Physical Activity and Education Program for Somali Women

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Sedentary Lifestyle
• Interventions: Behavioral: Physical Activity intervention

• Registration Number: NCT02254902
• Lead Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

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.

Detailed Description

Participants in the physical activity program will participate in 12 weekly 1.5-hour sessions focused on increasing physical activity. The group sessions will include participating in physical activity as well as group discussions on the barriers and opportunities for increasing physical activity in their daily life. The 12-week program covers educational topics related to physical activity (e.g. overcoming barriers to activity, exercising safely, relapse prevention strategies) and the program gradually increases the amount of physical activity completed during the group sessions over the course of the 12 weeks. Over a 3-month wait period, individuals in the wait-list control group will be offered monthly sessions on health and wellness topics before being offered the physical activity program. Measurement visits will occur at baseline, at the end of the12-week program, and approximately 12-weeks after the end of the intervention. During the measurement sessions participants will complete assessments related to their physical activity and other health behaviors.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-09
• Study First Submitted: 2014-09-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-09-29
• Study First Posted: 2014-10-02
• Primary Completion: 2015-12
• Study Completion: 2015-12
• Status Verified: 2016-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-05-11
• Last Update Posted: 2016-05-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 27

Inclusion Criteria

• 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

Exclusion Criteria

• 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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Physical Activity	Physical Activity intervention	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.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in physical activity as measured by pedometer from baseline to 3 months	Baseline and 3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of California San Diego; 🇺🇸 La Jolla, California, United States