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ABSTRACT: Background
The study objectives were to determine (a) the effects of group-mediated cognitive-behavioral interventions on change in performance self-efficacy, satisfaction with function, and with appearance among older, overweight/obese adults in poor cardiovascular health and (b) whether self-efficacy mediated change in 400-m walk time.Methods
This translational, randomized controlled trial of physical activity and weight loss was conducted within community Cooperative Extension Centers. Participants were randomized to three intervention arms: Physical Activity, Weight Loss + Physical Activity, or a Successful Aging education control.Results
Across 18 months, the Weight Loss + Physical Activity intervention demonstrated greater improvements in self-efficacy, satisfaction with function, and appearance versus other trial arms. Physical Activity intervention participants also experienced significant improvements in self-efficacy and satisfaction with function versus those in Successful Aging. Self-efficacy mediated 400-m walk time at 18 months.Conclusions
Both group-mediated cognitive-behavioral interventions yielded desirable improvements in social cognitions and preserved mobility improvements post-intervention.
SUBMITTER: Brawley L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3593110 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Brawley Lawrence L Rejeski W Jack WJ Gaukstern Jill E JE Ambrosius Walter T WT
Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine 20121201 3
<h4>Background</h4>The study objectives were to determine (a) the effects of group-mediated cognitive-behavioral interventions on change in performance self-efficacy, satisfaction with function, and with appearance among older, overweight/obese adults in poor cardiovascular health and (b) whether self-efficacy mediated change in 400-m walk time.<h4>Methods</h4>This translational, randomized controlled trial of physical activity and weight loss was conducted within community Cooperative Extension ...[more]