Module 5 Preventive Strategies for High Blood Pressure: Promoting

NHCI Community Health Workers Pilot Program Pre/Post Assessment
Module 5: Preven�ve Strategies for High Blood Pressure: Promo�ng Healthy Lifestyles
Introduc�on
Please answer the ques�ons below before you begin the NHCI Community Health Workers (CHW) Pilot
Program Module.
Your answers are completely confiden�al and will only be used to improve future NHCI CHW Pilot
Program training and educa�on.
1.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a healthy diet for blood pressure control?
a) High sodium intake
b) Adequate potassium intake
c) Limited saturated fat and cholesterol
d) Recommended consump�on of fruits and vegetables
e) Don’t know

2. Please select True or False for the following statement: Regular physical ac�vity has no impact
on blood pressure control.
a) True
b) False
c) Don’t know
3.

What is the recommended dura�on of moderate-intensity aerobic ac�vity for adults to help
control blood pressure?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

10 minutes per week
150 minutes per week or more
2 hours per week
5 hours per week
Don’t know

11. How can community health workers help individuals adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors? Please
select all that apply.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Providing and reviewing educa�onal materials on healthy ea�ng and physical ac�vity
Conduc�ng group exercise sessions
Offering cooking classes focused on healthy recipes
All of the above
Don’t know

4. Please select True or False for the following statement: Weight management is not an important
factor in blood pressure control.
a) True
b) False
c) Don’t know
5.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to weight management for blood
pressure control?

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a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
6.

Engaging in crash diets for rapid weight loss
Monitoring por�on sizes and calorie intake
Incorpora�ng regular physical ac�vity into daily rou�ne
Seeking support from a health care professional or weight loss programs
Don’t know

How may stress reduc�on contribute to blood pressure control?
a) By directly lowering blood pressure levels
b) By poten�ally decreasing behaviors that contribute to high blood pressure such as poor
diet, physical inac�vity, and tobacco use.
c) By reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases
d) By increasing sodium excre�on from the body
e) Don’t know

7.

What are some stress reduc�on techniques that may help control blood pressure? Please select
all that apply.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Deep breathing exercises
Medita�on and mindfulness prac�ces
Regular physical ac�vity
All of the above
Don’t know

8. Please select True or False for the following statement: Healthy lifestyle behaviors are only
beneficial for individuals with high blood pressure.
a) True
b) False
c) Don’t know
9.

How can community health workers promote and reinforce healthy lifestyle behaviors in their
communi�es? Please select all that apply.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Conduc�ng community-wide awareness campaigns
Collabora�ng with local schools and workplaces for health promo�on ac�vi�es
Providing ongoing support and encouragement to individuals
All of the above
Don’t know

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