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Working With Veterans Organizations to Improve Blood Pressure
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Peer Led and Seminar for Hypertension. Completed, enrolled 404 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The primary purpose of this project is to establish the efficacy of a novel peer support intervention to reduce hypertension among members of veteran service organizations (VSOs). Specifically, we plan to demonstrate that veterans participating in a peer support intervention, as opposed to a purely didactic educational program, will have better blood pressure (BP) control, increased engagement in blood pressure lowering activities (such as exercise), and a more active stance as patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Post provided with blood pressure cuffs, pedometers and scale. Two post members trained as peer leaders who encourage post members to take positive steps to improve BP. Peer leader training involves 20 hours of training over 12 months, telephone/email access to clinical experts and educational materials to share with post members.
Post provided with blood pressure cuffs, pedometers and scale. Post members, including study participants invited to didactic sessions on cardiovascular health.