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.

Author Details

Telisa A. Spikes, RN, NEA-BC; Erin Ferranti, RN; Carolyn Reilly, RN; Sandra B. Dunbar, RN, DSN, FAAN; Melinda Higgins

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

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.