Efforts to improve cardiovascular health among adult African American populations, particularly through organised physical activity, have met with limited success. This study pilot-tested a novel soul line dancing and nutrition education programme (Nice to Your Heart) that was designed and implemented as part of an academic community-based collaboration.
Design:
Eight, 2-hour sessions were delivered to 38 eligible and consenting participants. Each session included 60 minutes of soul line dancing and up to 30 minutes of nutrition education.
Methods:
The outcomes of programme attendance including days physically active and fruit and vegetable consumption in the last week, as well as blood pressure, were assessed.
Results:
In all, 58% of the sample (N = 13) attended five or more sessions, with women and those not currently employed more likely to achieve high attendance. Improvements in days active in the last week (t = −8.69, p < .01) and fruit consumption (t = −0.03, p = .04) were observed.
Conclusion:
These data show that this culturally sensitive programme of soul line dancing and nutrition education was well received and had positive indications for improved cardiovascular health in a high-risk group. A fully controlled trial is warranted to determine programme effectiveness.
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