2.7. Protocol
EVENTS, RECRUITMENT
Community-based strategies (i.e., email listservs, social media advertisements, in-person recruitment at community events) were used to recruit study participants. Interested individuals contacted the research team and were assessed for eligibility via a telephone interview or by completing an online eligibility screening survey. Eligible individuals were invited to attend an in-person orientation session to obtain more information about the study. At the orientation session, a trained member research team (i.e., either the study coordinator or research assistant) provided an in-depth description of all study activities, including information about the topical areas of both study arms, expectations associated with participation, study assessment procedures, and incentives for participation. At the conclusion of the orientation, written informed consent was obtained from women interested in enrolling in the study. Next, participants were given an ActiGraph GTX9 Link accelerometer to wear for 7 days. After this 7-day wear period, participants returned the accelerometer and completed an in-person study assessment where anthropometric, survey, and physiological data were collected. Participants were then randomized by the study statistician in a 1:1 allocation ratio. to receive either the 