Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Conditions
Keywords
Cancer, CVD, African American, Health Education Intervention, Intervention RCT, Study focus is to examine the influence of health education regarding either CVD or CVD and cancer on health behaviors.
Brief summary
The investigators will evaluate the effects of an integrated risk counseling program on behavioral and psychological outcomes in African American men and women in a randomized trial that is implemented and evaluated collaboratively through the West Philadelphia Consortium to Address Disparities. The specific aims of this research are as follows: 1. To evaluate the effects of integrated versus disease specific counseling on risk exposure behaviors. The investigators predict that compared to individuals who receive disease specific counseling, those who receive integrated counseling will report greater intake of fruits and vegetables and increased rates of physical activity. 2. To evaluate effects of integrated versus disease specific counseling on psychological outcomes. The investigators predict that compared to individuals who receive disease specific counseling, those who receive integrated counseling will report greater risk comprehension related to cancer and cardiovascular disease and will be more motivated to make behavioral changes. 3. To identify the mechanisms through which integrated risk counseling leads to behavioral change. The investigators predict that changes in risk exposure behaviors (e.g., diet and physical activity) will be mediated by increased risk comprehension and self-efficacy for diet and physical activity.
Interventions
OTHERIntegrated vs Non-integrated Risk Education
Integrated group receives education about risk factors for both cancer and CVD whereas the non-integrated group receives information about CVD only to assess differences in health behavior outcomes.
Sponsors
University of Pennsylvania
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* African American * Age 18-75 * Resident of Philadelphia
Exclusion criteria
* Previous or current cancer diagnosis * Previous or current diagnosis of a CVD * Cognitive disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dietary and physical activity behaviors | 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exposure to program in terms of attendance | 4 wks. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed