Free Time For Wellness 2+
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.
Columbia University
630 participants
Nov 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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 test the effectiveness of Free Time for Wellness (FT4W), an innovative multilevel physical activity intervention to increase physical activity among low-resourced mothers.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Understand/speak English or Spanish, Have children <12 years old, Own a mobile phone, Live in the zip code surrounding as Shape Up NYC sites
Exclusion Criteria1
- Total household income being greater than 165% of the area median income (calculated by household size).
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Interventions
In addition to fitness classes, they will receive childcare in an adjacent space to the fitness class.
In addition to fitness classes, they will receive childcare in an adjacent space to the fitness class. In addition to childcare, Arm C will also receive peer support activities. Peer support activities will consist of group volunteer activities at food pantries, free deliveries of food pantry groceries, and group play dates at local playgrounds. A Community Champion will also facilitate group text messages.
Locations(10)
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NCT06654843