An Assessment of the Move Your Way Program Among Hispanic Adults in Las Vegas, Nevada

Abstract

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is important because of its associated health benefits. However, many Americans remain inactive. The federal government first adopted PA guidelines in 2008 and revised them in 2018. The 2018 guidelines recognize that PA bouts of less than 10 minutes are beneficial. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion created the Move Your Way® (MYW) campaign to provide PA resources for communities and healthcare providers. This study aims to describe the reach of the MYW campaign, and assess whether having seen, heard, or read (SHR) about MYW, or having seen the MYW logo, was associated with PA knowledge and self-efficacy, and PA behavior among Hispanics residing in the Las Vegas area. Methods: Hispanics, aged 18–74, were surveyed at community events (n = 481) or via an online survey (n = 123). Respondents were asked if they had SHR of MYW, were aware of 2018 PA recommendations and reported their personal PA behavior, PA knowledge, PA intentions, and demographics. Results: Respondents (71% female) completed a 38-42-item survey. Approximately (12.4%) had SHR of the MYW campaign and 16.1% had seen the MYW logo. Only 3.4% and 15% correctly identified, “150 minutes per week” and “75 minutes per week” as the 2018 guidelines for moderate physical activity (MPA) and vigorous physical activity (VPA), respectively. Those who had SHR of the MYW campaign were more likely to correctly identify 150 minutes per week as the MPA guideline and had greater confidence in overcoming selected PA barriers. Those who had seen the MYW logo were more apt to meet strength guidelines. Conclusions: Knowledge of the MYW program positively associates with some PA behaviors and PA correlates.