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A Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program for American Indians with Metabolic Syndrome: The Balance Study

Abstract  

The Balance Study is a randomized controlled trial designed to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in 200 American Indian
(AI) participants with metabolic syndrome who reside in southwestern Oklahoma. Major risk factors targeted include weight,
diet, and physical activity. Participants are assigned randomly to one of two groups, a guided or a self-managed group. The
guided group attends intervention meetings that comprise education and experience with the following components: diet, exercise,
AI culture, and attention to emotional wellbeing. The self-managed group receives printed CVD prevention materials that are
generally available. The duration of the intervention is 24 months. Several outcome variables will be compared between the
two groups to assess the effectiveness of the intervention program.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Research Methods and Practice
  • Pages 1-10
  • DOI 10.1007/s10935-012-0273-0
  • Authors
    • Elisa T. Lee, Center for American Indian Health Research, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA
    • Jared B. Jobe, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
    • Jeunliang Yeh, Center for American Indian Health Research, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA
    • Tauqeer Ali, Center for American Indian Health Research, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA
    • Everett R. Rhoades, Center for American Indian Health Research, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA
    • Allen W. Knehans, Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Allied Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
    • Diane J. Willis, Center for American Indian Health Research, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA
    • Melanie R. Johnson, Center for American Indian Health Research, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA
    • Ying Zhang, Center for American Indian Health Research, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901, USA
    • Bryce Poolaw, Lawton Indian Hospital, Lawton, OK, USA
    • Billy Rogers, Native Workshops, Norman, OK, USA