PURPOSE The objective of this study is to develop a culturally relevant community-based intervention for children with communication disabilities in Kenya through a community/researcher partnership. The resulting intervention is for use in a randomized control trial which will be reported at a later stage. METHOD Using a qualitative approach, initial data was collected through focus group dis...

Although community partner engagement is a key component in faith-based health promotion/disease prevention intervention research, the perspective of community partners on their experiences in the intervention process has been infrequently investigated. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 African-American community partners [i.e. four pastors and eight lay health co-ordin...

OBJECTIVE To inform a community-based message framing intervention encouraging physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption among medically underserved adults. METHOD Key informant interviews, focus groups, and a survey were conducted with limited-literacy Hispanics in the northeastern United States. RESULTS Barriers to healthy lifestyle behaviors exist at individual, community, a...

BACKGROUND We evaluated a pedometer-based community intervention under real-world conditions. METHODS Participants (n=559) provided demographic and health information using surveys and steps/d at baseline and during the last week the participants were in the program. A 1-year follow-up was conducted, but in keeping with real-world conditions, no incentives were offered to participate. RESUL...

Recent studies document high levels of community violence exposure among adolescents and link violence exposure to psychological distress and impaired academic achievement. This study assessed the prevalence of trauma exposure among middle school students and evaluated the effectiveness of a school-based, trauma/grief-focused group psychotherapy protocol in treating a sub-group of students with...

BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to determine whether peer counselling in the antenatal and post-natal period would increase the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding among low-income women in Glasgow. METHODS The study was designed as a quasi-experimental evaluation of a community-based breastfeeding promotion programme. The intervention comprised peer counselling of pregnant women, su...

BACKGROUND Osteoporosis-related fractures are a significant public health concern. Interventions that increase detection and treatment of osteoporosis are underutilized. This pragmatic randomised study was done to evaluate the impact of a multifaceted community-based care program aimed at optimizing evidence-based management in patients at risk for osteoporosis and fractures. METHODS This was...

BACKGROUND Effective yet practical strategies are needed to increase engagement in HIV treatment and prevention services, particularly in high-HIV-prevalence hotspots. We designed a community-based intervention called "Health Scouts" to promote uptake and adherence to HIV services in a highly HIV-prevalent fishing community in Rakai, Uganda. Using a situated Information, Motivation, and Behavio...

INTRODUCTION Less than half of all U.S. adults meet the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. Leader behaviors and group cohesion have been associated with increased participation or adherence in sports team and exercise class settings. Physical activity interventions in community settings that encompass these factors may enhance intervention adherence. The purpose of this study is to examine the ...