A Promotores de Salud intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in a high-risk hispanic border population, 2005-2008

摘要: Introduction The high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Hispanic population United States, together with low rates health insurance coverage, suggest a potential crisis. objective Project HEART (Health Education Awareness Research Team) was to promote behavior changes decrease CVD risk factors high-risk border population. Methods took place from 2005 through 2008 as randomized community trial community-based participatory research framework using promotores de salud (community workers). A total 328 participants at least 1 factor were selected by randomizing 10 US Census tracts El Paso, Texas, either experimental or control group. group (n = 192) assigned series 8 classes Su Corazon, Vida curriculum. After 2 months educational sessions, followed for months. 136) given basic materials baseline, and no other intervention used. Main outcomes interest included behaviors clinical measures. Results Participants showed more awareness factors, confidence these improved dietary habits (ie, lower salt cholesterol intake, better weight-control practices) compared Total 3% than participants, nonhigh-density lipoprotein low-density both 5% lower. Conclusion suggests that education is viable strategy reduction community.