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Purpose

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.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • residents of partnering municipalities throughout Cameron and Hidalgo

Exclusion Criteria

  • participated in TSSC before

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Enhanced TSSC curriculum
  • Behavioral: Enhanced TSSC curriculum
    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.
Active Comparator
Original TSSC curriculum
  • Behavioral: Original TSSC curriculum
    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.

Recruiting Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas 77030
Contact:
Belinda Reininger, DrPH
956-755-0600
Belinda.M.Reininger@uth.tmc.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Study Contact

Belinda Reininger, DrPH
(956) 755-0600
Belinda.M.Reininger@uth.tmc.edu

Notice

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