Familial Similarities of Changes in Cognitive, Behavioral, and Physiological Variables in a Cardiovascular Health Promotion Program |
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Authors: | Patterson Thomas L; Sallis James F; Nader Philip R; Kaplan Robert M; Rupp Joan W; Atkins Catherine J; Senn Karen L |
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Affiliation: | University of California San Diego,
San Diego State University
2All correspondence should be sent to Thomas L. Patterson, Division of General Pediatrics Child and Family Health Studies, M-031F, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0631. |
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Abstract: | A number of studies have demonstrated that physiological andbehavioral cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors aggregatewithin families. This fact, and the potential mediating rolethat the family plays in behavior change, have led to the developmentof family-based CVD risk reduction programs, including the SanDiego Family Health Project. The aggregation of behavioral,physiological, and cognitive changes within families was assessedduring a 1-year intervention. We found evidence of modest butsignificant aggregation of change. There was more aggregationof change in behavioral variables than in physiological or cognitivevariables. More significant correlations were found among 3-dayfood record measures than among 24-hour recall dietary measures,suggesting an influence of assessment method. Aggregation ofchange within families was stronger within generations thanacross generations. These data point to the importance of involvingall age groups in health promotion programs. |
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Keywords: | families diet physical activity blood pressure cholesterol prevention |
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