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| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
The LUCHAR program uses computer technology to address heart disease risk factors in Latinos. The program uses self-administered computer-based programs to help users increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and reduce or quit smoking. Computer kiosks are available in community settings, and participation is facilitated by a bilingual recruiter.
The program can be completed in English or Spanish, and is delivered through a computer role-model matching the participants age and sex. Participants answer questions about heart disease risk factors, and are provided the surgeon general’s recommendations concerning physical activity, nutrition, and smoking. Users are encouraged to set one behavioral goal, and consider barriers and strategies for reaching their goal. At the end of the session, users receive a print out that lists local resources that can be used to help meet their personal goal. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of this program is to promote healthy behaviors, including physical activity and health eating, among Latinos. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Two months after the LUCHAR program, participants increased their consumption of fruit and vegetables (p<.05) and physical activity (p<.001). The program did not have a significant effect on smoking behavior. |
| Categories |
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
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| Organization(s) |
University of Colorado |
| Source |
American Journal of Public Health |
| Date of Publication |
Feb 2010 |
| Date of Implementation |
2006 |
| Geographic Type |
Urban |
| Location |
City: Denver |
| Primary Contact |
Sheana Bull
Colorado School of Public Health
Community and Behavioral Health
Campus Box 119, Building 500
Aurora, C0 80045
sheana.bull@ucdenver.edu
http://ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/PublicHe...
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| For more details |
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20019305
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| Target Audience |
Racial / Ethnic Minorities, Latinos |
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