scholarly journals Utility of Social Cognitive Theory in Intervention Design for Promoting Physical Activity among African-American Women: A Qualitative Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 518-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney P. Joseph ◽  
Barbara E. Ainsworth ◽  
LaTanya Mathis ◽  
Steven P. Hooker ◽  
Colleen Keller
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Intervention Design ◽  
American Women

Using Social Cognitive Theory to Predict Breastfeeding in African-American Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adryan Eastin ◽  
Manoj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
American Women ◽  
Breast Feed

The purpose of this study was to apply social cognitive theory (SCT) to predict breastfeeding initiation and duration in African-American women in a community sample. A total of 238 African-American women completed a 50-item valid and reliable questionnaire assessing their knowledge, expectations, self-efficacy, self-efficacy in overcoming barriers and self-control in initiation and duration of breastfeeding. Regression results indicated that self-efficacy for initiation and self-efficacy in overcoming barriers for initiation were significant predictors for initiation of breastfeeding in African-American women. Logistic regression revealed that self-efficacy to breast feed for more than six months and self-control for duration were significant predictors.

African American Women and Weight Loss

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Mastin ◽  
Shelly Campo ◽  
Natoshia M. Askelson
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
African American ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
American Women

In the United States, almost 80% of African American women are either overweight or obese. In this study, 46 low-income African American women struggling with weight issues participated in structured interviews using a social cognitive theory framework. Participants shared their social cognitive theory related weight loss thoughts and their perceived weight loss obstacles. Results suggest that although participants’ primary weight-related obstacles were environment-based, for example, unsafe environments in which to engage in regular exercise, they more often offered individual-based solutions. The study concludes with a discussion of media advocacy as a tool that can be used to promote environmental solutions.

scholarly journals Learning and Developing Individual Exercise Skills (L.A.D.I.E.S.) for a Better Life: A Church-Based Physical Activity Intervention - Baseline Participant Characteristics

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melicia C. Whitt-Glover ◽  
Moses V. Goldmon ◽  
Ziya Gizlice ◽  
Daniel P. Heil ◽  
Njeri Karanja
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Control Group ◽  
American Women ◽  
Life Study

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for health, yet most African American women do not achieve recommended levels. Successful, sustainable strategies could help to address disparities in health outcomes associated with low levels of PA. The Learning and Developing Individual Exercise Skills (L.A.D.I.E.S.) for a Better Life study compared a faith-based and a secular intervention for increasing PA with a selfguided control group. </p><p><strong>Design Setting Participants: </strong>This cluster randomized, controlled trial was conducted from 2010 – 2011 in African American churches (n=31) in suburban North Carolina. Participants were 469 self-identified low active African American women. </p><p><strong>Measures: </strong>Baseline data were collected on participant demographics, objective and self-reported PA, and constructs related to social ecological theory and social cognitive theory. </p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Complete baseline data were available for 417 participants who were aged 51.4 ± 12.9 years, with average BMI (kg/ m2) 35.8 ± 9.9; 73% of participants were obese (BMI &gt;30). Participants averaged 3,990 ± 1,828 pedometer-assessed daily steps and 23.9 ± 37.7 accelerometer-assessed minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous PA, and self-reported 25.4 ± 45.4 minutes of weekly walking and moderate- and vigorous-intensity PA. Baseline self-reported religiosity and social support were high. </p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>L.A.D.I.E.S. is one of the largest PA trials focused on individual behavior change in African American women. Baseline characteristics suggest participants are representative of the general population. Findings from the study will contribute toward understanding appropriate strategies for increasing PA in high-risk populations.</p><p><em>Ethn Dis. </em>2017;27(3):257-264; doi:10.18865/ed.27.3.257 </p>

scholarly journals A Culturally Relevant Smartphone-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention for African American Women: Development and Initial Usability Tests of Smart Walk

10.2196/15346 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e15346
Author(s):  
Rodney P Joseph ◽  
Colleen Keller ◽  
Sonia Vega-López ◽  
Marc A Adams ◽  
Rebekah English ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Intervention Phase

Background Smart Walk is a culturally relevant, social cognitive theory–based, smartphone-delivered intervention designed to increase physical activity (PA) and reduce cardiometabolic disease risk among African American (AA) women. Objective This study aimed to describe the development and initial usability testing results of Smart Walk. Methods Smart Walk was developed in 5 phases. Phases 1 to 3 focused on initial intervention development, phase 4 involved usability testing, and phase 5 included intervention refinement based on usability testing results. In phase 1, a series of 9 focus groups with 25 AA women (mean age 38.5 years, SD 7.8; mean BMI 39.4 kg/m2, SD 7.3) was used to identify cultural factors associated with PA and ascertain how constructs of social cognitive theory can be leveraged in the design of a PA intervention. Phase 2 included the analysis of phase 1 qualitative data and development of the structured PA intervention. Phase 3 focused on the technical development of the smartphone app used to deliver the intervention. Phase 4 consisted of a 1-month usability trial of Smart Walk (n=12 women; mean age 35.0 years, SD 8.5; mean BMI 40 kg/m2, SD 5.0). Phase 5 included refinement of the intervention based on the usability trial results. Results The 5-phase process resulted in the development of the Smart Walk smartphone-delivered PA intervention. This PA intervention was designed to target social cognitive theory constructs of behavioral capability, outcome expectations, social support, self-efficacy, and self-regulation and address deep structure sociocultural characteristics of collectivism, racial pride, and body appearance preferences of AA women. Key features of the smartphone app included (1) personal profile pages, (2) multimedia PA promotion modules (ie, electronic text and videos), (3) discussion boards, and (4) a PA self-monitoring tool. Participants also received 3 PA promotion text messages each week. Conclusions The development process of Smart Walk was designed to maximize the usability, cultural relevance, and impact of the smartphone-delivered PA intervention.

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