The peer mentor experience in a physical activity intervention for mental health

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor Leenstra ◽  
Linda Keeler ◽  
Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle ◽  
Keith Russell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Peer Mentor ◽  
Mentor Experience

scholarly journals Improving the Metabolic and Mental Health of Children with Obesity: A School-Based Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Intervention in Wuhan, China

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Hong-jie Yu ◽  
Fang Li ◽  
Yong-feng Hu ◽  
Chang-feng Li ◽  
Shuai Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Fasting Plasma Glucose ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
Fasting Plasma

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based nutrition education and physical activity intervention on cardiovascular risk profile and mental health outcomes among Chinese children with obesity. Two primary schools were randomly allocated to the control group (CG) and the intervention group (IG). We selected children with obesity from 1340 students in the third and fourth grades as participants. The IG received 8 months of nutrition education and physical activity intervention, while the CG was waitlisted. A generalized estimating equation model was applied to assess repeated variables over time. A total of 171 children with obesity (99 IG and 72 CG) aged 9.8 ± 0.7 years completed the post-intervention stage. Compared with baseline, significant reductions were observed within the IG for depression and fasting plasma glucose at post-intervention. After adjusting for confounders, group and time interaction effects showed that the IG achieved improvements in the risk of poor well-being (p = 0.051) and social anxiety (p = 0.029), had decreased diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.020) and fasting plasma glucose (p < 0.001), and had significantly increased high-density lipoprotein (p < 0.001) from baseline to post-intervention relative to the CG. The effects of school-based nutrition education and physical activity intervention on children with obesity are diverse, including not only the improvement of metabolic health but also mental health promotion.

Internet-delivered physical activity intervention for college students with mental health disorders: A randomized pilot trial

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 646-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily L. Mailey ◽  
Thomas R. Wójcicki ◽  
Robert W. Motl ◽  
Liang Hu ◽  
David R. Strauser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Disorders

scholarly journals Participant Motivation of Physical Activity in Leisure Time for Women

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Hsiu Hua WANG
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
English Abstract ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Women's Participation

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.The purpose of this paper was to explore the participant motivation of physical activity in leisure time for women. From the review of literatures on physical activity for women, it was ascertained that increased physical activity was highly associated with improved physical health and mental health. However, some researchers concluded some facts about women's participation in physical activity; (1) most adult women either don't do the recommended amount of physical activity or are completely inactive; (2) women are more inactive than men. Furthermore, recognizing and referring to the female participants' motivation of physical activity in leisure time, physical activity intervention programs would be designed more effectively and implemented more successfully.本文主要的目的是探討女性於閒暇時參與身體活動之動機。從相關文獻研究指出其主要身體活動參與動機因素如下：(1)人與人之間的轉向和調節 (2)個人能力 (3)逃離日常生活規範 (4)人與人之間正向發展 (5)轉移注意力 (6)人與人之間能力 (7)尋找異性朋友 (8)追求快樂感 (9)追求刺激 (10)追求冒險 (11)健康及幸福安寧感 (12)入迷 (13)社會互動 (14)創造力 (15)自我實現。

Feasibility of a mental health informed physical activity intervention for the carers of children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

2021 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 108022
Author(s):  
Grace McKeon ◽  
Elizabeth E. Palmer ◽  
Rebecca Macintosh ◽  
Suzanne M. Nevin ◽  
Lauren Wheatley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Epileptic Encephalopathy

scholarly journals A Short, Multimodal Activity Break Incorporated Into the Learning Context During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Effects of Physical Activity and Positive Expressive Writing on University Students' Mental Health—Results and Recommendations From a Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verena Marschin ◽  
Cornelia Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cognitive Intervention ◽  
Learning Context

Physical inactivity, sedentary behavior and mental ill health, due to high levels of perceived stress or self-reported depressive symptoms, are highly prevalent among university students. There are concerns that these behaviors and mental symptoms have significantly increased during the current Covid-19 pandemic, partly because academic life has changed considerably from face-to-face communication to e-learning and studying at home. Self-regulation and physical activity are hard to maintain during pandemic lockdowns. Short activity breaks could be helpful to avoid physical inactivity and sustain mental health. The breaks should comprise short and easy-implementable physical activity exercises that can be integrated into the learning context. Moreover, cognitive interventions, such as writing about positive events and feelings might help as coping strategy for self-regulation during study breaks. This study investigated and compared the effects of a physical activity intervention and a cognitive intervention (positive expressive writing) on mental health among university students. Both interventions are particularly suitable for use at home. N = 20 university students, studying in Germany, were assigned to a physical activity group or a cognitive intervention group. The physical activity intervention consisted of a mix of physical exercises including endurance exercises, muscular strength, relaxation, and ballroom dance movements. The interventions were carried out guided, once a week, for 5–10 mins at the beginning of classes. The effects of group × time showed no significant interaction on self-reported perceived stress, mood, quality of life (QoL) assessed online and compared at the beginning of the term before the intervention (T0) and at the end of the term after the intervention (T3). However, the physical activity group reported a similar physical activity level per day over time, while the cognitive intervention group showed a decrease in physical activity from T0 to T3. Low-dose, short physical activity interventions as well as cognitive interventions consisting of positive expressive writing could buffer university students' perceived stress, mood, and QoL across the term. Moreover, both interventions seem to be promising in buffering the negative side effects of stress during the Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals A Remotely Delivered, Peer-Led Physical Activity Intervention for Younger Breast Cancer Survivors (Pink Body Spirit): Protocol for a Feasibility Study and Mixed Methods Process Evaluation

