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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2014 Jul;38(2):397-408.
doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2014.06.012. Epub 2014 Jun 24.

B.A.I.L.A. - a Latin dance randomized controlled trial for older Spanish-speaking Latinos: rationale, design, and methods

David X Marquez  1 , JoEllen Wilbur  2 , Susan L Hughes  3 , Michael L Berbaum  4 , Robert S Wilson  5 , David M Buchner  6 , Edward McAuley  6
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Randomized Controlled Trial

B.A.I.L.A. - a Latin dance randomized controlled trial for older Spanish-speaking Latinos: rationale, design, and methods

David X Marquez et al. Contemp Clin Trials. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Background: Physical activity (PA) has documented health benefits, but older Latinos are less likely to engage in leisure time PA than older non-Latino whites. Dance holds a promise as a culturally appropriate form of PA that challenges individuals physically and cognitively. This paper describes a randomized controlled trial that will test the efficacy of BAILAMOS, a 4-month Latin dance program followed by a 4-month maintenance program, for improving lifestyle PA and health outcomes.

Methods: Older adults (n=332), aged 55+, Latino/Hispanic, Spanish speaking, with low PA levels, and at risk for disability will be randomized to one of two programs, a dance program or health education control group. BAILAMOS is a 4-month program that meets two times per week for one 1h per session. Dance sessions focus on instruction, including four styles of dance, and couples dancing. Bi-monthly Fiestas de Baile (dance parties) are also included, in which participants dance and practice what they have learned. Monthly 1-hour discussion sessions utilize a Social Cognitive framework and focus on knowledge, social support, and self-efficacy to increase lifestyle PA. The health education control group will meet one time per week for two 2h per session.

Outcomes: Primary outcomes including PA changes and secondary outcomes including self-efficacy, physical function, cognitive function, and disability will be assessed at baseline, 4, and 8 months. It is hypothesized that PA, self-efficacy, physical function, cognitive function, and functional limitations and disability scores will be significantly better in the BAILAMOS group at 4 and 8 months compared to the control group.

Keywords: Aging; Latin dance; Latino; Older adults; Physical activity.

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Proposed flowchart of participation
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Snapshot of Intervention Design Notes: Data1 = Baseline data collection; Data2 = Four-month data collection; Data3 = Eight-month data collection; 4M = 4 months; 8M = 8 months
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