Pediatric ECHORN Cohort Study: intergenerational factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk in the Eastern Caribbean

项目摘要 心血管危险因素在少数民族儿童中的流行将不可避免地 加剧了成人心血管疾病的差异。该提案建立了一个纵向 在东加勒比进行的代际队列研究侧重于进一步了解 导致心血管风险的代际因素，以及睡眠的作用 持续时间和质量。认识到父母对风险的认识在儿童健康方面的重要性， 确定参与针对心血管风险的干预措施，我们提出了一个混合的 方法研究，探讨父母对儿童肥胖的看法。此外，我们将 制定和实施一个全面的区域相关结构/社会 心血管健康的决定因素利用参与性方法。的最终目标 该项目旨在确定个人和社区层面的干预措施， 该地区心血管疾病的流行。

Project Summary The epidemic of cardiovascular risk factors among racial/ethnic minority children will inevitably worsen adult cardiovascular disease disparities. This proposal establishes a longitudinal intergenerational cohort study in the Eastern Caribbean focused on furthering our understanding of intergenerational factors contributing to cardiovascular risk, as well as the role of sleep duration and quality. Being cognizant of the importance of parental perception of risk in determining engagement in interventions targeting cardiovascular risk, we propose a mixed methods study that will explore parental perceptions of childhood obesity. Additionally, we will develop and operationalize a comprehensive portfolio of regionally-relevant structural/social determinants of cardiovascular health utilizing participatory approaches. The ultimate goal of this project is to identify individual and neighborhood level interventions that can curtail the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in the region.