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Using Computer Technology to Battle Heart Disease Among Latinos

Bibliographic Data

ID11031295
AuthorsBonnie Leeman-Castillo (At the time of this study, all of the authors were with the Colorado Health Outcomes Program, University of Colorado, Denver.), Brenda L Beaty (University of Colorado Health), Brenda Beaty (At the time of this study, all of the authors were with the Colorado Health Outcomes Program, University of Colorado, Denver.), Silvia Raghunath (At the time of this study, all of the authors were with the Colorado Health Outcomes Program, University of Colorado, Denver.), J F Steiner (0000-0002-6514-6057, University of Colorado Health), John Steiner (At the time of this study, all of the authors were with the Colorado Health Outcomes Program, University of Colorado, Denver.), Sheana Bull (0000-0001-8688-326X, At the time of this study, all of the authors were with the Colorado Health Outcomes Program, University of Colorado, Denver.)
Year2010
Volume100
Issue2
Pages272-275
Publication date2010-02-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0090-0036 • E-ISSN: 1541-0048
PublisherAmerican Public Health Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.2105/ajph.2009.162115
PMID20019305
PMCIDPMC2804640
OpenAlexW2115310341
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited12

Many promising technology-based programs designed to promote healthy behaviors such as physical activity and healthy eating have not been adapted for use with diverse communities, including Latino communities. We designed a community-based health kiosk program for English- and Spanish-speaking Latinos. Users receive personalized feedback on nutrition, physical activity, and smoking behaviors from computerized role models that guide them in establishing goals in 1 or more of these 3 areas. We found significant improvements in nutrition and physical activity among 245 Latino program users; however, no changes were observed with respect to smoking behaviors. The program shows promise for extending the reach of chronic disease prevention and self-management programs

Battle · Behavior change · Chronic disease · Family medicine · Interactive kiosk · Pathology · Physical activity · Physical therapy · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Gerontology

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