Blood Pressure, Stress
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn about different techniques that can be used to increase self-reflection, reduce stress, manage high blood pressure in Black women.
Detailed description
The researchers want to know how Black women process stress and cope with it during the pandemic, and if managing stress related through a tailored stress reduction activity/art program affect psychological and blood pressure outcomes over the course of 2 months. It is possible that this information may help people reduce their stress and get treatment for high blood pressure sooner, which can help prevent other heart problems over time.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPaint Night
There will be 8 Sessions (4 paint nights and 4 educational sessions alternating weeks). For the painting sessions, participants will paint for 45 minutes and then participate in a combined presentation/discussion session (45 minutes). For the educational sessions, they will attend a 30-minute presentation presented by a researcher on heart health and then have the opportunity to discuss with the researcher and other members of the group (60 minutes).
Sponsors
Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* self-identify as African American or black * have a measured blood pressure (BP) of \<140/90 mmHg
Exclusion criteria
* Are experiencing cognitive impairment * Report an untreated psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, any organic brain syndromes, or substance abuse disorder that the study team believes may result in being a threat to themselves or others * Report hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder within the past 12 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in blood pressure | Baseline to 8 weeks | Participants will take their BP at least once a week (with at least 7 days separating the first and last reading each month) for eight consecutive weeks. |
| Change in psychological state | Baseline to 8 weeks | Participants will complete a survey regarding their psychological state at baseline at the conclusion of their 8-week series. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed