Cardiovascular Health Among an Underserved Population

Development and Evaluation of a Health Behavior Change Clinic in Primary Care: An Interdisciplinary Partnership

“…Tobacco smoking rates are often elevated in younger, less educated, and ethnic minority populations (Okuyemi, et al, 2007 ). Further, racially and ethnically diverse and underserved patient populations experience unique challenges and considerations with regard to cardiovascular health, dietary patterns, exercise adherence, and tobacco dependence (Bowers, 2015 ; Orzech et al, 2013 ; Sheffer et al, 2012 ). Low health literacy rates, prevalent in underserved patient populations (Hasnain-Wynia & Wolf, 2010 ), are associated with tobacco smoking, elevated stress levels, and overall poor physical health (Dominick et al, 2013 ; Hoover et al, 2015 ).…”