A Multi-level Mother-daughter Physical Activity Intervention for Pre- Adolescent Latinas

The Conmigo Physical Activity intervention involves the delivery of ten weekly sessions led by YMCA Facilitators supported by Drs. Arredondo and Ayala, Project Manager and student research assistants. Mothers and daughters (8-11 years old) will be invited to participate in ten in-person 2-hour sessions on topics such as PA parenting, communication, goal setting, etc. Mothers and daughters participate together in most activities, with small group breakouts where just mothers or just daughters have separate activities during some sessions. Each session includes didactic teaching, skill building (e.g. role plays), interactive discussions, 30 minutes of group PA, and goal-setting/review of previous goals. Overall, the activities are designed to promote increased physical activity and mediators to PA (family communication, parenting strategies, etc.). Each cohort will include 12-15 mother-daughter dyads.

The Healthy Eating intervention involves the delivery of 10 sessions by YMCA facilitators supported by Drs. Arredondo and Ayala, the Project Manager, and student research assistants. Mothers and daughters (8-11 years old) will be invited to participate in 10 2-hour in-person sessions that include both large and small group activities. Overall, the activities are designed to promote engagement in dietary behavioral strategies and parenting strategies across contexts and settings to promote fruit, vegetable and fiber consumption. Large and small groups activities include goal setting, implementation planning, homework activities, and focused discussion on mediators (e.g., family communication, parenting strategies) and moderators (e.g. acculturation). Each cohort will include 12-15 mother-daughter dyads.