Promotora-Led Physical Activity Intervention Trial for Latinas in Texas

ENLACE: A Promotora-Led Physical Activity Intervention Trial for Latinas in Texas

The purpose of this study it to determine if a promotora-led intervention that takes a comprehensive, multi-level, community-based approach to promoting physical activity (PA) is effective among a particularly underserved segment of Latinas. We hypothesize that Latinas in the promotora-led PA Intervention will significantly increase minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) compared to Latinas in the attention-control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women ages 18-64 years
• self-identify as Hispanic
• have a personal telephone
• reside within and intend to stay in the specified areas over the entire study period
• understand Spanish
• do not currently meet national PA recommendations

Exclusion Criteria:

• currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• insulin dependent diabetic
• uncontrolled hypertension
• undergoing therapy for life-threatening illnesses (chemotherapy or radiation therapy)
• positive (risk) responses on the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and subsequent physician disapproval