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The checkerboard cardiovascular curriculum: a culturally oriented program.

M B Harris1, S M Davis, V L Ford

  • 1Dept. of Educational Foundations, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131.

The Journal of School Health
|March 1, 1988
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Culturally tailored cardiovascular health education improved knowledge in rural New Mexico fifth graders. This approach may help minority children adopt healthier lifestyles.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease prevention requires early health education.
  • Rural minority children often face unique health disparities.
  • Culturally relevant curricula can improve engagement and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and pilot a cardiovascular health education curriculum for rural New Mexico fifth graders.
  • To incorporate culturally specific content relevant to Navajo, Pueblo, and Hispanic students.
  • To assess the curriculum's impact on students' knowledge of cardiovascular health.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 218 fifth-grade students in rural New Mexico.
  • Development of a curriculum with culturally tailored materials, examples, and exercises.

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  • Pre- and post-intervention knowledge assessments on cardiovascular health topics.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increases in student knowledge regarding the cardiovascular system.
    • Improved understanding of exercise, nutrition, and obesity.
    • Enhanced knowledge about tobacco use and habit change strategies.
    • Positive indications for culturally oriented health promotion in minority children.

    Conclusions:

    • A culturally adapted cardiovascular health curriculum can effectively increase knowledge in young, diverse populations.
    • Tailoring educational content to students' cultural backgrounds is a promising strategy for promoting healthy lifestyles.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impact of such programs on health behaviors.