Abstract
Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:
CVD risk factors and components of Metabolic syndrome affect AAs at higher rates when compared to Caucasians. Lifestyle, psychosocial status and adherence to treatment are factors relating to worse CVD outcomes. A culturally sensitive lifestyle intervention focusing on health behaviors was evaluated for effects on psychosocial factors and medication adherence.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Medication Adherence, Cardiovascular Disease, Lifestyle Intervention
Recommended Citation
Spikes, Telisa A.; Ferranti, Erin; Reilly, Carolyn; Dunbar, Sandra B.; and Higgins, Melinda, "The effect of a lifestyle intervention on psychosocial factors and medication adherence in African-Americans" (2024). Leadership. 133.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/leadership/2016/posters/133
Conference Name
Leadership Connection 2016
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2016
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The effect of a lifestyle intervention on psychosocial factors and medication adherence in African-Americans
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016:
CVD risk factors and components of Metabolic syndrome affect AAs at higher rates when compared to Caucasians. Lifestyle, psychosocial status and adherence to treatment are factors relating to worse CVD outcomes. A culturally sensitive lifestyle intervention focusing on health behaviors was evaluated for effects on psychosocial factors and medication adherence.