Motivational Interviewing Effect on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Motivational Interviewing Based Training Program in Adults Effect on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of motivational interviewing-based training program on reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults.

Methods: In the first stage, individuals' CVD risk levels were determined. In the second stage, a 6-session motivational interview-based training program was applied to the intervention group with a medium CVD risk level (HearthSCORE score between 2 and 5 points). Brochures were distributed to the control group.

The aim of this study is to determine the CVD risks of adult individuals between the ages of 40-70 and to evaluate the effect of a motivational interview-based training program on reducing modifiable risk factors in individuals with moderate CVD risk.

Hypothesis; A 6-session motivational interview-based training program aimed at reducing CVD risk factors reduces the risk level in the intervention group more than the control group.

This study will be carried out in 2 stages. In the first phase, risk prevalence screening will be carried out to determine the CVD risks of individuals between October and November 2023. In the 2nd phase, a randomized controlled study will be conducted to evaluate the intervention program for individuals at medium risk level (HeartScore® between 2 and 5).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being aged between 40 and 70 years,
• Being voluntary to participate in the study,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a known and diagnosed CVD
• Not being voluntary to participate in the study.