Conmigo is a 12-week mother-daughter health and physical activity intervention for preadolescent Latinas (girls aged 8-11) and their moms. Dyads engage in weekly sessions that include culturally tailored didactic presentations, discussions, and interactive activities exploring topics of PA, nutrition, family communication, parenting, social media, and others. Each session includes 30 minutes of group exercise (strength training and cardiovascular exercises) and includes “homework” to complete PA challenges and meet SMART goals.

An R21 study (R21HD100776) from 2020-2022 tested the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of the intervention as delivered online via Zoom.  

We are currently pilot-testing the feasibility and outcomes of the intervention delivered in person in partnership with schools and the YMCA.

Associated Funding:

  • NIMHD R21HD100776 (2020-2022)
  • SDSU Seed Funding for COVID-19 interviews
  • Chula Vista Community Foundation (2023-2024)
  • NCI 1R01CA292783 (2024-2029)
Publications
  • Arredondo, E.M., Schneider, J., Torres-Ruiz, M., Telles, V., Thralls-Butte, K., West, M., Maldonado, M., Gallagher, K., Roesch, S., Ayala, G.X, & Baranowski, T. 2023. Rationale and design of a pilot randomized controlled trial to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in preadolescent Latina girls and their mothers. Contemporary Clinical Trials
Presentations
  • Torres-Ruiz M, Arredondo EM (2022). Social Determinants of Mental Health Outcomes. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists, Graduate Symposium. Anaheim, CA.  
  • Torres-Ruiz M, Arredondo EM (2022). Assessing COVID-19 Trauma, Anxiety, and Moderators of Depression in Pre- Adolescent Girls and Mothers from San Diego County, CA. Society of Behavioral Medicine.
  • Osorio L, Schneider J, Arredondo E (2022). What factors affect program attendance among Latina mothers and preadolescent daughters? San Diego State University Student Research Symposium. San Diego, CA.
  • Aso M, Schneider J, Arredondo E (2022). Comparing the role of mothers’ and fathers’ parenting practices on Latina daughters’ physical activity. San Diego State University Student Research Symposium. San Diego, CA.
  • Muniz S, Schneider J, Arredondo E (2023). Attendance between online & in person.  San Diego State University Student Symposium. San Diego, CA.
  • Formagini, T., Behar, A., Schneider, J., Torres, M., Telles, V. M., Marquez, B., Roesch, S., Ayala, G. X., Baranowski, T., Arredondo, E. Father Support and Daughter Physical Activity: Insights from a Study of Latina Pre-Teens. Poster accepted to 2024 Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA; March 13–16, 2024.
  • Cisneroz, A., Schneider, J., De La Cruz Del Rosario, L., Carbajal, M., Quintana, M., & Arredondo, E. (2024, March 1). The association between acculturation, screen media use, and body appreciation among preadolescent Latinas: A mixed methods study. Poster presentation at SDSU Student Symposium, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. 
  • Quintana, M., Schneider, J., & Arredondo, E.M. (2024, March 1).  The Role of Mothers in Preadolescent Latinas Healthy Eating Behaviors. Poster presented at SDSU Student Symposium, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
  • Carbajal, M. (2024, March 1). Effects of a Latina mother-daughter physical activity program on mother-daughter relationships program impact on mother-daughter relationship. Poster presented at SDSU Student Symposium, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
  • Schneider, J.,Torres, M.; Telles, V., Lafuente, O., Butte, K., Formagini, T, Ayala, G.X., Roesch, S., Baranowski, T., & Arredondo, E. (2024). Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Impact of an Online Latina Mother-Daughter PA intervention. Poster accepted to 2024 Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA; March 13–16, 2024.
  • Torres-Ruiz, M., Lopez I., Arredondo, E. (2024).. unveiling the strengths and strains: A family Stress Theory Exploration of COVID-19 stressors among Latina mothers. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA: March 13-16.
  • Cisneroz, A. Schneider, J., Arredondo, E. (April, 2024). Associations Between Acculturation,  Screen Media Use, Body Appreciation, and Eating Disturbances Among Preadolescent Latinas: A Mixed-methods Study. Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association Conference.
Thesis & Capstone Projects
  • White, Dominique. Virtual mother-daughter intervention needs assessment: Interviews with school staff. Capstone project for SDSU MPH program (Health Promotion & Behavioral Science). April 2021.
  • Shalabi, Sophia. Adaptation of Conmigo intervention to be conducted virtually. Capstone project for SDSU online MPH program. January 2021.
  • West, Michelle. Process evaluation of Conmigo program using REAIM. Capstone project for SDSU MPH program. April 2022.
  • Maldonado, Miriam. Feasibility and Acceptability of online mother-daughter physical activity intervention for Latina preadolescents. Capstone project for SDSU MPH program. April 2022.
  • Lara, Jackie. Program plan for train-the-trainer curriculum to implement Conmigo with the YMCA. Capstone project for SDSU online MPH program. 2022.
  • Jara, Valeria. Evaluation of Conmigo’s capacity for implementation and sustainability: interviews with YMCA stakeholders. Capstone project for SDSU online MPH program (Health Management and Policy). April 2023.
  • Escobedo, Leslie. Program Evaluation: Assessing the Mental Health Outcomes of preadolescent Latinas participating in a mother-daughter physical activity program. Capstone project for SDSU MPH program (Health Promotion & Behavioral Science). April 2023.
  • Velasco, Katherine. U.S. Latina/Hispanic mothers’ health beliefs related to COVID-19 vaccination for their daughters. Manuscript for SDSU MPH program. April 2023