Data Sheet 1_Feasibility and acceptability of an adapted community-based cardiovascular disease prevention program: a pilot study of the StrongPeople strong hearts intervention for women living in urban settings.docx

We assessed feasibility outcomes (recruitment, attendance, fidelity) and evaluated acceptability through surveys and thematic analysis of interviews.</p>Results<p>We enrolled 51 participants; 72.5% (n = 37) completed the study Attendance varied across participants, with higher participation observed among completers (median 66.67%) compared to the overall sample (median 54.2%). Participants reported high overall satisfaction (4.89 on a 5-point Likert scale).

In interviews, participants (1) reported increased knowledge and skills and improvements in healthy behaviors; (2) praised SPSH implementation including enthusiastic instructors, group support, and structured content, and offered suggestions for enhancing the participant toolkit; (3) appreciated the digital health tools and suggested ways to enhance their use; and (4) expressed desire for more flexible class schedule, extended program duration, and additional content.</p>Conclusion<p>Results suggest that the adapted SPSH program is feasible and acceptable among racially diverse women, while additional program refinements (i.e., hybrid program delivery and flexible scheduling) may further enhance program feasibility and acceptability.

The desire for digital tools and personalization should be considered in behavior change intervention development.</p>