San Diego State University · Social Science · PsychologyArredondo Lab
Elva M Arredondo · San Diego, California
Research Focus
Dr. Elva M. Arredondo's lab focuses on increasing physical activity in underserved communities, particularly among Latinas and their families. They implement and evaluate innovative health programs through partnerships with faith-based organizations, schools, and community centers. Research aims to empower families to adopt healthier lifestyles and sustain these changes over time, addressing disparities in health outcomes.
physical activityhealth promotioncommunity interventionLatina healthmother-daughter dynamicsfaith-based organizationsobesity preventionimplementation sciencechronic disease preventionevidence-based interventions
Research Aims
5AIM 01Test the effectiveness of implemented strategies on increasing physical activity in faith-based settings.
AIM 02Evaluate individual and family-level mechanisms of change in mother-daughter interventions.
AIM 03Analyze barriers and facilitators to successful implementation of health programs.
AIM 04Improve community partnerships to sustain health behavior changes.
AIM 05Investigate the long-term impacts of physical activity interventions on health outcomes.
Skills the Lab Values
community-based participatory researchquantitative research methodsqualitative interviewingbehavioral intervention designdata collection and analysisprogram evaluationusing accelerometers for physical activity measurementworking with diverse populationsdeveloping health promotion materialsconducting randomized controlled trials
Output against the department
Publications226top 28% of dept.106th of 372
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most publishedleast published
Citations5.6ktop 49% of dept.183rd of 372
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most citedleast cited
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