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

Description: This poster presents a study that evaluated the Su Corazón Su Vida program, an 11-session heart health curriculum delivered by promotores in underserved Latino communities in urban Los Angeles and rural Kern County. Using a community-based participatory approach, 25 promotores reached 750 participants, promoting physical activity, healthy eating, and lifestyle changes.

Citation: Kubicek, K., Robles, M., Baezconde-Garbanati, L., Cordero-Barazaga, M., & Kipke, M. D. (2015). Promotoras (community health workers) improve heart health among Latinos in rural and urban settings. implementation science, 10(Suppl 1), A55.

Audience
Community health workers / Patient navigators / Promotoras
Healthcare providers
Researchers
Language
English
Resource Type
Presentation materials
Priority Population
Hispanic or Latino
Rural
Urban
Topic Areas
Diabetes/Chronic disease prevention
Dissemination
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