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In this pilot study, we evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a culturally relevant heart health program for older AA women in rural Alabama.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We recruited 30 AA women aged 65 years and older from Alabama\u2019s rural Black Belt with CVD or multiple risk factors. Feasibility was assessed via recruitment, retention, and data-completion rates. We also evaluated the preliminary efficacy of the heart health program.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We achieved a recruitment rate of 100%, a retention rate of 90%, and a data-completion rate of 93%. Participants showed significant improvements in knowledge of overall heart disease, body mass index, and body balance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings support the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the heart health program for older AA women in rural Alabama. 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