Health effects and cost-effectiveness of a multilevel physical activity intervention in low-income older adults; results from the PEP4PA cluster randomized controlled trial

Katie Crist, Kelsie M Full, Sarah Linke, Fatima Tuz-Zahra, Khalisa Bolling, Brittany Lewars, Chenyu Liu, Yuyan Shi, Dori Rosenberg, Marta Jankowska, Tarik Benmarhnia, Loki Natarajan, Katie Crist, Kelsie M Full, Sarah Linke, Fatima Tuz-Zahra, Khalisa Bolling, Brittany Lewars, Chenyu Liu, Yuyan Shi, Dori Rosenberg, Marta Jankowska, Tarik Benmarhnia, Loki Natarajan

Abstract

Background: Older adults are the least active population in the U.S. Low-income communities have fewer physical activity (PA) resources, contributing to less PA and increased chronic disease risk. This study assessed the effect of the multilevel, peer-led, Peer Empowerment Program 4 Physical Activity (PEP4PA) on moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and health outcomes, over 2 years of follow up.

Methods: In a cluster-randomized controlled trial, 12 senior or community centers serving low-income older adults were assigned to a PA intervention (n = 6) or usual programming (n = 6) condition. PEP4PA included self-monitoring, health coaching, group walks, social support, and community advocacy to improve walking conditions. The primary outcome was daily minutes of MVPA (7-day accelerometer). Secondary outcomes included Perceived Quality of Life (PQoL), 6-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT), blood pressure (BP), and depressive symptoms at baseline, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months. Mixed effects regression models estimated the effects on outcomes between groups over time and included random effects for repeated measures and center clustering. Effect modification by sex and income status was assessed. We calculated the incremental cost per daily minute of MVPA gained in the intervention group relative to the control group to assess cost effectiveness.

Results: We enrolled 476 older adults (50 + years). Participants were on average 71 years old, 76% female, 60% low income, and 38% identified as racial or ethnic minorities. Compared to the control group, intervention participants sustained roughly a 10 min/day increase in MVPA from baseline at all time points and increased mean PQoL scores from unsatisfied at baseline to satisfied at 12, 18 and 24 months. Males and higher-income groups had greater improvements in MVPA. No significant effects were observed for 6-MWT or depressive symptoms, and BP results were mixed. The incremental cost per minute MVPA gained per person was $0.25, $0.09, $0.06, and $0.05 at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months, respectively.

Conclusions: PEP4PA achieved increases in MVPA and PQoL in low-income older adults, over 2 years of follow up. The peer-led, community-based intervention provides a sustainable and cost-effective model to improve health behaviors in underserved, aging populations.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov ( NCT02405325 ) March 20, 2015.

Keywords: Accelerometer; Community; Health coaching; Intervention; Older adults; Physical activity; Quality of life; Sensors; Walking.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare they have no competing interests.

© 2022. The Author(s).

Figures

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PEP4PA CONSORT diagram
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Marginal estimates and 95% confidence intervals for MVPA (min/day)
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Marginal estimates and 95% confidence intervals for MVPA (min/day) for condition x time x income interaction
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Marginal estimates and 95% confidence intervals for MVPA (min/day) for condition x time x sex interaction
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Marginal estimates and 95% confidence intervals for PQoL scores
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Marginal estimates and 95% confidence intervals for MVPA (min/day) using IPTW

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