Socioeconomic Status, Psychosocial Factors, and CVD Risk in Mexican-American Women
Completed
Conditions studied: Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Disorders
In brief
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in American women, claiming on average 40% of all female deaths each year. Although the number of CVD-related deaths in the United States has decreased over the last several decades, the rate of decline has been less for women than for men. Specifically, minority women of low socioeconomic status make up a disproportionately high number of CVD cases and related deaths. Previous studies suggest that, in addition to many other variables, psychosocial variables may contribute to ethnic CVD disparities. More research, however, is needed to help understand and reduce these differences. This study will examine the associations among socioeconomic status, psychological and social factors, CVD biomarkers, and CVD in Mexican-American women.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00387166
- Run by
- San Diego State University
- People needed
- 304
- Starts
- 2006-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2010-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2012-01-06
Who can join
Age: 40 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Self identifies as Mexican-American
- Resides in Chula Vista or National City
- Sufficiently mobile to complete ambulatory blood pressure assessment
You may not qualify if…
- Pregnant
- Current or historical cardiovascular disease
- Current Type II diabetes
- Cancer treatment in the 10 years before study entry
- Bleeding disorder
- Use of medications with autonomic effects
Where it is running
- San Diego State University, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health — San Diego, California, United States
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