An Motivational Text Messaging Walking Program for Older African Americans
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Primary outcome measure was step count
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study examined the impact of using a motivational mobile text messaging intervention to increase step count among older community-dwelling African Americans. Secondary aims were to study the effects of text messaging on self-reported leisure time exercise behavior.
Hypothesis:
Participants in the motivational mobile text messaging group will have an increase step count after 6-weeks.
Detailed Description
Background: Older minority populations can benefit from increased physical activity, especially walking. Text messaging interventions have the potential to encourage positive changes in health behavior in these groups. Purpose: To examine if a six week program of motivational text messaging increases physical activity (step count) among older African Americans in an urban setting. Design: Randomized, controlled trial pilot study with assignment to motivational text messaging group or a control group. Setting/Participants: Thirty-six African Americans aged 60 to 85. Intervention: The intervention group received motivational text messages three times a day, three days a week, for six weeks. Both groups received pedometers and walking manuals to record step counts. Study was conducted and analyzed in 2011. Main Outcome Measures: Primary outcome measure was step count. Secondary outcome measure was perceived activity levels assessed by the Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (LTEQ). Results/Conclusion: In press - American Journal of Preventive Medicine (Jan 2013)
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •African American community-dwelling adults aged 60 to 85 who were recruited from senior centers.
- •had to be healthy (no restrictions and medical clearance to walk)
- •had to have a mobile phone with text messaging capability
Exclusion Criteria
- •(a) any physical, psychological illness, or medical problems that restricted them from walking; (b) did not own a mobile phone with text messaging capability; or (c) were not willing or able to follow study procedures.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Primary outcome measure was step count
Time Frame: 6-weeks
Motivational text messaging led to greater improvements in step count (+679 vs. +398; P \< .05)
Secondary Outcomes
- Secondary outcome measure was perceived activity levels assessed by the Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (LTEQ).(6-weeks)