title: Enhancing physical activity promotion in midlife women with technology-based self-monitoring and social connectivity: A pilot study.
abstract: This pilot study tested a novel program to promote adoption and maintenance of aerobic activity in midlife women. Lifestyle modification group sessions were held weekly for 3 months, followed by two booster sessions during the 3-month maintenance phase. During all 6 months of the program, participants used a physical activity sensor to automate self-monitoring and a web platform to facilitate social connectivity. Aerobic exercise increased from 63 to 132 minute/week from baseline to 3 months (p < .01), and activity was maintained at 6 months (135 minute/week). Technology enhancements have strong potential to promote maintenance of behavior change.
authors.affiliation: Drexel University, USA mlb34@drexel.edu.
authors.forename: Meghan L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Butryn
authors.affiliation: Drexel University, USA.
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Arigo
authors.affiliation: Drexel University, USA.
authors.forename: Greer A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Raggio
authors.affiliation: Drexel University, USA.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Colasanti
authors.affiliation: Drexel University, USA.
authors.forename: Evan M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Forman
mesh_terms: D056044:Actigraphy / Q000295:instrumentation; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008019:Life Style; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Internet; exercise; intervention; lifestyle; social support