South Asians Active Together (SAATH) Study

A Multilevel Physical Activity Intervention for South Asian Women and Girls (SAATH)

South Asian immigrant women and girls are at increased risk for insufficient physical activity and are not being reached by current approaches to physical activity promotion. This randomized control trial study will test the effectiveness and implementation of a multi component physical activity intervention directed at the environment, family, interpersonal and individual levels to promote physical activity among South Asian immigrant mothers and daughters.

The sample of this study is South Asian mothers and their daughters. The inclusion criteria for the mother include:

• Identifying herself as South Asian,
• having a sedentary lifestyle as assessed using a self-report questionnaire
• having ability to communicate in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, or English.
• Having a daughter aged 11-16 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• having known medical condition that restricts ability to participate in moderate intensity Physical Activity
• Unable to complete study procedures (including not wearing accelerometer during run-in)
• Currently pregnant
• Unable to provide informed consent or assent.