Table 2 Culturally-safe characteristics of physical activity promotion strategies

Content

• Bilingual or choice of preferred language

• Ethno-culturally appropriate linguistic expressions

• Ethno-culturally appropriate examples of physical activity (options, pictures)

• Discussion of solutions to overcome barriers

• List of community resources where physical activity occurs

Format

• Educational sessions

• Both didactic and interactive components

• Visual aids such as videos and pictures

• Take-home educational material

Delivery

• In-person

• Group sessions

• Reinforced by follow-up to individuals via one-on-one sessions or reminder phone calls

Timing

• Multiple educational sessions

• Spaced over weeks or months

• Opportunity for make-up sessions that were missed

Personnel

• Take place in familiar community settings or organizations

• Led or co-led by lay health workers representing participant’s ethno-cultural group