Pasos Hacia La Salud II: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a theory- and technology-enhanced physical activity intervention for Latina women, compared to the original intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latinas are at increased risk for many lifestyle-related chronic diseases and are one of the least physically active populations in the US Innovative strategies are needed to help Latinas achieve the health benefits associated with physical activity (PA). This manuscript describes the study protocol of the Pasos Hacia La Salud II Study, which builds upon our previous research to test an enhanced individually-tailored, text-message and website-delivered, Spanish-language intervention (enhanced intervention), in comparison to the original web-based Pasos Hacia La Salud Intervention (original intervention).

Methods

Sedentary Latinas between the ages of 18-65 will be recruited and will complete an orientation and baseline assessments. Participants will be subsequently

SUBMITTER: Mendoza-Vasconez AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9341151 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature