Peer-Led Digital Health Lifestyle Intervention in a Low-Income Community at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (MYCardio-PEER): Mixed Methods Development and Process Evaluation Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study developed MYCardio-PEER, a digital health program combining peer support and mobile technology for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in low-income Malaysian communities. The intervention showed feasibility and improved health indicators, suggesting potential for community-based CVD prevention.
Area Of Science
- Digital Health
- Public Health
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Background
- Low-income populations in Malaysia face barriers to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention.
- Digital health technologies offer scalable solutions for promoting heart-healthy behaviors.
- Integrating digital health with community-based peer support can enhance CVD prevention efforts.
Purpose Of The Study
- To describe the development and process evaluation of MYCardio-PEER, a digital health lifestyle intervention for CVD prevention.
- To empower adults at risk for CVD using mobile technology and community-based peer engagement.
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a peer-led digital health intervention in a low-income Malaysian community.
Main Methods
- Developed MYCardio-PEER using the MRC Framework for Complex Interventions.
- Validated content through a 2-round Delphi method with experts and community members.
- Conducted an 8-week, pre-post feasibility trial with 30 adults at moderate to high CVD risk, assessing health outcomes and process evaluation.
Main Results
- Participants showed significant reductions in CVD risk score, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol.
- Improvements were observed in physical activity levels and dietary behaviors.
- High adherence (82.4%) and satisfaction (85.7% for content, 96.0% for peer leadership) were reported.
Conclusions
- MYCardio-PEER was successfully developed and validated as a peer-led digital health intervention for CVD prevention in a low-income community.
- The intervention demonstrated good feasibility and acceptability.
- Findings suggest the potential of integrating peer support with culturally adapted digital content for community-based CVD prevention.
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