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Leone LA, Vermont LN, Tutasi-Lozada A, Anderson L. Development of the Fit&Fab Exercise Intervention for Women With Obesity: A Community Advisory Board Informed Process. J Phys Act Health 2024; 21:624-631. [PMID: 38580302 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2023-0292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Women with higher body mass index report low rates of and face unique barriers to exercise. Increasing exercise participation can improve mental and physical health independent of weight loss; however, most exercise programs targeting this population focus predominately on losing weight. This paper aims to describe the development of Fit&Fab, a community-based exercise intervention focused on increasing exercise participation and enjoyment for women with obesity. METHODS In partnership with the YMCA, we recruited women ages 35-64 years (body mass index ≥ 30) to participate in 4 focus groups to understand exercise preferences. Formative work was used to identify theory constructs and associated intervention components. Women from the focus groups were recruited for a community advisory board that finalized the intervention design, recruitment, and evaluation plan. RESULTS Focus groups participants (N = 29) preferred to exercise without men and wanted a cohort-style class that included women of similar exercise levels and body types, incorporated social support, fun activities, and broke exercise into smaller bouts. They wanted a supportive instructor who was fit but understood weight-related challenges. The community advisory board and research team used focus group findings to inform design of the final intervention including group exercise classes, psychosocial support sessions, personalized training, exercise tracking, outcome monitoring, and rewards. CONCLUSIONS Our findings emphasize the need to focus on exercise enjoyment and benefits other than losing weight to improve exercise participation among women with higher body mass index. In addition to having outcomes other than weight loss, exercise interventions with this population should also consider group composition, instructor, and class format.
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Silveira SL, Froehlich-Grobe K, Motl RW. Developing a community-engaged wheelchair exercise program for persons with MS: community advisory board formation and feedback. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2023; 18:1385-1392. [PMID: 34892990 PMCID: PMC9215208 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2021.2010819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Exercise is a safe, evidence-based approach for improving symptoms such as mobility impairment, cognitive dysfunction, and fatigue; however, persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) who use wheelchairs for mobility have been excluded from most research. This paper describes our approach for recruiting ten community advisor board (CAB) members and partnering with them on developing a novel home-based exercise training program for wheelchair users with MS. MATERIALS AND METHODS The exercise training program, which was developed based on initial qualitative research, includes a progressive exercise prescription, equipment, and one-on-one behavioural coaching based on Social Cognitive Theory. The CAB members convened in groups of five people for five meetings online, using virtual conference software. The CAB meetings each lasted approximately 1-hour and notes were transcribed into digital format for data analyses. RESULTS Content analysis identified elements that aligned with meeting foci (i.e., prescription, equipment, coaching, and outcomes). Feedback was divided into categories to refine the program, specifically modifying, adding, or retaining content and/or activities. CAB member feedback was very positive and emphasised potential additions to the materials presented. The research team proposed implementing modifications based on the CAB member feedback such as adding wrist weights to the equipment options for completing resistance training exercises. CONCLUSIONS The overall CAB feedback was invaluable for assessing the appropriateness of the proposed exercise training program before initiating feasibility testing. This report provides a model and guidance for researchers who seek community-engaged research approaches in creating products and interventions.Implication for RehabilitationCommunity advisory board participation was invaluable in creating and modifying a novel exercise training programmes for wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis (MS).The current study provides a framework for the creation of exercise interventions for subpopulations of persons with MS that may provide substantial rehabilitation benefits such as improved symptoms and quality of life.Health behaviour interventists targeting individuals with disabilities may consider the benefits of recruiting stakeholders from the community in creation of novel programmes.
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- Stephanie L Silveira
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Hirschey R, Getachew B, Coleman K, Lea D, Milner J, Bryant AL, Carlisle V. Development of a Community Advisory Board to Guide Research About Cancer Disparities in the Black and African American Community. Nurs Res 2023; 72:123-131. [PMID: 36450360 PMCID: PMC9991945 DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Researchers who aim to serve a community (i.e., racial, gender, ethnic group) of which they are not a part must do foundational work to understand that community and build intentional, thoughtful collaborations with the community to guide their work. OBJECTIVES This article aims to share a case exemplar of the formation period of a community advisory board (CAB) that conducts research focused on improving health equity in the Black and African American community. METHODS CAB development has three phases: formation, operation, and maintenance. Previous work has described and provided best practices for each phase. This article focused on the first phase, formation. Guided by critical race theory, with guidance from her mentor, a researcher partnered with a research assistant and a community health educator to develop a CAB. Details of their processes-which apply to the formation of other CABs-are presented. DISCUSSION During the board formation period, the major focus has been relationship building and developing a shared mission: "To work in partnership with researchers at the University of North Carolina to reduce cancer disparities in Black/African American communities by informing research and program development. As a liaison between the community and researchers, the Community Advisory Board will identify community needs, promote evidence-based interventions and information, raise awareness about health disparities in communities, and educate researchers." CAB formation is nuanced and unique, dependent upon the nature of the research to be conducted and the characteristics of the community and researchers. This case exemplar provides valuable insights to other researchers working to build community partnerships.
