Table 1 Adaptations between SHHC 1.0 and SHHC-2.0
SHHC-2.0 Adaptation | Reason for Adaptation from SHHC 1.0 |
|---|---|
1. Addition of a scale | Participants enjoyed using Fitbit, so another technology component was added |
2. Reorganization of nutrition activities | Participants requested that nutrition education be moved earlier in the curricula |
3. More aerobic exercise DVDs | Participants wanted more options for lower intensity aerobic activities |
4. Replication of strength training exercises | Participants requested more consistency in strength training exercises |
5. Only two sessions per week | Monthly civic engagement meetings were incorporated into session content |
6. Fewer snacks/participant bring snack | Program leaders faced financial and logistical challenges to providing snacks |
7. Switch from an activity log to a health journal | Program leaders did not want to enter activity log data, and some participants did not find the activity logs useful |
8. Some content from the leader guide was added to the participant guide | Program leaders expressed that some of the content in the leader guide would be useful to participants |
9. Daily food plan with calorie goal added | SHHC-1.0 did not improve nutrition outcomes |
10. More frequent goal setting reminders | Program leaders requested more time for goal setting |
11. Added homework | Used to encourage participants to engage in aerobic and strength training activities outside of class |
12. New content related to social support | Used to improve interpersonal environment for cardiovascular disease prevention |