Why the study?
What are the perceptions, motivations, and barriers regarding cardiovascular disease prevention among Puerto Ricans?
Population
24 Puerto Ricans, aged 40-60 years in Boston, MA
Design
Other
Authors
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Supports culturally tailored Spanish-language CVD education for Puerto Ricans; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before practice change.
What are the perceptions, motivations, and barriers regarding cardiovascular disease prevention among Puerto Ricans?
Culturally-tailored CVD-prevention programs for Puerto Ricans should incorporate behavioral and social approaches, drawing on intrinsic motivators while addressing specific barriers like family obligations and transportation.
Mattei et al. (2016) studied this question.
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