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Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Physical Activity Among Low-resourced Mothers in New York City: Protocol for the Free Time for Wellness (FT4W) Effectiveness Trial.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Arms for Physical Inactivity. Completed, enrolled 89 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
Physical inactivity is pervasive and prevalent in the United States, particularly among women of low socioeconomic position, and women with children. Structural and social barriers make active leisure time a rare commodity creating a pressing health issue because physical inactivity increases the risk of chronic diseases and poor health. The broad objective of this study is to pilot test the Free Time for Wellness (FT4W), an innovative multilevel physical activity intervention to increase physical activity among low-resourced mothers.
Study Details
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Interventions
The intervention includes a task-based interaction (volunteer activities) where cognitive demand is low and interactional roles are clear. The focus is on the task, rather than developing relationships, reducing the pressure of interaction. As the volunteer activities continue, they also offer the opportunity for group members to enhance empathy, another salient component of cross-group relational development. Mediated interaction supports new relational development through a disinhibiting effect, lowering inhibitions and increasing comfort and disclosure