'Listen and learn:' participant input in program planning for a low-income urban population at cardiovascular risk.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poverty increases the risk of cardiac disease, while diminishing the resources available to mitigate that risk. Available prevention programs often require resources that low-income residents of urban areas do not possess, e.g. membership fees, resources to purchase healthy foods, and safe places for physical activity. The aim of this study is to obtain participant input in order to understand the health-related goals, barriers, and strengths as part of planning a program to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Methods

In a mixed methods study, we used written surveys and focus groups as part of planning an intervention specifically designed to meet the needs of lower income individuals. Based on prior research, we used Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and its core construc

SUBMITTER: Kirzner RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7962280 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature