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. 2016 Sep 8;5(3):e178. doi: 10.2196/resprot.5836

Table 1.

Intervention modalities.

Social Support Modality Time Frame Parameters
Mode 1: In-Person Intervention Sessions

Baseline Randomization (Individual) Lifestyle balance and social networking


Initiating physical activity and healthy diet


Setting short-term and long-term goals

1 Month (Group) Benefits and ways to be physically active


Social support for physical activity


Culturally relevant physical activities

2 Month (Group) Benefits and ways to eat healthy


Limiting fat intake and healthy eating out


Healthy Filipino food alternatives

3 Month (Group) Relapse prevention


Problem solving and staying motivated


Social support for healthy behaviors
Mode 2: Virtual Social Networking Group

Ongoing Facebook chat room, baseline to 3-month (Group) Administered and monitored by staff


Only intervention participants invited


12 weekly posted discussion topics


Post educational materials


Participants can share messages and photos