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Project Health Education Awareness Research Team (HEART)

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Description

Participants included individuals with at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor residing in El Paso, Texas. Project HEART participants attended 8 weekly heath education classes over two months using the Su Corazón, Su Vida curriculum. Classes were led by trained promotores and lasted approximately 2 hours. Following classes, participants received 3 phone calls and participated in a small group session to discuss changes made as a result of the sessions, and discussed further changes.

Goal / Mission

The objective of Project HEART (Health Education Awareness Research Team) was to promote behavior changes to decrease cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in a high-risk Hispanic border population.

Results / Accomplishments

Compared to a control group that only received educational materials, program participants had a significant improvement in self reported behaviors including weight control (P=0.01), salt intake (P <0.001), and cholesterol and fat intake (p=0.01). Participants also showed more confidence in controlling CVD risk factors (P=0.01).

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
University of Texas El Paso and academic and community partners
Primary Contact
Héctor G. Balcázar
University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center
School of Public Health
El Paso Regional Campus
1100 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79902
915-747-8507
hector.g.balcazar@uth.tmc.edu
http://www.uthouston.edu/index/index.htm
Topics
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Health / Physical Activity
Health
Organization(s)
University of Texas El Paso and academic and community partners
Source
Preventing Chronic Disease
Date of publication
Mar 2010
Date of implementation
2005
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
El Paso, TX
For more details
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/mar/09_0106.htm
Target Audience
Adults, Women, Men, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Additional Audience
Hispanic Individuals

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