A Multicomponent Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Stroke Risk Factor Behaviors: The Stroke Health and Risk Education Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— This multicomponent behavioral intervention targeting stroke risk factors in predominantly Hispanics/Latinos was effective in increasing fruit and vegetable intake, reaching its primary end point. The intervention also seemed to lower sodium intake. Church-based health promotions can be successful in primary stroke prevention efforts. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01378780.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Behavioral Changes and Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research