| Autor: |
Suarez Elizabeth, Puleo Elaine, Coeling Molly, McNeill Lorna H, Bennett Gary G, Emmons Karen M |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
BMC Public Health, Vol 9, Iss 1, p 353 (2009) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1471-2458 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/1471-2458-9-353 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background This paper presents the study design, intervention components, and baseline data from Open Doors to Health, a study designed to address social contextual factors in colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention for low-income, racial/ethnic minority populations. Methods A cluster randomized design with 12 housing sites as the primary sampling units was used: 6 sites were assigned to a "Peer-led plus Screening Access" (PL) condition, and 6 were assigned to "Screening Access only" (SCR) condition. Study-related outcomes were CRC screening, physical activity (measured as mean steps/day), and multivitamin use. Results At baseline (unweighted sample size = 1554), two-thirds self-reported that they were current with screening recommendations for CRC (corrected for medical records validation, prevalence was 52%), with half having received a colonoscopy (54%); 96% had health insurance. Mean steps per day was 5648 (se mean = 224), and on average 28% of the sample reported regular multivitamin use. Residents reported high levels of social support [mean = 4.40 (se = .03)] and moderately extensive social networks [mean = 2.66 (se = .02)]. Conclusion Few studies have conducted community-based studies in public housing communities; these data suggest areas for improvement and future opportunities for intervention development and dissemination. Findings from the randomized trial will determine the effectiveness of the intervention on our health-related outcomes as well as inform future avenues of research. |
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