Change in body mass index
Participants height will be measured at baseline along with weight. Research staff will then use this information to calculate body mass index.
Change in body mass index
Participants height will be measured at baseline along with weight. Research staff will then use this information to calculate body mass index.
Change in Hemoglobin A1C levels
A rapid A1C self-administered test will be conducted at every study visit using an A1CNow Self Check. This at-home test delivers results in five minutes.
Change in Hemoglobin A1C levels
A rapid A1C self-administered test will be conducted at every study visit using an A1CNow Self Check. This at-home test delivers results in five minutes.
Change in Dietary behaviors - Hispanic Dietary Assessment
The 24-item measure has two portions that assess how often the individual eats a variety of foods and how many daily portions of fruits and vegetables are consumed. For the variety of food questions, a total fat score is calculate with a range of 0 to 34, with the lower number being healthier. For the fruit and vegetable consumption, a total consumption number is divided by seven to get an average daily rate.
Change in Dietary behaviors - Hispanic Dietary Assessment
The 24-item measure has two portions that assess how often the individual eats a variety of foods and how many daily portions of fruits and vegetables are consumed. For the variety of food questions, a total fat score is calculated with a range of 0 to 34, with the lower number being healthier. For the fruit and vegetable consumption, a total consumption number is divided by seven to get an average daily rate.
Change in Diabetes Knowledge Assessment
A 20-item measure will assess knowledge gained due to the intervention. The questions are answered using true or false indicators.
Change in Diabetes Knowledge Assessment
A 20-item measure will assess knowledge gained due to the intervention. The questions are answered using true or false indicators.
Change in Eating Patterns
This 10-item subscale is part of the Weight Control Assessment scale aim to measure food patterns as eating too much or in between meals. A Likert-scale from 'almost always' to 'never' is provided for each question.
Change in Eating Patterns
This 10-item subscale is part of the Weight Control Assessment scale aim to measure food patterns as eating too much or in between meals. A Likert-scale from 'almost always' to 'never' is provided for each question.
Change in Subjectively Measured Physical Activity - International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)
This 27 item assess physical activity and inactivity as reported by the participant over a variety of domains including at home, for work, leisure, and job-related. The time spent is used to then calculate MET minutes. MET minutes are the amount of energy expended during a minute while at rest.
Change in Subjectively Measured Physical Activity - International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)
This 27 item assess physical activity and inactivity as reported by the participant over a variety of domains including at home, for work, leisure, and job-related. The time spent is used to then calculate MET minutes. MET minutes are the amount of energy expended during a minute while at rest.
Change in Objectively Measured Physical Activity using Fitbits
Fitbits are provided to all participants and daily steps are gathered throughout the study. These steps will assess total objectively measured physical activity.
Change in Objectively Measured Physical Activity using Fitbits
Fitbits are provided to all participants and daily steps are gathered throughout the study. These steps will assess total objectively measured physical activity.
Change in Self Efficacy - Weight Efficacy Lifestyle and Physical Activity
This 13-item measure assesses the individual's confidence level on a scale of 0-10, with 10 being 'completely confident' on a variety of health behaviors.
Change in Self Efficacy - Weight Efficacy Lifestyle and Physical Activity
This 13-item measure assesses the individual's confidence level on a scale of 0-10, with 10 being 'completely confident' on a variety of health behaviors.
Stages of Change
This 2-item measure assesses an individual's current stage they see themselves in regard to healthy eating and physical activity. The responses range from 5- "Yes I have been for more than 6 months" (Maintenance) to 1 "No, and I do not intend to in the next 6 months"(Precontemplation).
Stages of Change
This 2-item measure assesses an individual's current stage they see themselves in regard to healthy eating and physical activity. The responses range from 5- "Yes I have been for more than 6 months" (Maintenance) to 1 "No, and I do not intend to in the next 6 months"(Precontemplation).
Change in Perceived Stress Scale
This 4-item measure assesses perceived stress from the past week. Responses range from 0- Never to 4- Very Often. Total scores range from 0-16 with higher scores indicating greater stress.
Change in Perceived Stress Scale
This 4-item measure assesses perceived stress from the past week. Responses range from 0- Never to 4- Very Often. Total scores range from 0-16 with higher scores indicating greater stress.
Change in Interpersonal Support Scale
This scale assesses support in the appraisal, belonging, and tangible support domains. Response scales range from 1- Definitely False to 4 - Definitely True. A total score and subscale scores are calculated with a lower number indicating less support.
Change in Interpersonal Support Scale
This scale assesses support in the appraisal, belonging, and tangible support domains. Response scales range from 1- Definitely False to 4 - Definitely True. A total score and subscale scores are calculated with a lower number indicating less support.
Change in Self-Reported Health
A 2-item measure assesses self-rated health (1-excellent to 5-poor) and future intentions for health behaviors.
Change in Self Reported Health
A 2-item measure assesses self-rated health (1-excellent to 5-poor) and future intentions for health behaviors.
Change in Diabetes Diagnosis
A single item will assess if an individual receives a medical diabetes diagnosis during the study.
Change in Diabetes Diagnosis
A single item will assess if an individual receives a medical diabetes diagnosis during the study.
Program Evaluation - Program Satisfaction
This 17-item measure will assess participant's satisfaction with the STEPS program.