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. 2018 May 17;15:E59. doi: 10.5888/pcd15.170294

Table 2. Incorporation of Filipino Values in Interventions and Associated Outcomes, Review of Studies on Increasing Filipino American Participation in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Programs, United States, 2004–2016a .

Characteristic Study
Ursua et al, 2014 (29) Fernandes et al, 2012 (22) Bender et al, 2016 (27) Inouye et al, 2014 (23); Leake et al, 2012 (24) Tomioka et al, 2012 (25) Tomioka et al, 2014 (26) Dirige et al, 2013 (28)
Tailoring for Filipino Americans
Spirituality X X X
Family X X X X
Upward social mobility X X X X X
Caring and social relationships X X X X X X X
Country X X X X
Arts X X X
Food X X X X X X X
Life events X X X X X
Outcomes
Clinical Improvements in BP and BMI NS NA Improvements in BMI, weight, and waist circumference NA Improvements in BMI, HbA1c, cholesterol, and BP NA
CVD knowledge + + NA NA NA NA NA
Behavior Improvements in health behaviors Improvements in diet and self-management NA NA Improvements in doctor communication and self-management Improvements in health behaviors, self-monitoring, self-rated health, and coping +
Satisfaction + + NA + + NA NA

Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c; NA, not applicable (final results still pending intervention completion); NS, not significant.

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“X” indicates that the component was included in the intervention; “+” indicates overall improvement.