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Implementation Science
Published in: Implementation Science 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Meeting abstract

Promotoras (community health workers) improve heart health among Latinos in rural and urban settings

Authors: Katrina Kubicek, Marisela Robles, Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Melinda Cordero-Barazaga, Michele D Kipke

Published in: Implementation Science | Special Issue 1/2015

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The project was aimed at reducing cardiovascular health disparities by implementing an evidence-based curriculum (Su Corazón Su Vida) delivered by promotoras in underserved communities. This 11-session intervention was designed to promote heart health through interactive exercises and promoting healthy lifestyle choices. …
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Title
Promotoras (community health workers) improve heart health among Latinos in rural and urban settings
Authors
Katrina Kubicek
Marisela Robles
Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati
Melinda Cordero-Barazaga
Michele D Kipke
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Implementation Science / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1748-5908
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-10-S1-A55

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