Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effect of comprehensive community-based intervention on chronic non-communicable diseases in Nanjing.
Methods Using random ized cluster-sampling method,residents aged≥35 years(
n=4293) were selected from three urban districts and one rural county of Nanjing in 2004.Then,community-based intervention measures,including medication guidance,health education,and health promotion were employed upon eligible participants after the baseline investigation The participants were investigated again in 2007.
Results A total of 3567 subjects participated in the final investigation,and the follow-up rate was 83.1%.After three years intervention,both the punctual measurement rate of blood pressure and the know ledge rate of diabetes increased significantly (χ
2 =44.25,
P<0.01; χ
2=26.10,
P<0.01,respectively).wbile the proportion of drinking behavior greatly decreased (χ
2=47.93,
P<0.01).
Conclusion The comprehensive community intervention is effective for the control and prevention of chronic diseases.