Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States;
however, women and rural residents face notable health disparities compared with male …

Background Women living in rural areas face unique challenges in achieving a heart-
healthy lifestyle that are related to multiple levels of the social-ecological framework. The …

Abstract Background In the United States, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading
cause of death and disability in women. CVD-modifiable risk factors, including poor diet …

Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and
places substantial burden on the health care system. Rural populations, especially women …

Background Rural midlife and older women have high rates of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) risk factors and lower access to healthy living resources. The Strong Hearts, Healthy …

Introduction Rural women have higher rates of cardiovascular disease than their nonrural
counterparts, partially because of their social and environmental contexts. The study …

Purpose The purposes of these analyses were to determine whether Strong Hearts, Healthy
Communities (SHHC), a multilevel, cardiovascular disease risk reduction program for …

Objectives. We tested a community-based intervention designed to reduce cardiovascular
disease risk in sedentary midlife and older women who were overweight or obese. Methods …

Background Rural women experience health disparities in terms of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) risk compared to urban women. Cost-effective CVD-prevention programs are needed …

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate a multilevel cardiovascular disease (CVD)
prevention program for rural women. Methods This 6‐month, community‐based, randomized …