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- Rachel Hirschey
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC
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- SHARE Community Advisory Board, Chapel Hill, NC
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- SHARE Community Advisory Board, Chapel Hill, NC
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC
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Weinstein ER, Herrera CM, Pla Serrano L, Martí Kring E, Harkness A. Promoting health equity in HIV prevention and treatment research: a practical guide to establishing, implementing, and sustaining community advisory boards. Ther Adv Infect Dis 2023; 10:20499361231151508. [PMID: 36755989 PMCID: PMC9900661 DOI: 10.1177/20499361231151508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Over the last 25 years, community-based participatory research (CBPR) has emerged as an innovative methodological approach to break down the barriers toward health equity in biopsychosocial research. Although there are several methods one can use to conduct CBPR research, one widely used established tool that has shown to be effective for engaging community meaningfully in research is community advisory boards (CABs). CABs are formalized collaborative bodies consisting of community and research stakeholders and have been integral in engaging underserved groups experiencing HIV-related health inequities at the early stages of the AIDS crisis. Even though evidence suggests that CABs are an effective tool for conducting high-quality, rigorous, and community-centered HIV-related research, there are minimal guidelines summarizing the steps needed for developing and maintaining a CAB. Therefore, to fill this gap in the literature, this article offers a practical guide to help researchers with minimal experience, particularly graduate students and early-stage investigators, feel more comfortable with establishing a CAB for equity-focused HIV-related research. This article synthesizes already established guidelines and frameworks for CAB development while specifically outlining unique steps related to the three main stages of CAB formation - establishment, implementation, and sustainment. Throughout this article, the authors offer tension points, generated from the literature and with consultation from a CAB working alongside the authors, that researchers and community partners may need to navigate during each of these three stages. In addition, best practices from the literature are identified for each step in the guidelines so that readers can see firsthand how research groups have carried out these steps in their own practice.
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Bowen FR, Epps F, Lowe J, Guilamo-Ramos V. Restoring trust in research among historically underrepresented communities: A call to action for antiracism research in nursing. Nurs Outlook 2022; 70:700-709. [PMID: 36229259 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health disparities and inequities among historically underrepresented populations represent a public health crisis. PURPOSE This manuscript describes how use of an antiracism framework, an evidence-based approach to addressing systemic barriers, can assist with restoring trust in historically underrepresented communities that have experienced harm by researchers. METHODS We also discuss the necessity of inclusive research teams and provide exemplars of how antiracism research principles and inclusive research teams can be used to mitigate harm and restore trust in historically underrepresented communities. DISCUSSION Historical trauma and research misconduct have resulted in the mistrust of healthcare providers and health care systems among historically underrepresented individuals and communities. CONCLUSION Nurse scientists are positioned to appreciate historical inequities and trauma and to intervene by developing culturally relevant interventions. This work, however, will only happen if communities that have suffered harm trust nurse scientists.
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- Felesia R Bowen
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL.
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- Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA
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- The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, Austin, TX
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Hornbuckle LM, Cooke WM, Rauer A, Barroso CS. African American Couples' Experiences during an Exercise Intervention Interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Case Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074190. [PMID: 35409873 PMCID: PMC8998714 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Exercise intervention researchers often struggle to transition participants from supervised/laboratory-based exercise to independent exercise. Research to inform this critical juncture remains underdeveloped. This qualitative case study investigated the transition from laboratory-based to home-based training in a subset of middle-aged and older African American couples whose exercise intervention experience was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All four couples (N = 8) whose study participation was interrupted participated in dyadic interviews by videoconference. Two investigators independently reviewed verbatim transcripts, and then used an iterative open coding approach to identify themes from the qualitative data. Three main themes were identified: (1) resistance training program modifications, (2) partner interactions, and (3) external pandemic-related factors. Each theme included both positive and negative feedback related to participants’ experiences. Overall, virtual, home-based training appeared acceptable and feasible in this group. Further research is needed to investigate the utility of virtual training to effectively transition participants from laboratory-based to independent exercise.
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- Lyndsey M. Hornbuckle
- Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-865-974-1288
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- Department of Child & Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; (W.M.C.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Child & Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; (W.M.C.); (A.R.)
