Improving mental health and physical activity for low-wage workers
Be Well at Work-Plus: Engaging low-wage workers in the design and implementation of a depression and physical activity intervention
This study is creating a special program to help low-wage workers who are dealing with depression and not getting enough exercise, making it easier for them to improve their mood and health through personalized support and encouragement.
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-10900615 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tailored intervention to address depression and physical inactivity among low-wage workers, who are at a higher risk for cardiometabolic diseases. By involving these workers in the design process, the study aims to create a more engaging and effective program. The intervention will adapt an existing telephone-delivered depression treatment and enhance it with support for social determinants of health and physical activity promotion. Participants will receive personalized support through text messages and assessments to encourage behavioral changes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-wage workers aged 21 and older who experience depression and physical inactivity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-wage workers or do not experience 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, reducing their risk of chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous workplace interventions targeting employee health have shown success, but this specific approach for low-wage workers is novel.
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.