Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) - Education Module

A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Stakeholder-vetted Education Module to Mitigate Early Cardioendocrine Health Risks Occurring After Spinal Cord Injuries.

The purpose of this study is to find out if receiving education regarding increased risks of cardiometabolic disease helps subjects understand these risks and how these risks participants' health.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Men and Women with SCI/D aged 18-70 years.
2. Neurologically complete and incomplete American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment scale (AIS) A-D spinal cord levels C5 and below.
3. Enrolled no later than 4 months following discharge from initial rehabilitation from SCI.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy determined by urine testing in sexually active females.
2. Cognitive impairment that compromises the legitimacy of consent.
3. Grade 3-4 pressure injury at the time of study entry.
4. Prisoners