Culturally Tailored Health Camps and Cardiovascular Risk among South Asian Immigrants

Gany, Francesca; Levy, Andrew P.; Basu, Piali; Misra, Shantum; Silberstein, Jacob; Bari, Sehrish; Gill, Pavan; Keller, Norma; Changrani, Jyotsna; Leng, Jennifer

doi:10.1353/hpu.2012.0070

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“…Multi-lingual outreach staff surveyed participants using an intake questionnaire that had been used by the researchers in prior health fair events. 46 Questions regarding demographics, employment, healthcare access, medical history, tobacco use, physical activity (derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Questionnaire 49 ) and migration were included. Height (using a measuring tape affixed to a fence), weight (using a Taylor 7009 Lithium Electronic Scale), and waist circumference (measured by placing a tape measure snugly and parallel to the floor on the participant's abdomen just above the hip bone) were recorded.…”

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“…Inclusion of these variables for assessment was informed by the authors' prior work addressing the health concerns of drivers. 1,46 …”

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“…45 Step On It!, a workplace initiative delivered at a frequently visited site, the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport holding lot, was an expansion of IHCD's previously developed health fair model developed for the South Asian community in NYC. 46 This model was developed by IHCD's community-based participatory research program, the South Asian Health Initiative, which uses an established protocol and methodology to deliver health screening, counseling, and follow-up, with health insurance education and navigation into care. Step On It!…”

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Step On It! Workplace Cardiovascular Risk Assessment of New York City Yellow Taxi Drivers

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J Immigrant Minority Health

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Background Multiple factors associated with taxi driving can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in taxi drivers. Methods This paper describes the results of Step On It!, which assessed CVD risk factors among New York City taxi drivers at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Drivers completed an intake questionnaire and free screenings for blood pressure, glucose and body mass index (BMI). Results 466 drivers participated. 9% had random plasma glucose values >200 mg/dl. 77% had elevated BMIs. Immigrants who lived in the U.S. for >10 years had 2.5 times the odds (CI: 1.1–5.9) of having high blood pressure compared to newer immigrants. Discussion Abnormalities documented in this study were significant, especially for immigrants with greater duration of residence in the U.S., and underscore the potential for elevated CVD risk in this vulnerable population, and the need to address this risk through frameworks that utilize multiple levels of intervention.

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“…WC was measured at the midpoint point between the iliac crest and lower rib to the nearest 0·1 cm. The cut-off values for WC were ≥90 cm in males, ≥80 cm in females ( 6 ) .…”

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“…MetS studies of SA in the Asian subcontinent have shown increased prevalence compared with Americans ( 4 , 5 ) . In the USA, low-income SA populations have a greater prevalence of obesity and related diseases ( 6 , 7 ) , have less access to healthful foods, less physical activity outlets and generally less knowledge related to health management ( 4 , 5 ) . Physiological and metabolic markers of low-income immigrant populations associated with MetS can be assessed in community health clinics.…”

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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among low-income South Asian Americans

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2015

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Objective: The purpose of the present paper is to examine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components using the harmonized definition in an interviewed sub-sample of diverse, low-income, adult South Asians (SA) of both sexes residing in Maryland. We also wanted to derive a BMI cut-off value that was highly correlated with the recommended waist circumference (WC) that we could apply to a larger sample of SA Americans for whom only BMI values were available from clinic files. We also examined differences in MetS prevalence among various Asian ethnic groups (defined by country of origin) and the clustering pattern of their MetS components. Design: Clinical data extraction on subjects (n 1002) and interviewees (n 401) were used in a cross-sectional study of SA Americans. Setting: Two community health centres in Montgomery and Baltimore County, MD, USA. Subjects: SA adult males and females (n 1403) aged 20-68 years. Results: The prevalence of MetS using harmonized WC cut-offs (90 cm in men and 80 cm in women) was 47 % in men and 54 % in women. Using a BMI of 23·0 kg/m 2 gave a similar prevalence of MetS for males (48 %) and females (47 %). Of the five MetS components, the prevalence pattern differed among the ethnic groups, particularly for SA Indians. Conclusions: The prevalence of MetS in a diverse, low-income, SA American immigrant group using the harmonized definition was 51 %. Derived lowered BMI cut-off of 23·0 kg/m 2 should be used by clinicians in studies on SA when WC values are not available for detecting metabolic risk. SA Indians had a higher prevalence of abnormal TAG and blood glucose values compared with other SA, and therefore results for SA Indians should not be generalized to all SA ethnic groups.

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Impact of acculturation and its factors on metabolic syndrome in South Asian American adults from two community health centers

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Culturally Tailored Health Camps and Cardiovascular Risk among South Asian Immigrants

Abstract: Health camps are a potentially important component in addressing increased CVD risk in this vulnerable population.

Cited by 8 publications

References 21 publications

Step On It! Workplace Cardiovascular Risk Assessment of New York City Yellow Taxi Drivers

Step On It! Workplace Cardiovascular Risk Assessment of New York City Yellow Taxi Drivers

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among low-income South Asian Americans

Impact of acculturation and its factors on metabolic syndrome in South Asian American adults from two community health centers

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