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Developing and implementing a Healthy Heart program for women in a parish setting.

A C Ruesch1, G D Gilmore

  • 1Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice
|February 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The "Hearts To God" project offers a unique cardiovascular health program for women, integrating faith and heart health education to encourage positive behavior changes. This parish-based initiative addresses a gap in women's cardiovascular disease education.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses significant health risks, particularly for women.
  • A gap exists in tailored health education programs addressing CVD prevention and management for women.
  • Parish settings offer a unique community-based platform for health promotion initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the "Hearts To God" project, a novel cardiovascular health promotion program.
  • To integrate spirituality, stewardship, and wholeness concepts into a CVD education program for women.
  • To provide a framework for behavior change in heart health through faith-based education.

Main Methods:

  • The program, designed for parish settings, includes a comprehensive manual.

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  • Incorporates heart-healthy education alongside spiritual messaging.
  • Features exercises for self-assessment, planning, and evaluation of heart health strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • The program effectively integrates spiritual and heart health education.
    • Participants found the program highly relevant to their needs.
    • The adaptable nature allows for customization to various adult populations and educational contexts.

    Conclusions:

    • The "Hearts To God" project successfully addresses a critical need for women's cardiovascular health education.
    • Integrating faith-based principles can be an effective strategy for promoting heart-healthy behaviors.
    • The program's relevance and adaptability make it a valuable resource for community health initiatives.