Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops implemented with rural Hispanic women

• DOI: 10.1186/s12905-020-01157-5
• Publication Date: 2021-01-13T01:02:42Z
• Authors: Janeth I. Sanchez; Katherine J. Briant; Samantha Wu-Georges; Virginia Gonzalez; Avigail Galvan; Sara Cole; Beti Thompson
• Keywords: Adult; Rural Population; 0301 basic medicine; 2. Zero hunger; Physical activity; Hispanics; Racial Groups; Pilot Projects; Gynecology and obstetrics; Hispanic or Latino; 3. Good health; Promotoras; 03 medical and health sciences; 5. Gender equality; RG1-991; Ethnicity; Humans; Female; Obesity; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Nutrition; Research Article

Abstract Background In the U.S., obesity disproportionately affects some racial/ethnic groups more than others; 42.5% of Hispanic adults are obese, compared to 32.6% non-Hispanic whites (NHW). Research also shows that Mexican American women 40% likely be overweight, as NHW women. With high rates among Hispanics, improving healthier lifestyle practices is an important step for reducing health disparities. The Eat Healthy, Be Active (EHBA) community workshops were developed assist individuals in translating national nutrition and physical activity recommendations into action. Promotora-led EHBA could used promote obesity-related behavior changes Hispanics. Methods from rural communities Washington state recruited participate a six-week Promotora -led workshop series. This pilot study pre- post-test design examine differences healthy knowledge practices. Results A total 49 participated workshops, whom 45% obese. Six-weeks after implementation EHBA, had improvements practices, including increase label literacy, decrease consumption food eaten restaurants, number times woman performed long enough make them sweat. Conclusion findings this indicate delivering through promotoras feasible culturally relevant approach promoting Further, focusing on females, who do shopping preparation their homes, may help awareness whole families.