Latinas Integrating Fitness and Therapy

Summary

Investigators are studying how combining a stepped-care mental health counseling program with an evidence-based exercise program can help Latina cancer survivors feel better mentally and physically. The goal is to improve stress, emotions, and physical activity during and after cancer treatment. In addition, investigators will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention among Latina cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

This study will be 10 weeks and offered online via Zoom. Participants can choose for their exercise and counseling sessions and materials to be in English or Spanish. If participants join they will: (1) Complete surveys at the beginning, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 10 weeks. These may consist of questions asking about levels of anxiety and depression, physical activity, and quality of life. (2) At week 1 and week 10, be asked to complete assessments of physical ability, which include muscular endurance and balance. (3) Participate in an 8-week evidence-based exercise program, which includes: one-hour exercise session 1 time per week and three, 30-minute discussion sessions to help them stay active after the study ends. (4) Receive one orientation meeting the counselor and up to seven one-hour individual counseling sessions with a counselor who will be supervised by a licensed therapist. The number of counseling sessions received will depend on their feelings or symptoms of anxiety or depression. If these symptoms are mild, they will receive fewer sessions. Counseling session will last approximately 1-hour and be online. (5) Counseling, exercise, and discussion sessions will be recorded for training purposes, but will keep identities private. (6) The total time commitment will be between 1-3 hours per week, for 8-weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Interventions