Effect of Peer-mentor Mediated Interventions on Cardiovascular Risk Factors at Worksites

Policy and Peer Mentor Intervention Programs on Cardiovascular Disease at Small to Medium Sized Worksites in 3 South Asian Countries - a Pilot Study for a Definitive Large International Cluster Randomized Trial

The investigators propose conducting a pilot study to identify 6 worksites (2 India, 2 Sri Lanka, 2 Bangladesh) explore barriers to optimum cardiovascular disease(CVD) care at these worksites, quantify risk factor level in worksite populations and identify and train peer mentors to deliver an educational intervention to improve life style and enhance medication adherence among those at moderate to high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Eligibility Criteria -

All employees aged above 35 years at selected workplaces.

Study design - Mixed methods methods Phase 1 - Qualitative study; Phase 2 - Quantitative - Single group, non-randomized before-after comparison study + KAP survey

Sample size - Approximately 334 participants.

The study entails the following steps -

Step 1 - An evaluation for knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to cardiovascular health/ disease at worksites.

Step 2 - A qualitative study for barriers and facilitators of behaviors associated with optimal cardiovascular health

Step 3 - Baseline assessment of cardiovascular risk using a non-lab based risk assessment score

Step 4 - Piloting a trained peer mentored educational/ intensive follow-up intervention for 3 month with a re-assessment at 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All criteria must be met to be eligible

  1. Employees (Men & Women) above the age of 35 years.
  2. permanent employees with at least 6 months for retirement.
  3. Willing to provide Informed Consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject ineligible if even one criterion is met

  1. Pregnant or intent to get pregnant in one year.
  2. Inability to attend follow up visits.
  3. Any active malignancy or known malignancy on treatment.
  4. Will relocate during the study period.
  5. Unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures.