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A culturally adapted physical activity intervention for Latinas: a randomized controlled trial
Dorothy W Pekmezi1, Charles J Neighbors, Christina S Lee
1Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35293, USA. dpekmezi@uab.edu
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|December 1, 2009
Summary
A culturally adapted physical activity intervention improved cognitive and behavioral changes in Latinas. This low-cost approach shows promise for public health, though more research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Behavior
- Intervention Science
Background:
- Latinos in the U.S. face high inactivity and chronic illness rates.
- Culturally tailored interventions are needed for this demographic.
- This study adapted a physical activity intervention for Latinas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To culturally and linguistically adapt a physical activity print intervention for Latinos.
- To test the efficacy of the adapted intervention through a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Main Methods:
- An RCT involved 93 overweight/obese, low-income Latinas with low acculturation.
- Participants were randomized to an adapted intervention (Seamos Activas) or a wellness contact control.
- Physical activity was measured using the 7-Day Physical Activity Recall over 6 months.
Main Results:
- Moderate-intensity physical activity increased in both groups, with no significant between-group differences in overall activity.
- Intervention participants showed greater improvements in cognitive and behavioral processes of change.
- Intervention participants also reported increased physical activity supplies and equipment at home.
Conclusions:
- The adapted physical activity print intervention demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy among Latinas.
- High-reach, low-cost interventions hold significant potential for improving public health.
- Further research is recommended to confirm these findings.
