University of Tennessee
The aim of this project is to help increase physical activity maintenance in cancer survivors.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate novel interventions designed to assist women cancer survivors, who identify as African American or Black, in overcoming exercise barriers, developing a physically active mindset, and establishing exercise habits needed to exercise long term. These novel interventions are 1. Text Messaging (SMS), 2. Peer Coaching, 3. Combination of Peer Coaching and SMS, 4. Usual Care
Inclusion Criteria: * woman age of 19 or older * identifies as African American or Black * have a history of cancer * have completed post-primary treatment for cancer (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation) * agree to allow research team to confirm cancer diagnosis with your physician * If received surgery, must be at least 8 weeks post-surgery * willing to have regular physician provide medical clearance for study participation * willing to provide home address if qualified for the study * willing and able to use videoconference platform such as Zoom for study activities (must be both willing and ab…
The Short Message System (SMS) intervention focuses on personalized, adaptive SMS messages that help the participant maintain physical activity behaviors.
The peer coach will deliver an intervention that will help participants maintain physical activity.
Participants will be given written materials providing advice on maintaining their physical activity.
The Short Message System (SMS) intervention focuses on personalized, adaptive SMS messages that help the participant maintain physical activity behaviors. The peer coach will deliver an intervention that will help participants maintain physical activity.
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