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Published on in Vol 15 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/80534, first published .
Evaluating the Acceptability of Using Virtual Reality to Promote Physical Activity Among Latino, Latina, and Latine Adults With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Obesity in Underresourced Settings: Protocol for a Qualitative Focus Group Study

Evaluating the Acceptability of Using Virtual Reality to Promote Physical Activity Among Latino, Latina, and Latine Adults With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Obesity in Underresourced Settings: Protocol for a Qualitative Focus Group Study

Evaluating the Acceptability of Using Virtual Reality to Promote Physical Activity Among Latino, Latina, and Latine Adults With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Obesity in Underresourced Settings: Protocol for a Qualitative Focus Group Study

Authors of this article:

Desiree R Acosta1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Leslie Aguilar-Hernandez2 Author Orcid Image ;   Gael Perez2 Author Orcid Image ;   Iris Y Guzman-Ruiz2 Author Orcid Image ;   Josyel M Castellon2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jailene Cruz2 Author Orcid Image ;   Liana Gutierrez2 Author Orcid Image ;   Paulina Monteon-Garcia2 Author Orcid Image ;   Vanessa N Torres2 Author Orcid Image ;   O Kenrik Duru3 Author Orcid Image ;   Yelba Castellon-Lopez2 Author Orcid Image
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Desiree R Acosta   1, 2 , MPH ;   Leslie Aguilar-Hernandez   2 , BS ;   Gael Perez   2 , BS ;   Iris Y Guzman-Ruiz   2 , MPH, PhD ;   Josyel M Castellon   2 , MPH ;   Jailene Cruz   2 , BS ;   Liana Gutierrez   2 , BS ;   Paulina Monteon-Garcia   2 , MPH ;   Vanessa N Torres   2 , MPH, PhD ;   O Kenrik Duru   3 , MS, MD ;   Yelba Castellon-Lopez   2 , MS, MD

1 Program in Medical Education-Leadership and Advocacy (PRIME-LA), David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States

2 Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States

3 General Internal Medicine-Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Corresponding Author:

  • Yelba Castellon-Lopez, MS, MD
  • Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • 8700 Beverly Blvd
  • Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • United States
  • Phone: 1 4243150026
  • Email: yelba.castellon-lopez@cshs.org