Use of formative research and social network theory to develop a group walking intervention: Sumter County on the Move!

Forthofer, Melinda; Burroughs-Girardi, Ericka L.; Stoisor-Olsson, Liliana; Wilcox, Sara; Sharpe, Patricia A.; Pekuri, Linda

doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2016.05.004

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“…The reviewed papers identified network processes at the meso and micro levels of analysis. Regarding the meso-level , the most relevant processes were social support [48, 49, 51, 55, 58] (Table 3, Q1 and Q2) and social pressure [48, 50, 51, 55, 58] found in 5 articles which have both positive (Table 3, Q3) and negative effects on health. For example, in terms of positive effects, a conversation in the streets with a friend from the gym might exert positive social pressure and increase the motivation to exercise [48].…”

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“…“Close to my house, there are no sidewalks. And I feel like I don’t want to get in the car and drive somewhere and get out and walk and get back in the car… I used to walk a lot, but I lived somewhere else so it made it very simple.” [50]Q12(+). “I’m looking for more, all the time… I’m getting ideas at the moment because when I go to the sports centre they’ve got loads of activities for older people like me and other illnesses, not just diabetes, they cover everything there.” [49]Q13(−).…”

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“…Barbados (USA)YYYYYYes/yesDescriptive study, semi-structured interviewsWell-described participants, provides quotes that reflect the results.Women between 25 and 35 years, BMI equal or greater 25, not pregnant.+/−Social support, homophily, social modelling, diffusion, social comparison, social pressure, natural communicationSocio-cultural, psychosocial, technological, sociodemographic, environmentalSport contacts, family, friendsKennedy et al [49]. Bulgaria, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and UKYYYYYYes/YesQualitative study, biographical interviews.Well-described aims, sampling and recruitment and provides quotes that reflect the resultsIndividuals with T2DM in deprived or marginalized circumstances+/−Social support, social pressure, homophilySocio-cultural, psychosocial, environmentalHealthcare professionals, community, family, friendsForthofer et al [50]. South Carolina (USA)YYYYYYes/YesDescriptive study, focus groupsWell-described sample and analysisPopulation older than 18 years old.+Social support, social modelling, social pressure, diffusionEnvironmental, socio-cultural, psychosocialFamily, communityTie strengthKnutsen et al [51].…”

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Social network influences and the adoption of obesity-related behaviours in adults: a critical interpretative synthesis review

2019

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Background Obesity is a key risk factor for developing a long-term condition and a leading cause of mortality globally. The limited evidence associated with interventions that currently target obesity-related behaviours demand new approaches to tackle this problem. Given the evidence that social ties are implicated in the gaining and reduction of weight, the use of social networks in interventions is potentially a novel and useful means of tackling this health issue. There is a specific gap in the literature regarding what and how social network properties and processes together with environmental and individual factors influence the adoption of positive and negative obesity-related behaviours in adults. Methods To address this gap in developing an integrated and holistic conceptual approach, a critical interpretative synthesis was undertaken following a line of argument synthesis as an analytical strategy. Results Twenty-four studies were included. The data-driven themes meso-micro network processes , contextual and individual factors , and types of ties and properties were identified individually as components and causes of different health scenarios. Nevertheless, these drivers do not act on their own. As a consequence, developing multi-agent coalitions considering cross-level influences between the data-driven themes are two mechanisms that are created to understand more in-depth how social networks and the environment influence the adoption of obesity-related behaviours. These two new constructs point to a dynamic multilevel set of influences between multiple constructs, developing scenarios where positive and negative health results are identified. Conclusions This critical interpretative synthesis offers a new means of exploring the application of social network properties and mechanisms in the ‘obesity’ field. The synthesizing argument created during the analysis process might be considered by health policy-makers, who might need to contemplate the wider open system of socially connected individuals and harness these forces to design new interventions where social networks and other contextual and individual factors operate together in a complex multilevel environment influencing obesity-related behaviours and practices. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-019-7467-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Frequently reported barriers to leisure-time PA include demands of work, school, home, children, partners, and social obligations (Pekmezi et al, 2013, Siddiqi et al, 2011); mental fatigue from physically demanding jobs (Forthofer et al, 2016); perceptions that “leisure time” does not exist for them (Airhihenbuwa et al, 1995, Yeager et al, 1993); or is an unaffordable indulgence (Kriska and Rexroad, 1998, Wilbur et al, 2002); and that adequate PA is obtained by living a “busy life” (Wilbur et al, 2002). Additional barriers include health problems (Bopp et al, 2006) that may develop or worsen when obese, sedentary individuals increase their PA.…”

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Barriers to physical activity as moderators of intervention effects

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The impact of interventions to increase physical activity (PA) may vary as a function of participants' barriers to PA. The aim of this paper is to determine whether individual barriers (demographic, physical health, psychological health, neighborhood factors, perceived barriers to PA, social support for PA) moderate treatment effects on increases in PA. Three treatment conditions tested the relative efficacy of a group-based PA intervention alone or supplemented by either personal or automated phone calls made between group meetings. From 2010 to 2012, 284 African American women (ages 40–65) living in the Chicago, IL, area were randomized to one of the three treatment conditions. Data collection occurred at baseline as well as 24 and 48 weeks after baseline. Moderation of intervention effects by barriers to PA were tested across four outcome measures (self-reported moderate-vigorous PA, self-reported walking, accelerometer steps, and aerobic fitness) using multilevel mixed-effects analyses. Significant condition by barrier interaction effects for the accelerometer steps outcome were found for material hardships, general health, depressive symptoms, neighborhood crime rate, and perceived barriers to PA. For aerobic fitness, intervention effects were moderated by material hardships and perceived pain. Increases in the outcome variables were greater for the conditions in which group sessions were supplemented with personal and/or automated calls. Among participants with greater barriers to PA, supplementing the intervention group meetings with between-session personal and/or automated phone calls may be an effective way to strengthen intervention effects. These results may inform the use of treatment supplements in the context of adaptive interventions.

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