Physical Activity and Education Program for Somali Women

May 11, 2016 updated by: Kate Murray, PhD, MPH, University of California, San Diego

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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.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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 Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

27

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • La Jolla, California, United States, 92093-0725
        • University of California San Diego

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Physical Activity
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
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.
No Intervention: Wait List Control
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in physical activity as measured by pedometer from baseline to 3 months
Time Frame: Baseline and 3 months
Baseline and 3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of California, San Diego

Collaborators

American Cancer Society, Inc.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kate E Murray, PhD, MPH, University of California, San Diego

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 29, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

October 2, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 13, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2016

Last Verified

May 1, 2016

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ACS-MRSG-13-069

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