Abstract
The majority of programs designed to promote physical activity in older Hispanic women includes few innovative theory-based interventions that address cultural relevant strategies. The purpose of this report is to describe the design and baseline data for Mujeres en Accion, a physical activity intervention to increase regular physical activity, and cardiovascular health outcomes among older Hispanic women. Mujeres en Accion [Women in Action for Health], a 12 month randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a social support physical activity intervention in midlife and older Hispanic women. This study tests an innovative intervention, Mujeres en Accion, and includes the use of a theory-driven approach to intervention, explores social support as a theoretical mediating variable, use of a Promotora model and a Community Advisory group to incorporate cultural and social approaches and resources, and use of objective measures of physical activity in Hispanic women.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 703-714 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Community Health |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2011 |
Keywords
- Health promotion
- Hispanic women
- Older women
- Physical activity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health