Helping low-wage workers improve their mental health and physical activity
Be Well at Work-Plus: Engaging low-wage workers in the design and implementation of a depression and physical activity intervention - Administrative Supplement
This study is testing a new program called Be Well at Work-PLUS to help low-wage workers who are dealing with depression and want to be more active, by sending them helpful text messages and connecting them to resources for things like food and housing support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11200679 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a tailored intervention for low-wage workers to address depression and promote physical activity, which are significant contributors to serious health issues like obesity and cardiovascular disease. The program, called Be Well at Work-PLUS, will adapt an existing telephone-based depression intervention by incorporating support for social determinants of health, such as food and housing insecurity. Participants will receive personalized text messages and referrals to resources that can help improve their overall well-being. The intervention will be tested in two phases, starting with a small pilot to refine the approach before a larger trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-wage workers who may be experiencing depression and physical inactivity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-wage workers or who do not experience issues related to depression or physical inactivity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental and physical health of low-wage workers, leading to better overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives targeting workplace health improvements for low-wage workers have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccurley, Jessica Lauren — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Mccurley, Jessica Lauren
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.