Journal article
Community mobilization, participation, and blood pressure status in a Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program in Ontario.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine the feasibility of a community-wide approach integrated with primary care (Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program [CHAP]) to promote monitoring of blood pressure (BP) and awareness of cardiovascular disease risk. DESIGN: Demonstration project. SETTING: Two midsized Ontario communities. PARTICIPANTS: Community-dwelling seniors. INTERVENTION: CHAP sessions were offered in pharmacies and promoted to seniors using advertising …
Authors
Karwalajtys T; Kaczorowski J; Chambers LW; Hall H; McDonough B; Dolovich L; Sebaldt R; Lohfeld L; Hutchison B
Journal
Am J Health Promot, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 252–261
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.4278/ajhp.101221-QUAL-408