Physical Activity and Education Program for Somali Women

NCT02254902 | Terminated

• 1 other identifier: ACS-MRSG-13-069
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 27
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

There is a significant need for culturally adapted and effective health education programs to address rising rates of obesity and chronic disease concerns for refugee communities. Physical activity has been identified as an important prevention tool to prevent numerous chronic health conditions. This research tests the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted physical activity intervention for sedentary adult Somali women. Study participants will be randomized to a 3-month physical activity program or a wait-list control group. The primary outcome is increases in physical activity between baseline and the end of the program as measured by pedometer.

Conditions

Sedentary Lifestyle

Keywords

sedentary lifestyle; physical activity; Somali women; prevention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in physical activity as measured by pedometer from baseline to 3 months

  Baseline and 3 months

Study Arms (2)

Physical Activity

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the Physical Activity intervention arm of the study receive culturally-modified, materials through participation in 12 weekly 1-.5-hour sessions focused on increasing daily step counts and bouts of moderate intensity physical activity. The group sessions include participation in different forms of physical activity as well as group discussions on the barriers and opportunities for increasing physical activity in daily life.

Behavioral: Physical Activity intervention

Wait List Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the Wait List Control will be offered the program after a 3-month wait period. While waiting for the program, participants are offered to attend monthly sessions on various wellness and prevention topics.

Interventions

Physical Activity intervention BEHAVIORAL

The Physical Activity intervention is a 3-month group-based program based on an efficacious physical activity intervention that has been culturally adapted for use with adult Somali women. The program targets increased physical activity through educational and experiential opportunities.

Physical Activity

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Sedentary (less than 90 minutes per week of moderate or vigorous physical activity)
• Self-identify as Somali
• Planning on living in the area for the next 6 months
• Ability to attend 12-weeks of in-person group sessions at a designated community site

You may not qualify if:

• Currently pregnant or within 3 months of delivery
• BMI greater than or equal to 40
• Medical conditions or physical problems that interfere with physical activity or require medical supervision to exercise
• Have another member of the household participating in the study
• Employment by one of the collaborating organizations

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of California, San Diego: lead
• American Cancer Society, Inc.: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of California San Diego

La Jolla, California, 92093-0725, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sedentary Behavior; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Kate E Murray, PhD, MPH

  University of California, San Diego

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 29, 2014
• First Posted: October 2, 2014
• Study Start: September 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2015
• Study Completion: December 1, 2015
• Last Updated: May 13, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-05

Locations

US (1)