Joseph, Rodney P.Pekmezi, DoriDutton, Gareth R.Cherrington, AndreaKim, Young-IlAllison, Jeroan J.Durant, Nefertiti H.2022-08-232022-08-232016-03-012016-05-18J Transcult Nurs. 2016 Mar;27(2):136-46. doi: 10.1177/1043659614539176. Epub 2014 Jun 16. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1043659614539176">Link to article on publisher's site</a>1043-6596 (Linking)10.1177/104365961453917624934566https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/39934PURPOSE: This study evaluated a culturally relevant, social cognitive theory-based, Internet-enhanced physical activity (PA) pilot intervention developed for overweight/obese African American (AA) female college students. DESIGN: Using a 3-month, single group, pretest-posttest design, participants accessed a culturally relevant PA promotion website and engaged in four moderate-intensity PA sessions each week. RESULTS: Study completers (n = 25, mean age = 21.9 years) reported a decrease in sedentary screen time (p < .0001); however, no changes in moderate-to-vigorous PA were reported (p = .150). A significant increase in self-regulation for PA (p < .0001) and marginally significant increases in social support (p = .052) and outcome expectations (p = .057) for PA were observed. No changes in body mass index (p = .162), PA enjoyment (p = .151), or exercise self-efficacy (p = .086) were reported. CONCLUSIONS: Findings of this exploratory study show some preliminary support for Internet-enhanced approaches to promote PA among overweight/obese AA women. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Future studies with larger samples are needed to further explore culturally relevant Internet-enhanced PA programs in this underserved population.en-USBehavior and Behavior MechanismsCommunity Health and Preventive MedicineHealth Information TechnologyHealth Services AdministrationWomen's HealthJournal Articlehttps://escholarship.umassmed.edu/oapubs/27408614691oapubs/2740