Topic Areas
Chronic disease, Lifestyle
Priority Population
Immigrant populations, Racial/ethnic minorities
Setting
Community-based organization, Place of worship
The REACH FAR Keep on Track (KOT) Intervention was implemented in four Asian American faith-based communities in metropolitan New York City (NCY) and New Jersey. KOT is a program developed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The program included regularly scheduled screening and counseling events with congregants, which were volunteer-run and community-based. Outcomes included reductions in blood pressure and increased health-related self-efficacy. Health-related self-efficacy significantly improved after six months, and reductions in blood pressure were seen among participants reporting a previous diagnosis of hypertension.
Topic Areas
Chronic disease, Lifestyle
Priority Population
Immigrant populations, Racial/ethnic minorities
Setting
Community-based organization, Place of worship
Years
2015-2016
Principal Investigator or Program Director
Simona C. Kwon
The REACH FAR Keep on Track (KOT) Intervention was implemented in four Asian American faith-based communities in metropolitan New York City (NCY) and New Jersey. KOT is a program developed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The program included regularly scheduled screening and counseling events with congregants, which were volunteer-run and community-based. Outcomes included reductions in blood pressure and increased health-related self-efficacy. Health-related self-efficacy significantly improved after six months, and reductions in blood pressure were seen among participants reporting a previous diagnosis of hypertension.
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