Traditional Heart-Healthy Diet and Medication Adherence in the Norton Sound Region: An 18-Month Telehealth Intervention.
Marily OppezzoMariah KnoxJordan SkanAmy ChiengMaria Christina CrouchRachael C AikensNeal L BenowitzMatthew SchnellbaecherTimothy K ThomasPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)
In a remote region of Alaska, telemedicine proved feasible and acceptable for engaging Alaska Native men and women in counseling on CVD risk behaviors. The findings indicate that more touchpoints may be necessary to impart comprehensive lasting change in heart-healthy eating patterns. Medication adherence group differences were not significant; however, medication adherence was high overall.