Collaborate and Leverage Evidence in African American Rural Network

Blood pressure is measured as the average of three readings, taken in a seated position using an Omron BP6100 digital blood pressure monitor. Reporting will compare participants in the present study with propensity-score-matched controls.

Blood pressure is measured as the average of three readings, taken in a seated position using an Omron BP6100 digital blood pressure monitor. Reporting will compare participants in the present study with propensity-score-matched controls.

Personal history of cardiovascular disease is measured via self-report at baseline using an adapted item from My Personal Health Record (MyPHR). Personal history of cardiovascular disease is defined as history of diabetes, heart surgery, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, pain or pressure in chest, palpitations, stroke, or other heart condition (including heart attack).

Family history of cardiovascular disease is measured via self-report using an adapted item from the Women's Health Initiative. Family history of cardiovascular disease is defined as having a parent, full-blooded sibling, or child who has ever had a heart condition, such as heart attack, high blood pressure, or stroke.

Blood pressure is measured as the average of three readings, taken in a seated position using an Omron BP6100 digital blood pressure monitor.

Blood pressure is measured as the average of three readings, taken in a seated position using an Omron BP6100 digital blood pressure monitor.

Body-mass index (BMI) will be calculated as weight (pounds) * 703 / height^2 (inches).

Weight will be measured via a digital scale.

Waist circumference will be measured using inelastic tape.

Total cholesterol is measured via blood sample using a Cholestech LDX analyzer.

HDL cholesterol is measured via blood sample using a Cholestech LDX analyzer.

LDL cholesterol is measured via blood sample using a Cholestech LDX analyzer.

Blood triglycerides are measured via blood sample using a Cholestech LDX analyzer.

A1C is measured via blood sample using A1CNow+ test kits.

Smoking status is measured via self-report using excerpted items from wave 1 of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study. Reporting will include number of participants endorsing ever having smoked a cigarette and (among participants who have endorse ever having smoked) numbers of participants endorsing now smoking every day, some days, or not at all.

Healthy Days measured via self report using the Center for Disease Control (CDC)'s 4-item Healthy Days Core Module (HRQOL-4) with a look-back period of 30 days. HRQOL-4 scores can range from 0 to 30, with 30 indicating maximum number of healthy days.

Heart disease knowledge is measured via self-report using the 25-item Heart Disease Fact Questionnaire (HDFQ). HDFQ scores can range from 0 to 25, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge of heart disease.

Readiness for behavioral change is measured via self-report using the 32-item University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA). URICA scores can range from -2 to +14, with higher scores indicating greater levels of readiness to change.

Perceived stress is measured via self-report using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). PSS scores can range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived stress.

Alcohol use is measured via self-report using the 3-item Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Consumption (AUDIT-C). AUDIT-C scores can range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating greater of drinking quantity and/or frequency.

Minutes of light, moderate, and vigorous leisure-time physical activity is measured via self-report using an English-language version of Registre Gironí del Cor (REGICOR) with a look-back period of one month.

Dietary intake of sweetened fruit drinks is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of 100% pure fruit juice is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of soda is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of water is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of fruit is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of vegetables (excluding potatoes) is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of frozen and fast food is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of processed meat is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of whole grains is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of candy, desserts, and chocolate is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of chips is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of sugary cereals is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of fish is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of nuts and seeds is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.

Dietary intake of eggs is measured via an adapted self-report item from Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) with a look-back period of 7 days. Reporting will include categorical number of participants endorsing non-consumption, 1-3 times weekly consumption, 4-6 times weekly consumption, once-daily consumption, twice-daily consumption, or three-or-more times daily consumption.