Trial reportThe Journal of cardiovascular nursing
Awareness of Cardiovascular Disease and Preventive Behaviors Among Overweight Immigrant Latinas.
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- Culturally responsive nutrition interventions addressing chronic conditions in Latino adults living in the United States: a scoping review.BMC nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Factors Influencing Physical Activity Participation among Midlife Immigrant Women: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- A Cardiovascular Health Intervention for Spanish Speakers: The Health Literacy and ESL Curriculum.Journal of community health · 2018Trial
- Experiences of victimization before resettlement and chronic disease among foreign-born people in the United States.Population studies · 2024Article
- Heart Disease Knowledge and Awareness in African American and Hispanic Women.Southern medical journal · 2023Article
- Barriers and facilitators to mental health promotion for Mexican immigrants in the U.S. through the Ventanillas de Salud program.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Cardiovascular Diseases in the Lebanese Population.Global heart · 2022Article
- Can Sound Public Health Policies Stem the Tide of Burgeoning Epidemic of Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians?Current cardiology reports · 2021Review
- Low Cardiovascular Disease Awareness in Chilean Women: Insights from the ESCI Project.Global heart · 2020Article
- Dentists' willingness to screen for cardiovascular disease in the dental care setting: Findings from a nationally representative survey.Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · 2019Article
- Race/Ethnic and Sex Differences in the Association of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2018Article
- Relationship Between Negative Mood and Health Behaviors in an Immigrant and Refugee Population.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2017Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesLow-income Latina women face increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to high rates of obesity, diabetes, and other comorbidities. Language barriers, lack of health insurance, and lack of access to preventive health messages may further increase their risk. The purpose of this study was to evaluate knowledge about CVD of overweight, immigrant Latinas who spoke little or no English and participated in an educational intervention.
methodsNinety participants completed a CVD knowledge questionnaire before and after 8 educational sessions based upon Su Corazón, Su Vida. The curriculum focused on understanding risk factors of CVD and prevention through heart-healthy diets, physical activity, and weight control. The questionnaire evaluated general CVD knowledge (eg, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women) and prevention measures (eg, physical activity can lower a woman's risk for getting heart disease). Data were analyzed using generalized estimating equations and correlational statistics.
resultsParticipants were middle-aged, overweight Latinas, predominantly of Mexican descent, with low education and acculturation. Baseline knowledge that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women was low. A comparison of preintervention and postintervention scores on the questionnaire showed a significant change (P < 0.001), with means of 7.9 and 9.4, respectively. Scores for individual items correctly answered significantly improved for 9 of the 11 items, including questions about portion control to lose weight, physical activity, overweight, and risk for heart disease. Most participants did not recognize that men and women may experience different symptoms of a heart attack. Knowledge was not significantly related to background characteristics, body mass index, or lifestyle behaviors.
conclusionsDespite campaigns to increase CVD awareness, many Spanish-speaking, immigrant Latinas remain unaware that heart disease is the leading cause of death. Educational interventions may significantly improve their CVD knowledge; nonetheless, continued cardiovascular health promotion efforts are needed for this population.
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