Immigrant Physical Activity and Nutrition
Conditions
Brief summary
This project will broadly explore the efficacy of community participation in the design and implementation of an intervention to improve physical activity and nutrition among immigrant and refugee (Hispanic, Somali, Sudanese, Cambodian) families in Rochester, Minnesota
Interventions
BEHAVIORALFace-to-face family mentoring and education sessions
A total of 13 home visits will be completed over a 6 month period. In addition to an introductory/orientation visit, 12 home visits will consist of family mentoring/educational sessions focused on physical activity and healthy nutrition.
BEHAVIORALTelephone follow-up
During months 7-12, a total of up to 12 phone calls will be completed. Follow-up calls will consist of a progress report from families on physical activity and healthy diet progress/goals, along with brief content follow-up and re-enforcement points from the 12 intervention sessions.
Sponsors
Mayo Clinic
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
11 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Minimum age of 11 years old * Reside in a household with at least one adult and one child (11-18) * Not planning to move from the area over the next two years * Willing and able to participate in all aspects of the study * Willingness to provide oral informed consent * Hispanic, Sudanese, Somali * Residing in Rochester, MN
Exclusion criteria
* Self-reported pregnancy * Self-reported insulin-dependent diabetes * Self-reported diagnosis of cancer within the past 3 years * Answer of yes to the following question: Do you know of any reason why you should not do physical activity? For example, would it be unsafe for you to do increased physical activity because of a health problem?
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improved dietary quality | Baseline- 24 months | A 24-hour dietary recall will be collected in-person from study participants at baseline and follow-up using the Automated Self-administered 24-hour Recall (ASA24) system. |
| Increased physical activity | Baseline- 24 months | The KAM (Kinetic Activity Monitor) accelerometer will be used for objective physical activity assessment. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed