literacy for cardiovascular disease prevention education: the oklahoma extension initiative

By Youmasu J. Siewe, Ph.D; MPH State Extension Specialist for Health Education

315 HES, Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK 74078

Tel: 405 744 6824Email: Siewe@okstate.edu

Web: http://www.fcs.okstate.edu/health/

Literacy for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Education: The Oklahoma Extension Initiative

AbstractHeart and blood vessel diseases also called cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the most feared the world over, and responsible for more deaths in the United states than cancers, unintentional injuries, drug abuse and other causes combined, (Healthy People 2010). The ever-expanding roles of the extension professional, his/her proximity with the grass-root clientele, could make the extension professional one of the most valuable front-line interventionist in CVD prevention education, and improving the quality of lives for Americans. As active partners in cardiovascular disease prevention, extension educators need basic knowledge of the etiology and risk factors of CVD, such as presented in this program which has been successfully used in urban as well as rural settings.

Conference participants will understand the components of a science-based but extension-friendly heart disease literacy (curriculum) that emphasizes the alterable risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Familiarity with the use of an evaluation tool to determine post teaching behavioral-change impact is also discussed.

Session Objectives: Understand:

1. Background of CVD – why the fuss?

2. Components of the Oklahoma Literacy for CVD Prevention Education

3. Ask Questions

Background of CVD Leading Cause of Death in America 910,000 deaths annually 1 death every 31 seconds More common in people 65 > Increasing in ages 15-34 70 million Currently have CVD Cost in 2006 Estimated at $403 Billion

Source: CDC Heart Disease & Stroke at glance - 2006

Controllable Risk Factors of Heart or CVD

High blood pressure (Hypertension). High Blood Cholesterol Physical Inactivity. Smoking/Use of Tobacco Products Obesity & Overweight Excess Stress and Personality Type Diabetes

Introduction to Common CVD Terms Cardio – vascular = Cardiovascular Ventricles Atrium Blood Cholesterol Lipoprotein Atherosclerosis Angina Thrombus, Embolus Hypertension Hypotension Angioplasty; Stent; Beta & Calcium Channel blockers;

HDL; LDL; Bypass surgery

Common Types of CVD Hypertension. Atherosclerosis

Angina Pectoris Heart Attack (MI)

Arrhythmia (abnormal heart beat)

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Heart Diseases in Children _____________ Stroke or CVA

Focus: Basic Anatomy/Physiology Review Risk Factors & Prevention Basic Pathology (Disease Process) Identifying Signs/Symptoms of CVD Routine Health Care Visits Behavior Change Processes Cost Effectiveness of Healthy Lifestyles and Hands-

on Activities

Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Use of Heart Models

Use of Images: From Healthy - Diseased Vessels

Images: Disease Process Cont.

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Images: Disease Process cont.

Images: Disease Process cont.

Contributing Lifestyle – Physical Inactivity

Contributing Life Styles - Smoking

Contributing Lifestyles: Foods

Contributing Lifestyles: Food Portions

Lifestyle: Being Physically Active as best as you can - in your own Way!

Excuses - We need to do something about your Obesity

But, Obesity Runs in

Our Family

Maybe No One Runs in Your

Family

Summary: Preventing Heart or Cardiovascular Disease

Stop smoking tobacco products (cigarettes, Pipes, Cigars Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, at least 5 servings per

day. Reduce intake of foods high in cholesterol (fats from animal

sources, read food labels).

Vigorous, moderate or tolerable exercise, at least 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes or be active as best as you can.

Learn to manage stress.

Reduce your weight.

Prevent/control/treat high blood pressure or hypertension.

Evaluation Component!

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WCB/McGraw-Hill. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1991). Healthy People 2000: National Health

Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001. Healthy People 2010. Washington, DC:

U.S. Government Printing Office. Internet Resources U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Evaluation Component!