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Engagement in Physical Activity Improves after Participation in Pasos Para Prevenir Cancer—An Obesity-Related Cancer Prevention Program in El Paso, Texas

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  • Roy Valenzuela

    (Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, USA
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Stefan Saadiq

    (Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, USA)

  • Sandra Cobos

    (Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, USA)

  • Jennifer J. Salinas

    (Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, USA
    Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, USA
    These authors contributed equally to this work.
    Current address: Center for Emphasis in Cancer, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 79905, USA.)

Abstract

Background: This present study experimentally evaluated the Pasos Para Prevenir Cancer (PPPC) program to determine whether participation was associated with improved physical activity engagement. Evidence suggests that obesity prevention programs improve physical activity (PA) engagement and lead to healthier weights, which substantially impacts cancer and cardiometabolic disease risk. There is a shortage of knowledge on the effectiveness of programs tailored to populations along the U.S.–Mexico border. Methods: We collected demographic, nutrition, and physical activity data at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months using the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) for 209 participants. We analyzed the average metabolic equivalents (METS) per week for all physical activity levels and types and the achievement of the recommended METS per week to determine the demographic characteristics most associated with a change between baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Results: Light activity was the most common activity at all three points, and it slightly increased at 6 months in work settings. Subjects conducted moderate physical activity primarily at home and work, and moderate physical activity increased more compared to vigorous physical activity. Conclusions: Intervention tailoring might improve PA engagement in Mexican Americans residing on the U.S.–Mexico border; however, larger studies that are more diverse are required.

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  • Roy Valenzuela & Stefan Saadiq & Sandra Cobos & Jennifer J. Salinas, 2022. "Engagement in Physical Activity Improves after Participation in Pasos Para Prevenir Cancer—An Obesity-Related Cancer Prevention Program in El Paso, Texas," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:18:p:11607-:d:915308
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