TY - JOUR
T1 - Effects of a short-term health promotion intervention for a predominantly African-American group of stroke survivors
AU - Rimmer, James H.
AU - Braunschweig, Carol
AU - Silverman, Katie
AU - Riley, Barth
AU - Creviston, Todd
AU - Nicola, Terry
N1 - Funding Information:
Funding for this study was provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disability and Health Branch, (#R04CCR514155-02), and the National Institute on Aging Midwest Roybal Center for Health Maintenance (#P5O AG 15890).
PY - 2000/5
Y1 - 2000/5
N2 - Background: The study examined the effects of a 12-week health promotion intervention for a predominantly urban African-American population of stroke survivors. Design: A pre-test/post-test lag control group design was employed.Participants/Setting: Participants were 35 stroke survivors (9 male, 26 female) recruited from local area hospitals and clinics. Main Outcome Measures: Biomedical, fitness, nutritional, and psychosocial measures were employed to assess program outcomes. Results: Treatment group made significant gains over lag controls in the following areas: (1) reduced total cholesterol, (2) reduced weight, (3) increased cardiovascular fitness, (4) increased strength, (5) increased flexibility, (6) increased life satisfaction and ability to manage self-care needs, and (7) decreased social isolation. Conclusion: A short-term health promotion intervention for predominantly African-American stroke survivors was effective in improving several physiological and psychological health outcomes. Copyright (C) 2000 American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
AB - Background: The study examined the effects of a 12-week health promotion intervention for a predominantly urban African-American population of stroke survivors. Design: A pre-test/post-test lag control group design was employed.Participants/Setting: Participants were 35 stroke survivors (9 male, 26 female) recruited from local area hospitals and clinics. Main Outcome Measures: Biomedical, fitness, nutritional, and psychosocial measures were employed to assess program outcomes. Results: Treatment group made significant gains over lag controls in the following areas: (1) reduced total cholesterol, (2) reduced weight, (3) increased cardiovascular fitness, (4) increased strength, (5) increased flexibility, (6) increased life satisfaction and ability to manage self-care needs, and (7) decreased social isolation. Conclusion: A short-term health promotion intervention for predominantly African-American stroke survivors was effective in improving several physiological and psychological health outcomes. Copyright (C) 2000 American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0749-3797(00)00129-X
DO - 10.1016/S0749-3797(00)00129-X
M3 - Article
C2 - 10788737
AN - SCOPUS:0034008023
SN - 0749-3797
VL - 18
SP - 332
EP - 338
JO - American Journal of Preventive Medicine
JF - American Journal of Preventive Medicine
IS - 4
ER -