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Hornbuckle LM, Rauer A, Winters-Stone KM, Springer C, Jones CS, Toth LP. Better Together? A Pilot Study of Romantic Partner Influence on Exercise Adherence and Cardiometabolic Risk in African-American Couples. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2021; 8:1492-1504. [PMID: 33175348 PMCID: PMC7657066 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-020-00912-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND African-Americans (AAs) have higher rates of inactivity, obesity, and cardiometabolic risk compared to other races/ethnicities. Romantic partners can positively influence health habits, yet whether or not couples have to exercise together in order to adopt regular exercise remains unclear. This study examined whether exercising together influences exercise adherence and cardiometabolic risk in AA couples. METHODS Nine AA romantic couples (age 62.8 ± 7.7 years; body mass index 31.0 ± 4.4 kg/m2; 6105 ± 1689 average steps/day) completed a 12-week walking (≥ 30 min, 3 days/week) plus resistance training (RT; 2 days/week) pilot intervention. Couples were randomized to either exercise together (ET) or separately (ES). Waist and hip circumferences, iDXA-measured body composition, blood pressure, and blood biomarkers (glucose, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, and fibrinogen) were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Independent-sample t tests and generalized linear mixed models, controlling for gender, were used to analyze data. Significance was accepted at P < 0.05. RESULTS There were no significant group × time interactions for any outcome. However, ET trended toward more walking (86.5 ± 57.7 min/week) than ES (66.1 ± 31.7 min/week). There were also significant overall time effects for waist circumference (P < 0.001), body fat (P = 0.020), fat mass (P = 0.007), gynoid fat (P = 0.041), HbA1c (P = 0.020), and HDL (P = 0.047), where all variables decreased. CONCLUSIONS Trends showed exercising together may promote walking prescription adherence, although more research is needed in a larger sample. This intervention may also improve cardiometabolic risk factors in this population. These pilot data will inform the current investigators' future exercise intervention research in AA adult dyads.
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- Lyndsey M Hornbuckle
- Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA.
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- Department of Child & Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- School of Nursing and Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Research Computing Support, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of Clinical & Applied Movement Sciences, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Nwaosu U, Raymond-Williams R, Meyrick J. Are psychosocial interventions effective at increasing condom use among Black men? A systematic review. Int J STD AIDS 2021; 32:1088-1105. [PMID: 34144658 PMCID: PMC8593286 DOI: 10.1177/09564624211024785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Black men experience a disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United Kingdom (UK). STIs can seriously affect the health and well-being of affected individuals. With condoms effective at preventing STI transmission, this review aims to explore the evidence of effectiveness of psychosocial interventions at increasing condom use among Black men to inform UK-based interventions for this at-risk but unheard population. Nine databases were searched for qualifying studies. Two reviewers independently assessed the quality of studies. A narrative synthesis read across the heterogeneous studies for evidence of effectiveness. A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. This review identified scientifically weak evidence of effectiveness in multifaceted psychosocial interventions to increase condom use among Black men, particularly men who have sex with women and men who have sex with men mainly from United States settings. The multifaceted nature of interventions provides obscure evidence on successful elements of interventions with positive effects. Despite the disproportionate STI burden among this group, no UK-based studies were identified. Future research should aim to better understand condom use behavioural experiences and motivators of condom use among UK Black men to inform ethnically culturally relevant and tailored interventions.
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- Uzochi Nwaosu
- Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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Hornbuckle LM, Barroso CS, Rauer A, Jones CS, Winters-Stone KM. "It was just for us": qualitative evaluation of an exercise intervention for African-American couples. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:838. [PMID: 33933048 PMCID: PMC8087875 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10659-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Promoting long-term exercise adherence should be a key focus for health and fitness professionals working to reduce obesity and cardiometabolic health disparities, and all-cause mortality in inactive African-American (AA) adults. Data have suggested that romantic partners can improve long-term exercise adherence and that this dyadic approach should be examined in exercise interventions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative evaluation of a pilot exercise intervention conducted in older AA couples. Methods Two semi-structured focus groups were utilized to compare participants’ perceptions of and experiences during the pilot intervention across two randomly assigned treatment conditions (exercising together with partner [ET; n = 8] versus exercising separately [ES: n = 6]). Participants (mean age: 64.7 ± 6.8 years) of a previous 12-week pilot exercise intervention (walking ≥3 days/week, 30 min/day plus supervised resistance training 2 days/week) were interviewed. Verbatim transcripts were coded using an open coding approach. Results Three key themes (intervention value/benefits, intervention difficulties, and suggested improvements) emerged. Although all couples identified health and relationship benefits of the intervention, some differences surfaced within themes across the two intervention groups. Conclusions Overall, these qualitative data suggest that couples had a positive experience while participating in the pilot study. In addition, key learning points to improve the intervention were identified including a more gradual transition to independent exercise, more flexibility training, and the incorporation of tangential education. These data will help investigators continue to develop the intervention, which is ultimately designed to promote long-term exercise adherence to reduce cardiometabolic health disparities in the AA community.
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- Lyndsey M Hornbuckle
- Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, 322 HPER Building, 1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, USA.
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- Department of Public Health, University of Tennessee, 390 HPER Building, 1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, USA
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- Department of Child & Family Studies, University of Tennessee, 115 Jesse Harris Building, 1215 W. Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, 322 HPER Building, 1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, USA
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- School of Nursing and Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, 3455 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR, 97239, USA
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