scholarly journals Efficacy testing of the SAVOR (Sisters Adding Fruits and Vegetables for Optimal Results) intervention among African American women: A randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
LaVonne Brown ◽  
Manoj Sharma ◽  
Sophia Leggett ◽  
Jung Hye Sung ◽  
Russell L. Bennett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
The United States ◽  
American Women ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background: In the United States, only about 15% of individuals meet daily fruit intake recommendations of 2 cups per day and only 10% meet the vegetable intake recommendations of 3 cups per day. African American women are a high-risk group. In this study, a fourth-generation multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change was used to design and evaluate a Sisters Adding Fruits and Vegetables for Optimal Results (SAVOR) intervention for AA women. Methods: The study utilized a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with measurements taken at pretest, posttest (after the three-week intervention) and follow-up (at the end of eight weeks). SAVOR (n=26) was compared to an equivalent knowledge-based intervention (n=28). Process evaluation was done for program fidelity and satisfaction. A validated 38-item self-reported questionnaire was used to measure changes in MTM constructs and past 24-hour consumption of fruits and vegetables. Results: The SAVOR intervention resulted in improvement of mean consumption of fruits and vegetables in the experimental group from pre-test (2.78) to posttest (4.77) to recommended levels at follow-up (5.04) while in the comparison group they remained at around 3 (P<0.0001) Statistically significant changes (P<0.05) were noted for all MTM constructs except for participatory dialogue. Conclusion: The SAVOR intervention was found to be efficacious and established the robustness of MTM. SAVOR can be replicated for future effectiveness trials.

Evaluation of a Sexual Health Approach to Prevent HIV Among Low Income, Urban, Primarily African American Women: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (3_supplement) ◽  
pp. 81-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice “Bean” E. Robinson ◽  
Gary Uhl ◽  
Michael Miner ◽  
Walter O. Bockting ◽  
Karen E. Scheltema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
African American ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
American Women ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the Prime Time Sister Circles (PTSC) program's impact on hypertension among midlife African American women

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chidinma A. Ibe ◽  
Danielle R. Haywood ◽  
Ciana Creighton ◽  
Yidan Cao ◽  
Angel Gabriel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Healthcare Costs ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Prime Time ◽  
American Women ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Federally Qualified Health Center

Abstract Background The Prime-Time Sister Circles® (PTSC) program is a multifaceted, community-based peer support intervention targeting African American women who are 40 to 75 years of age. It aims to reduce hypertension disparities observed among African American women by promoting adherence to antihypertensive therapies, including lifestyle modification and therapeutic regimens. Methods The PTSC randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the PTSC Program on improved blood pressure control, healthcare utilization attributed to cardiovascular events, and healthcare costs. The study began in 2016 and will end in 2022. African American women who are 40–75 years old, have been diagnosed with hypertension, reside in Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, Maryland, and receive their care from Unity Health Care, a federally qualified health center in Washington, D.C., or Baltimore Medical System, a federally qualified health center in Baltimore, Maryland, are eligible to participate. Those randomized to the intervention group participate in the PTSC Program, which spans 13 weeks and comprises facilitator-led discussions, didactic training about hypertension management, and peer-based problem-solving concerning CVD risk factors and their amelioration. Blood pressure, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, self-reported adherence, physical activity, dietary practices, stress, and healthcare utilization data are collected at baseline, 13 weeks (end of the intervention), 9 months (months post-intervention), and 15 months (one year after the intervention). Healthcare costs will be computed at the end of the study. The study’s design is reported in the present manuscript, wherein we employed the SPIRIT checklist to guide its construction. Discussion Disparities in hypertension prevalence and management observed among mid-life African American women exist as a result of a confluence of structural determinants of health. Consequently, there is a need to develop, implement, and evaluate culturally appropriate and relevant interventions that are tailored to their lived experiences. The PTSC Trial aims to assess the impact of the program on participants’ cardiovascular, psychosocial, and cost outcomes. Its results have implications for advancing the science of designing and implementing culturally relevant interventions for African American women. Trial registration Unique identifier: NCT04371614. Retrospectively registered on April 30, 2020.

scholarly journals Evaluation of two vaccine education interventions to improve pertussis vaccination among pregnant African American women: A randomized controlled trial

Vaccine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1551-1558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Kriss ◽  
Paula M. Frew ◽  
Marielysse Cortes ◽  
Fauzia A. Malik ◽  
Allison T. Chamberlain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
American Women ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Education Interventions
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