Abstract

Canadian South Asian women have high rates of cardiovascular disease and low rates of physical activity. The primary objective of this study was to assess feasibility (recruitment, retention, engagement, acceptability) of the South Asian women Together in a Health Initiative (SATHI) using the Medical Research Council's guidance framework. The secondary objectives were to determine potential effects of SATHI on physical activity, anthropometric risk, and self efficacy. Exploratory analysis of the relationship of self-efficacy and step count was also undertaken.

SATHI was a 12-week pilot randomized controlled trial of South Asian women, ages 24-39, in the Greater Toronto Area, with no previous medical history. The control group received a pedometer, the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults 18-64, and a physical activity logbook. The intervention group received a pedometer, a physical activity logbook, and the SATHI intervention consisting of a culturally tailored physical activity education with peer support program based on Bandura's theory of self-efficacy. Physical activity and anthropometric data were collected pre- and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear mixed models for repeated measures.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 29395982; ProQuest document ID: 2736325788. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Abida R. Dhukai, PhD, MN-ACNP, NP

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Randomized Controlled Trial

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Cardiovascular Disease, Peer Support, Physical Activity, Self-Efficacy, South Asian Women

Advisor

Monica Parry

Second Advisor

Robin Stremler

Third Advisor

Baiju Shah

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Toronto

Degree Year

2022

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-03-07

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