10.2196/18420 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e18420
Author(s):  
Lauren S Weiner ◽  
Stori Nagel ◽  
H Irene Su ◽  
Samantha Hurst ◽  
Sheri J Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Peer Mentor ◽  
Intervention Delivery

Background Younger breast cancer survivors consistently report a greater impact of their cancer experience on quality of life compared with older survivors, including higher rates of body image disturbances, sexual dysfunction, and fatigue. One potential strategy to improve quality of life is through physical activity, but this has been understudied in younger breast cancer survivors, who often decrease their activity during and after cancer treatment. Objective The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a technology-based, remotely delivered, peer-led physical activity intervention for younger breast cancer survivors. We will also assess the preliminary impact of the intervention on changes in physical activity and multiple aspects of quality of life. Methods This study is a community-academic partnership between University of California, San Diego and Haus of Volta, a nonprofit organization that promotes positive self-image in younger breast cancer survivors. This ongoing pilot study aims to recruit 30 younger breast cancer survivors across the United States (<55 years old, >6 months post primary cancer treatment, self-report <60 min of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity [MVPA]) into a 3-month peer-delivered, fully remote exercise program. Participants will complete 6 biweekly video chat sessions with a trained peer mentor, a fellow younger breast cancer survivor. Participants will receive a Fitbit Charge 3; weekly feedback on Fitbit data from their peer mentor; and access to a private, in-app Fitbit Community to provide and receive support from other participants and all peer mentors. At baseline, 3 months, and 6 months, participants will complete quality of life questionnaires, and MVPA will be measured using the ActiGraph accelerometer. Feasibility and acceptability will be explored through a mixed methods approach (ie, quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews). Intervention delivery and adaptations by peer mentors will be tracked through peer mentor self-evaluations and reflections, review of video-recorded mentoring sessions, and monthly templated reflections by the research team. Results Recruitment began in September 2019. As of February 2020, the physical activity intervention is ongoing. Final measures are expected to occur in summer 2020. Conclusions This study explores the potential for physical activity to improve sexual function, body image, and fatigue, key quality of life issues in younger breast cancer survivors. Using peer mentors extends our reach into the young survivor community. The detailed process evaluation of intervention delivery and adaptations by mentors could inform a future hybrid-effectiveness implementation trial. Finally, remote delivery with commercially available technology could promote broader dissemination. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04064892; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04064892 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/18420

scholarly journals A Remotely Delivered, Peer-Led Physical Activity Intervention for Younger Breast Cancer Survivors (Pink Body Spirit): Protocol for a Feasibility Study and Mixed Methods Process Evaluation (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren S Weiner ◽  
Stori Nagel ◽  
H Irene Su ◽  
Samantha Hurst ◽  
Sheri J Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Peer Mentor ◽  
Intervention Delivery

BACKGROUND Younger breast cancer survivors consistently report a greater impact of their cancer experience on quality of life compared with older survivors, including higher rates of body image disturbances, sexual dysfunction, and fatigue. One potential strategy to improve quality of life is through physical activity, but this has been understudied in younger breast cancer survivors, who often decrease their activity during and after cancer treatment. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a technology-based, remotely delivered, peer-led physical activity intervention for younger breast cancer survivors. We will also assess the preliminary impact of the intervention on changes in physical activity and multiple aspects of quality of life. METHODS This study is a community-academic partnership between University of California, San Diego and Haus of Volta, a nonprofit organization that promotes positive self-image in younger breast cancer survivors. This ongoing pilot study aims to recruit 30 younger breast cancer survivors across the United States (&lt;55 years old, &gt;6 months post primary cancer treatment, self-report &lt;60 min of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity [MVPA]) into a 3-month peer-delivered, fully remote exercise program. Participants will complete 6 biweekly video chat sessions with a trained peer mentor, a fellow younger breast cancer survivor. Participants will receive a Fitbit Charge 3; weekly feedback on Fitbit data from their peer mentor; and access to a private, in-app Fitbit Community to provide and receive support from other participants and all peer mentors. At baseline, 3 months, and 6 months, participants will complete quality of life questionnaires, and MVPA will be measured using the ActiGraph accelerometer. Feasibility and acceptability will be explored through a mixed methods approach (ie, quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews). Intervention delivery and adaptations by peer mentors will be tracked through peer mentor self-evaluations and reflections, review of video-recorded mentoring sessions, and monthly templated reflections by the research team. RESULTS Recruitment began in September 2019. As of February 2020, the physical activity intervention is ongoing. Final measures are expected to occur in summer 2020. CONCLUSIONS This study explores the potential for physical activity to improve sexual function, body image, and fatigue, key quality of life issues in younger breast cancer survivors. Using peer mentors extends our reach into the young survivor community. The detailed process evaluation of intervention delivery and adaptations by mentors could inform a future hybrid-effectiveness implementation trial. Finally, remote delivery with commercially available technology could promote broader dissemination. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04064892; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04064892 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/18420

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