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ArticleBMC public health2024

A qualitative exploration of the health needs and goals of urban women to inform the tailoring and adaptation of Strong Hearts Healthy Communities: a community-based cardiovascular disease prevention intervention.

Phrashiah Githinji, Alexandra L MacMillan Uribe, Rebecca A Seguin-Fowler, Priscilla Ayine, Anita On, Deyaun L Villarreal, Andrew McNeely, Jacob Szeszulski, Chad D Rethorst

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Article in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Phrashiah GithinjiInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA. phrashiah.githinji@ag.tamu.edu.
Alexandra L MacMillan UribeInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Rebecca A Seguin-FowlerInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Priscilla AyineInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Anita OnInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Deyaun L VillarrealInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Andrew McNeelyInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Jacob SzeszulskiInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Chad D RethorstInstitute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Dallas, TX, USA.
Center for Advancing Health · USTexas A&M University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn the United States, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death and disability in women. CVD-modifiable risk factors, including poor diet quality and inadequate physical activity, can be addressed through evidence-based interventions (EBIs). Strong Hearts Healthy Communities (SHHC) is an EBI that has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing CVD risk and improving health outcomes among rural white women. The aims of this study were to understand the general health, diet, and physical activity-related needs and goals of women living in an urban community, to inform the tailoring and adaptation of the SHHC EBI to an urban setting and more diverse population.

methodsFocus groups (FGs) were conducted with African American/Black and Hispanic/Latinx women in the Dallas metropolitan area who had a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m

resultsFour FGs with a total of 18 participants (79% Black and 21% Latinx) were conducted, and three themes were developed: (1) participants had adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards healthy living but faced many barriers to practicing healthy behaviors; (2) culturally-based beliefs and community practices exerted a strong influence on behaviors related to food and stress, revealing barriers to healthy eating and generational differences in stress and stress management; (3) participants desired a more individualized approach to nutrition and physical activity interventions that included familiar and enjoyable activities and social support centered around shared health goals.

conclusionsThe SHHC intervention and similar health programs for Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx women in urban settings should emphasize individualized nutrition and practical skills for healthy eating with accessible, familiar, and enjoyable exercises. Additionally, stress management strategies should be culturally and generationally sensitive and social support, whether through family, friends, or other program participants, should be based on shared health goals.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesDietFemaleGoalsHealth BehaviorHealth StatusHumansCardiovascular diseaseHealth behaviorHealth promotionIntervention adaptationMinority healthNutritionPhysical activityStressUrbanWomen

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PMID38273284
PMCPMC10811835
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