Managing Multiple Risk Factors.
Abstract
Current research provides evidence that a higher prevalence of obesity, a more centralized fat pattern and a clustering of cardiovascular risk factors (i.e., overweight/obesity, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, neurohumoral activation and anger/hostility) contribute to the racial differences in cardiovascular risk and events among women. High levels of socioeconomic stress, higher dietary fat intake and sedentary lifestyle are more prevalent among black than white women. The proposed study will address the issue of whether the cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease among black women can be better controlled through the use of a stress reduction intervention that reduces the sympathetic nervous system arousal that is related to elevations in risk factors. This is a randomized, single-blind, controlled study of the efficacy of meditation combined with anger management versus a health education program for reducing cardiovascular risk factors in 100 black civilian women and 100 military women. All participants will have high normal (130/80) or mild hypertension and at least two additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (e.g. obesity, smoking, drinking, heredity, dyslipidemia). Post-treatment follow-up exams will be conducted at 1 month and 6 months to assess the short and long-term impact of the intervention on cardiovascular risk factor cluster, health factors, psychosocial/quality of life factors, interpersonal and family stress, job stress and job performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA366324
Entities
People
- Charlie M. Lollis
Organizations
- Morehouse School of Medicine