Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
Primary Stroke Prevention, Risk Factors for Stroke
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of the Stroke Counseling for Risk Reduction (SCORRE) intervention in increasing accuracy of perceived stroke risk and promoting lifestyle behavior change to reduce stroke risk in young adult African Americans.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSCORRE
3 components based on the Health Belief Model
BEHAVIORALAttention-Control Activity
sexual health education
Sponsors
Georgia State University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
data collectors conducting post-intervention and 8-week follow up are blinded to participant treatment groups
Intervention model description
randomized controlled two-group pre-post test design
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* self-identify as African American/Black * age 20-35 years * able to complete two study visits lasing 1 1/2- 2 hours and a brief daily diary for 8 weeks * has a cell phone or email address to receive weekly reminders and tips * has at least one modifiable risk factor for stroke identified during study visit one screening
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted health behaviors | 8 weeks | Improvements in targeted health behavior (physical activity, diet, or cigarette smoking) |
| Accuracy of perceived stroke risk | immediately post-intervention | Comparison of perceived versus actual stroke risk |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed