Tayla von Ash, Shira I Dunsiger, David M Williams, Britta A Larsen, Lauren Connell Bohlen, Dori Pekmezi, Andrea S Mendoza-Vasconez, Tanya J Benitez, Beth C Bock, Sheri J Hartman, Becky Marquez, Bess H Marcus
INTRODUCTION: Latinas face increased risk for chronic diseases associated with insufficient physical activity (PA). The researchers previously showed that a website-based intervention could increase PA among insufficiently active Latinas, yet rates of meeting national PA guidelines were low. The original intervention was enhanced by adding additional features, content, and points of contact, including via text messaging. This study tests the efficacy of the enhanced intervention compared with the original, aimed at maximizing and sustaining PA gains across 24 months...
March 13, 2024: American Journal of Preventive Medicine