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this is the evaluation design

The WISEWOMAN Public Health Program is a CDC-funded program that aims to help women between the ages of 40 and 64 reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke (CDC, 2022). The program is specifically designed for low-income, uninsured, and under-insured women enrolled in the Colorado Women's Health Check program which provides heart disease and stroke prevention. The program offers various services, including health coaching, group education sessions, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, and referrals to lifestyle programs and community resources. The screenings are free and conducted by trained health professionals at community health clinics, community centers, and other outreach sites. Furthermore, women with high-risk factors for heart disease and stroke are referred to appropriate health services, such as primary care physicians, nutritionists, and other specialists. The program works with local healthcare providers to ensure women receive timely and appropriate care.

The initiative is funded by the CDC and is implemented in various states across the U.S. The CDC supports the program and effectively improves the public health issues of heart disease and stroke prevention among low-income women. The program has also been shown to reduce health disparities by providing access to care for underserved populations. The WISEWOMAN is a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to improving heart disease and stroke prevention among low-income women.

The program targets the Pueblo community in Colorado, which is predominantly Hispanic/Latino and has a higher prevalence of heart disease and stroke compared to the state average(U.S. Census Bureau, 2022).

The program is in the early stages of development and the short- and long-term health outcomes targeted by this program are increased health knowledge, improved access to health care, decreased risk of chronic diseases, and improved overall quality of life for the women served in Pueblo, Colorado. Another long-term health outcome is to reduce the high rates of heart diseases among low-income females aged 40-64 in the community of Pueblo, Colorado. As one of the main long-term health outcomes is to assess the program's effectiveness: The evaluation will determine if the WISEWOMAN program has achieved its intended outcomes, such as improving health behaviors and reducing the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease among low-income, underinsured, or uninsured women in Pueblo, Colorado