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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/28609
Title: Feasibility study adapting and implementing CP@clinic for a South Asian population
Authors: Agarwal, Gina
Bhandari, Manika
Pirrie, Melissa
Angeles, Ric
Marzanek, Francine
Keywords: Community Paramedicine;Primary Care;Vulnerable Populations;South Asian
Publication Date: 2020
Abstract: The South Asian population in Canada is growing and has elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This study sought to adapt an evidence-based community risk assessment and health promotion program for a South Asian community with a large proportion of recent immigrants. The aims were to assess the feasibility of implementing this program and also to describe the rates of cardiometabolic risk factors observed in this sample population.
Description: An infographic describing the results of the following study published in BMC Public Health: "Feasibility of implementing a community cardiovascular health promotion program with paramedics and volunteers in a South Asian population"
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/28609
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