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Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Perimenopausal Latinas: Pilot Study of a Multi-Component Intervention
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Education, Physical Activity, and Stress Management Program and Wait-list for Cardiovascular Risk Factor and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 49 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this study is to pilot test a 12-week behavioral intervention among perimenopausal Latinas (age 40-55 years) that integrates evidence-based education with physical activity, stress management, and coping skills training to: 1) reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and arterial stiffness; 2) improve nutrition, physical activity, and sleep behaviors; and 3) improve stress management, coping strategies, and self-efficacy. This study will recruit participants from two community groups: one group will be randomly assigned to complete the intervention; the other will be a wait-list control.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Twelve weekly classes for one hour focused on CVD risk factor education using the Su Corazón Su Vida curriculum and coping skills training followed by a 45 minute exercise class and 15 minute stress management session. Then they will return for one hour for continued support, a forty-five minute exercise class, and fifteen minute stress management session.
The wait-list control group will receive 12 weekly one hour education and coping skills training sessions followed by a 45 minute exercise class and a 15 minute stress management session.