Change for Life: A Health Program for Minorities
Author Information
Author(s): Ryan Andrew, Smith Chris
Primary Institution: New Hampshire Minority Health Coalition
Hypothesis
Can a health promotion program based on the stages of change model effectively reduce diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk among African descendent and Latino adults in New Hampshire?
Conclusion
The Change for Life program helped participants make progress toward healthier behaviors and increased their awareness of personal health.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported significant progress in changing their health behaviors after completing the program.
- Most participants found the program helpful and reported making progress toward their health goals.
- The program was designed to be culturally appropriate and supportive for minority communities.
Takeaway
This program teaches people how to change unhealthy habits and make better choices for their health, especially for those in minority communities.
Methodology
Participants attended six 2-hour classes and reported their stage of change at baseline, after the last class, and 3 months later.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported behavior changes and participant selection.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on self-reported data and lacked a randomized control group.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were women under 40, primarily Latino, with many being immigrants and having low household incomes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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