The Feasibility of a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Black Women with Asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black women are disproportionately affected by both physical inactivity and asthma. Lifestyle physical activity (PA) interventions targeted for Black women with asthma are lacking.

Objective

To assess the feasibility and acceptability as well as preliminary effects of a lifestyle PA intervention culturally tailored for Black women with asthma.

Methods

Black women (age 18-70 years) with uncontrolled asthma (Asthma Control Test <20) were recruited. Outcome assessments at baseline and 24 weeks included measures of: feasibility and acceptability, asthma control, quality of life, health care use, and PA levels. Participants were randomized to the intervention (asthma education, Fitbit, monthly group sessions, text messages, individual step goals, and study manua

SUBMITTER: Nyenhuis SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8671207 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature