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The South Asian HeArt Risk Assessment (SAHARA) pilot study enrolled 367 individuals of South Asian origin to assess the feasibility of a culturally tailored multimedia intervention.
This indicates a targeted approach to health interventions for South Asians in Canada.
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The South Asian HeArt Risk Assessment (SAHARA) pilot study enrolled 367 individuals of South Asian origin recruited from places of worship and community centers in Ontario, Canada.
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design mentioned in the abstract.
Source
South Asian Heart Risk Assessment (SAHARA): Randomized Controlled Trial Design and Pilot Study
Zainab Samaan et al. · 2021
DOI 10.32920/ryerson.14638839.v1
rct · n=367
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