Implementation and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based, Multilevel Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved and Rural Populations in South Texas
Implementation and Evaluation of an Evidence-Based, Multilevel Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved and Rural Populations in South Texas: Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta (TSSC)!
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
500 participants
May 3, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to enhance the current TSSC multilevel intervention delivered in Cameron and Hidalgo counties by adding additional components including an educational module on the risks of alcohol intake and its connection to cancer, as well as developing training and referral systems to address social determinants of health (SDOH) that negatively impact uptake of cancer prevention behaviors.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- residents of partnering municipalities throughout Cameron and Hidalgo
Exclusion Criteria1
- participated in TSSC before
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Interventions
In addition to the original TSSC curriculum participants will also be educated with the enhanced curriculum which includes components related to alcohol and social determinants of health needs) to promote cancer prevention through healthy lifestyles.
Participants will be educated with evidence-based modules focused on topics such as introduction to TSSC, physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, reduce sugar intake, diabetes, portion control, cancer, and high blood pressure.These modules are provided by community health workers who have been trained in the contents of the modules, as well as motivational interviewing techniques for delivering the modules.
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NCT06433258