Open AccessPhysical Activity Intervention Effects on Sedentary Time in Spanish-Speaking Latinas
Author(s) -
Sheri J. Hartman,
Dori Pekmezi,
Shira Dunsiger,
Bess H. Marcus
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of physical activity and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.787
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1543-5474
pISSN - 1543-3080
DOI - 10.1123/jpah.2019-0112
Subject(s) - sedentary behavior , medicine , physical activity , psychological intervention , randomized controlled trial , intervention (counseling) , physical therapy , sedentary lifestyle , gerontology , psychiatry
Latinas have high rates of sedentary behavior and related health disparities, but it is unknown if interventions to increase physical activity will also reduce sedentary time. The current study examined changes in objectively measured sedentary time among Latinas in a randomized controlled trial of a physical activity intervention.