Immigrant women aged >30 years who are inactive with several diseases such as type 2 diabetes and/or heart disease or pain symptoms as well as mental difficulties Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
After the completion of baseline focus-group interviews, physical-strength tests, and a patient questionnaire, there was a 12-week supervised training period based on principles from physiotherapy.
Sponsors
Danske fysioterapeuter
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women with an ethnic background other than Danish, who have migrated from their country of origin and now reside in Denmark 2. Minimum age 30 years 3. Women who would benefit most from increased physical movement in their everyday lives, including women with mental and physical illnesses (e.g. type 2 diabetes and musculoskeletal problems)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. <30 years old 2. Males 3. No immigrant background 4. Exercise experience
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical condition (mainly endurance) is measured using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) at baseline and after the 12-week exercise program 2. Physical condition (mainly physical function of the knees) is measured using the sit-to-stand (STS) test at baseline and after the 12-week exercise program 3. Mental health (including self-rated health) is measured using the EQ5D questionnaire at baseline and after the 12-week exercise program 4. Participants' expectations and wishes are measured using focus group interviews at baseline, with the themes: logistics/execution of the sessions; content of the program; expectations 5. Participants' qualitative statements collected using focus groups interviews with the themes: pain reduction, general wellbeing, motivation and awareness after completing the 12-week exercise program 6. BMI and fat percentage measured using weight at baseline and after 12 weeks of the exercise program | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Participants' feedback and thoughts regarding the exercise program measured using a verbal evaluation in the middle of the exercise program (after 6 weeks) and after completing the 12-week exercise program 2. Participants' motivation toward the exercise program measured with verbal evaluation at 6 and 12 weeks 3. Participants' attendance in the exercise program measured using a registration system during the exercise program | — |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed