Who Can Participate?

Females

18 years of age or older

English or Spanish speaker

Resident of Jim Wells County, TX

Cleared for physical activity

Why Join?

Your participation can help us better understand how to support healthy eating, active living, and heart health for women in rural South Texas!

Participation in this research study involves participating in the assigned program group class sessions (2x per week for 12 weeks) and attending five in-person health assessment study visits along with additional take-home activities at study start and again at weeks 6, 12, 24, and 48.

Data collection activities include:

  • Complete online survey
  • In-person health assessment
  • Wearing an activity tracker for a week
  • Dietary recalls by phone

If you are eligible, you can receive up to $425 for completing study activities. To learn more, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at the link below.

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Group Class 2x/week

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Community Health Worker Led

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Physical Activity Sessions

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Nutrition Education & Skills

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Goal Setting & Support