Effects of Integrated Risk Counseling for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2010
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
We evaluated a risk counseling intervention designed to enhance understanding about risk factors for cancer and cardiovascular disease, to improve self-efficacy for diet and physical activity, and to increase intentions to eat healthier and be physically active.
METHODS:
We conducted a quasi-experimental study developed by academic investigators and community stakeholders to evaluate the effects of integrated risk counseling in a community-based sample of African American adults (n = 101). The intervention provided education about the overlap in risk factors for cancer and cardiovascular disease and included components from motivational interviewing.
RESULTS:
Changes in behavioral intentions were not statistically significant (p > .05). Participants reported significantly greater levels of self-efficacy for diet (t = 2.25, p = .03) and physical activity (t = 2.55, p = .01), and significantly increased perceived risks of developing colon cancer (chi2 = 3.86, p = .05) and having a heart attack (chi2 = 4.50, p = .03).
CONCLUSIONS:
Integrated risk counseling may have some benefits among African Americans.
Repository Citation
Halbert, C. H.,
Bellamy, S.,
Bowman, M. A.,
Briggs, V.,
Delmoor, E.,
Purnell, J.,
Rogers, R.,
Weathers, B.,
& Kumanyika, S.
(2010). Effects of Integrated Risk Counseling for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans. Journal of the National Medical Association, 102 (5), 396-402.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/comhth/375
DOI
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5977391/
Comments
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