Table 4.
Cardiac risk, psychosocial measures and cardiovascular health knowledge at baseline and 3 months post-intervention
| Baseline (n = 37) | Post-intervention (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac risk profile, median (Q1–Q3) | ||
| SBP, mmHg | 141 (126.3–165.2) | 140.5 (126.5–152.7) |
| DBP, mmHg | 85.8 (83.0–92.8) | 82.0 (77.3–90.0) |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 190 (156–216) | 188 (160–207) |
| Hemoglobin A1c, % | 5.8 (5.4–6.1) | 5.8 (5.4–6.1) |
| Waist circumference, cm | 102 (92–112) | 106 (99–115) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 32.1 (27.8–35.7) | 32.9 (28.5–37.0) |
| Outlook on life | ||
| Poor/fair | 7 (20 %) | 2 (6.1 %) |
| Good | 11 (31.4 %) | 11 (33.3 %) |
| Very good/excellent | 17 (48.6 %) | 20 (60.6 %) |
| Self-reported health status | ||
| Poor/fair | 10 (28.6 %) | 7 (20.6 %) |
| Good | 17 (48.6 %) | 18 (52.6 %) |
| Very good/excellent | 8 (22.9 %) | 9 (26.5 %) |
| Self-efficacy, mean (SD)a | ||
| Fruit/vegetable intake | 4.2 (0.9) | 4.2 (0.7) |
| Dietary fat/salt intake | 3.9 (0.9) | 4.3 (0.6) |
| Physical activity | 3.7 (0.9) | 3.8 (1.0) |
| Physical activity family support, mean days/week (SD)b | 2.2 (1.1) | 1.9 (1.1) |
| Cardiovascular health knowledge, average % correct | 48 | 58* |
SBP systolic blood pressure, DBP diastolic blood pressure
Average of items assessing self-efficacy to engage in healthy dietary and physical activity behaviors or choices. The number of items within each domain was: 8 (fruit/vegetable intake), 12 (dietary fat/salt intake), and 6 (physical activity) [36, 39]. (Scale for each item was 1 to 5: 1 = I am sure I cannot, 5 = I am sure I can)
Physical activity family support is the average of three items assessing the frequency of support provided by family members towards engagement in physical activity or sports [36]. (Scale was 1 to 5: 1 = Never, 5 = Everyday)
Significant difference between baseline and 3 months post-intervention (p < 0.05)