Table 1.
Intervention modalities.
Social Support Modality | Time Frame | Parameters |
Mode 1: In-Person Intervention Sessions | ||
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Baseline Randomization (Individual) | Lifestyle balance and social networking |
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Initiating physical activity and healthy diet |
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Setting short-term and long-term goals |
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1 Month (Group) | Benefits and ways to be physically active |
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Social support for physical activity |
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Culturally relevant physical activities |
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2 Month (Group) | Benefits and ways to eat healthy |
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Limiting fat intake and healthy eating out |
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Healthy Filipino food alternatives |
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3 Month (Group) | Relapse prevention |
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Problem solving and staying motivated |
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Social support for healthy behaviors |
Mode 2: Virtual Social Networking Group | ||
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Ongoing Facebook chat room, baseline to 3-month (Group) | Administered and monitored by staff |
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Only intervention participants invited |
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12 weekly posted discussion topics |
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Post educational materials |
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Participants can share messages and photos |