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An Intervention for Changing Sedentary Behavior Among African Americans With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol
Jessica F Baird1, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki2, Brian M Sandroff1
1University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.
JMIR Research Protocols
|May 2, 2019
Summary
This pilot study tests a text messaging, newsletter, and coaching intervention to reduce sedentary behavior in African Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS). Results will inform future interventions for this underserved population.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Sedentary behavior exacerbates disability in multiple sclerosis (MS).
- African Americans with MS experience greater disability and comorbidities.
- No interventions target sedentary behavior in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine the feasibility and efficacy of a novel intervention.
- Reduce sedentary behavior in African Americans with MS.
- Inform future large-scale interventions.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study utilizing text messaging, newsletters, and behavioral coaching.
- Focus on changing sedentary behavior in African Americans with MS.
- Ongoing study with data collection and analysis.
Main Results:
- Enrollment initiated February 2018, concluding April 2019.
- Study results are anticipated in Fall 2019.
- Data will be analyzed for feasibility and efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Pilot intervention results will be published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Findings will guide future research and larger interventions.
- The study aims to remotely reduce sedentary behavior in African Americans with MS.
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