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Healthy lifestyle interventions can improve the physical health of people with serious mental illness (SMI; e.g., schizophrenia). Yet, people with SMI report challenges participating in these interventions, thus limiting their potential benefits. This study examined attendance of participants (N = 155), largely comprised of racial and ethnic minorities, in a peer-led healthy lifestyle intervention living in supportive housing. A logistic regression model was used to identify correlates associated with attendance. Results indicated that females, those with at least a high school education, and a diagnosis of schizophrenia were more likely to attend. In contrast, the odds of attending at least one session were significantly lower for those who reported any drug use and for those who rated their health as good or excellent. Our findings indicate certain subgroups of people with SMI could benefit from tailored motivational strategies and supports to improve their participation in healthy lifestyle interventions. clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02175641).
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This work was supported in part by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (Grant Nos. R01MH104574 and T32 MH019960). Authors thank the study participants and community partners for their engagement in this study.
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Tuda, D., Stefancic, A., Hawes, M. et al. Correlates of Attendance in a Peer-Led Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for People with Serious Mental Illness Living in Supportive Housing. Community Ment Health J 58, 761–769 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-021-00881-y
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