Table 1.

Critical Inputs and Intervention Strategies for Madres para la Salud

Critical Inputs	Intervention Strategies
(1) Emotional support provided by Promotoras to initiate and sustain walking, offer encouragement, and develop opportunities to socialize.	Verbal and emotional support to share ideas Training sessions that incorporate the cultural concepts of marianismo and machismo Support provided during walking groups Problem-solving challenges and barriers to walking identified Celebrating walking accomplishments, special holidays and birthdays
(2) Instrumental support is a set of activities that provide tangible support such as assistance in the form of time and services.	Stroller loaner program Childcare Walking shoes Partners/spouses learn how and why to encourage walking Mother’s bags with baby items, children’s soft toys, toys for older children
(3) Informational support: Information may consist of facts, advice, and reassurance.[61]	Strategies for walking with family members, children, spouses, their mothers Safe walking routes, walking equipment, body mechanics Benefits of walking for health and accomplishment of role responsibilities Time management strategies to help create opportunities for walking
(4) Appraisal support feedback consistent with the use of self-monitoring activities.	Accelerometer, pedometers, and weekly self-monitoring Weekly PA Diary includes all activities including household and occupation Promotora review of physical activity and goal attainment Goal setting and evaluation