A Culturally Adapted, Social Support-Based, Physical Activity Interventions for South Asian Indian Women in the United States

A Culturally Adapted, Social Support-Based, Physical Activity Interventions for South Asian Indian Women in the United States: A Feasibility Study

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a peer-based dyadic social support health coaching physical activity (PA) intervention in inactive South Asian Indian (SAI) and to explore preliminary effects of the intervention on intermediate outcomes: self-reported and objective moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), social support, and self-efficacy .

Inclusion Criteria:

• inactive SAI (Physical activity (PA) <150 minutes/week)
• physically able to engage in moderate PA
• speak and read English; able to enroll with an eligible adult female partner who does not live in the same household
• willing to use the Fitbit app/device
• own a smartphone that is compatible with Fitbit software (up to 223.3 MB on iPhone or 165 MB on Android) 9)
• able and willing to send and receive text messages
• Blood pressure reading <160/100 mm Hg, or with medical clearance.

Exclusion Criteria:

• SAI women with a current/planned pregnancy
• cannot speak and read English
• those participating in a PA or weight loss program
• those diagnosed with a physical disability that interferes with their ability to be physically active.
• not living in Houston, Texas