Peer-Led Digital Health Lifestyle Intervention in a Low-Income Community at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (MYCardio-PEER): Mixed Methods Development and Process Evaluation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-income populations in Malaysia face significant barriers to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, including limited access to health information, preventive services, and ongoing support for behavior change. Digital health technologies present scalable opportunities for promoting heart-healthy behaviors, especially when integrated with community-based peer support.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the development and process evaluation of MYCardio-PEER (Peer-led digital health lifestyle intervention for CVD prevention in a low-income Malaysian community), designed to empower adults at risk for CVD through mobile technology and community-based peer engagement.

Methods

MYCardio-PEER was developed using the Medical Research Council Framework for D

SUBMITTER: Lim GP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12658398 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature