Stroke Counseling Intervention for Young Adult African Americans: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

African Americans have a higher incidence of early-onset stroke and poorer stroke-related outcomes than other race/ethnic groups.

Objectives

Our two-arm, randomized controlled trial was implemented to assess efficacy of the nurse-led Stroke Counseling for Risk Reduction (SCORRE) intervention in reducing stroke risk in young African American adults by improving accuracy of perceived stroke risk and lifestyle behaviors (i.e., diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation). Stroke knowledge, behavior change readiness, and perceived competence to live a healthy lifestyle were also explored as secondary outcomes.

Methods

African Americans aged 20-35 years, recruited from an urban university and surrounding community, were randomized to SCORRE or an attention pl

SUBMITTER: Aycock DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9991970 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature