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latinas have high rates of sedentary behavior and related health disparities, but it is unknown if interventions to increase physical activity will also reduce sedentary time. The current study examined changes in objectively measured sedentary time among Latinas in a randomized controlled trial of a physical activity intervention.

Methods

Spanish-speaking Latinas (N = 202) were randomized to an exercise or wellness group and wore an accelerometer at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.

Results

Participants were sedentary on an average of 8.86 hours per day (SD = 2.60) at baseline. The intervention group had significantly greater increases in sedentary time compared with the control group, with the intervention group engaging in 146 more minutes per week of s

SUBMITTER: Hartman SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7211556 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature