title: A program for health behavior change in a preventive cardiology center.
abstract: The Preventive Cardiology Center at the University of California, San Diego, was designed to conduct training, service activities, and research related to behavioral modification of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. A primary aim is to train medical students and other health care professionals in the application of scientifically established methods of behavior change. This training takes place in the context of a behavior-change program for patients with CVD risk factors. Participants at increased risk for CVD and their families are recruited to the Preventive Cardiology Center. A comprehensive assessment of physiological and behavioral risk factors leads to the development of dietary and/or exercise behavior-change targets. A five-session group intervention instructs participants how to change health behaviors. Behavioral techniques included in the program include self-monitoring, goal-setting, social support, self-reward, self-talk, and problem solving. Students and others are trained through readings, videotapes, and coleading of intervention groups.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla 92093.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Sallis
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Criqui
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Kashani
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Rupp
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Calfas
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Langer
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Nader
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000193:education*; D001524:Behavioral Medicine / Q000193:education; D002309:Cardiology / Q000193:education; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D015438:Health Behavior; D006281:Health Occupations; D006801:Humans; D011315:Preventive Medicine / Q000193:education*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013337:Students, Medical