WALK Study: Women's Active Living for Koreans Study
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Endocrine |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 69 |
| Updated: | 1/19/2019 |
| Start Date: | August 31, 2018 |
| End Date: | April 2019 |
| Contact: | Ji Won Choi, RN, PhD |
| Email: | JiWon.Choi@ucsf.edu |
| Phone: | (415) 514-2534 |
Development of a Lifestyle Intervention for Korean American Women at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health concern among Asians. Growing
evidence indicates that Korean Americans had higher MetS prevalence compared to non-Hispanic
Whites, but a culturally and linguistically appropriate lifestyle intervention has not been
developed for Korean American middle-aged and older women. Thus, the investigators propose to
develop a 4-week lifestyle intervention (Women's Active Living for Koreans (WALK) Study) to
increase physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary behavior for Korean American women.
evidence indicates that Korean Americans had higher MetS prevalence compared to non-Hispanic
Whites, but a culturally and linguistically appropriate lifestyle intervention has not been
developed for Korean American middle-aged and older women. Thus, the investigators propose to
develop a 4-week lifestyle intervention (Women's Active Living for Koreans (WALK) Study) to
increase physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary behavior for Korean American women.
The purpose of this pilot study is to develop a 4-week lifestyle intervention (Women's Active
Living for Koreans (WALK) Study) to increase physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary
behavior for Korean American women. The investigators will assess feasibility and
acceptability of the WALK Study and potential efficacy of the WALK Study on outcomes
including sedentary behavior and PA.
Living for Koreans (WALK) Study) to increase physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary
behavior for Korean American women. The investigators will assess feasibility and
acceptability of the WALK Study and potential efficacy of the WALK Study on outcomes
including sedentary behavior and PA.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Self-identified Korean-speaking Korean American women
- Sedentary lifestyle at work and/or during leisure time
- Aged between 40 and 69; 4) intention to be physically active
- KakaoTalk user
Exclusion Criteria
- Medical conditions or physical problems requiring a special care exercise program
- Known bone or join problems that impair the ability to do moderate physical activity
- Participating in a lifestyle modification program or research study
- Planning a trip out of the U.S. during the next 2 months
- Pregnancy.
We found this trial at
1
site
San Francisco, California 94143
Principal Investigator: JiWon Choi, PhD
Phone: 415-350-4183
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