Abstract
Objective
To assess the feasibility, including demand for and acceptability of a physical activity
(PA) intervention among pregnant Latinas recruited at the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Methods
Women <20 weeks gestation and self-reporting <150 minutes of PA/wk were recruited
from 2 WIC locations in Southern California. The 9-wk, promotora-led intervention included 1-hour sessions and 2 walking groups/wk.
Results
WIC was supportive of recruitment, intervention, and evaluation activities. Of an
estimated pool of 525 women at <20 wks gestation, 141 expressed interest, 108 were
screened for eligibility, and 21 were enrolled. Of the 21 who enrolled, 12 completed
the postintervention assessment (7 in the participant group and 5 in the nonparticipant
group).
Conclusions and Implications
Demand and acceptability will need to be improved before this intervention can be
considered feasible, potentially by extending eligibility and improving access to
intervention.
Key Words
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: June 25, 2018
Accepted:
April 7,
2018
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The authors have not stated any conflicts of interest.
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