Pembroke

Researchers are evaluating whether a culturally-adapted intervention can improve cardiovascular health in American Indian women. This study focuses on American Indian women aged 18 to 55 who have risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It aims to determine if the intervention is feasible, acceptable, and helpful in improving measures like blood pressure and heart rate variability compared to a control group that does not receive the intervention. The study involves an 8-week culturally-adapted cardiovascular health promotion program delivered to the intervention group. Participants will be randomly assigned to either this intervention group or a control group that receives no intervention during the study. The trial lasts for 3 months, with data collected at baseline, week 8, and month 3 to assess various health outcomes. During the study, participants attend three data collection visits over three months. Intervention group members also attend eight weekly classes. Researchers will measure changes in cardiovascular health markers such as blood pressure, inflammatory markers, metabolic function, as well as secondary outcomes like stress, psychological well-being, diet, exercise, and self-regulation. The study includes safety monitoring and aims to understand the interventions impact over the 3-month period.