Abstract
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Elevated serum cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol contribute to elevation in blood cholesterol. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a self-efficacy enhancing Internet intervention for dietary reduction of cholesterol.
Sigma Membership
Iota Alpha at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Patient Education
Advisor
Elise L. Lev
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Degree Year
2005
Recommended Citation
Donaghy, Claire P., "The effects of a self-efficacy enhancing Internet intervention on the dietary management of cholesterol" (2020). Dissertations. 45.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/45
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-08-14
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3191078; ProQuest document ID: 305384963. The author still retains copyright.