Grant Details
Grant Number: |
5R01CA132660-05 Interpret this number |
Primary Investigator: |
Nguyen, Bang |
Organization: |
Cancer Prevention Instit Of California |
Project Title: |
Reducing Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening in Vietnamese Americans |
Fiscal Year: |
2012 |
Abstract
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates in Vietnamese Americans are lower than those in non-Hispanic whites. Consistent with our long-term goal of reducing morbidity and mortality caused by colorectal cancer, we propose to disseminate an evidence-based lay health worker (LHW) intervention supported by a media campaign (Media) to increase CRC screening in this poor and medically underserved population. We will use the Pathways Framework, Community-Based Participatory Research process, and Diffusion of Innovations Theory to guide our approach to the intervention, community participation, and dissemination. The specific aims of this study are to: 1) evaluate the effectiveness of a CRC LHW + Media intervention in increasing CRC screening among Vietnamese Americans aged 50 to 74 who have never had a CRC screening test, 2) identify predictors of CRC screening, and 3) evaluate the process of community participation. Following formative research using a cognitive testing approach to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate health education materials and survey instruments, we will conduct a cluster randomized trial among Vietnamese Americans aged 50-74 in Santa Clara County California, who have never had a CRC screening test prior to recruitment. We will follow two longitudinal cohorts among whom we will conduct a pre-intervention survey of participants' knowledge, intention, and behavior as regards CRC screening; implement CRC screening educational sessions in an experimental group and nutrition educational sessions in a comparison group; and conduct a post-intervention survey. Each of the two cohorts will include 150 men and 150 women to have a total sample size of 600. The media intervention component will distribute Vietnamese-language health education materials through print and electronic media. We will evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention by comparing the frequency of screening using pre- and post-intervention surveys. To test our primary hypothesis regarding the effects of the intervention on screening activity, we will use Z-tests. We will also employ logistic regression models to test the effects of the intervention and to identify predictors for CRC screening. In addition, we will conduct process evaluation of the intervention and community participation. If this intervention is found to be effective, this LHW model could be applied in health promotion programs to further reduce disparities in CRC screening in Vietnamese Americans and evaluated in other behavioral objectives and settings to reduce health disparities in other poor and underserved populations.
Publications
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Lay Health Worker Intervention to Increase Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Vietnamese Americans.
Authors: Jih J.
, Stewart S.L.
, Luong T.N.
, Nguyen T.T.
, McPhee S.J.
, Nguyen B.H.
.
Source: Preventing Chronic Disease, 2020-04-30 00:00:00.0; 17, p. E33.
EPub date: 2020-04-30 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 32352912
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Community Participation in Health Disparity Intervention Research in Vietnamese American Community.
Authors: Nguyen B.H.
, Luong N.T.
, Lehr K.T.
, Marlow E.
, Vuong Q.N.
.
Source: Progress In Community Health Partnerships : Research, Education, And Action, 2016 Summer; 10(2), p. 207-15.
PMID: 27346766
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Effectiveness of Lay Health Worker Outreach in Reducing Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening in Vietnamese Americans.
Authors: Nguyen B.H.
, Stewart S.L.
, Nguyen T.T.
, Bui-Tong N.
, McPhee S.J.
.
Source: American Journal Of Public Health, 2015 Oct; 105(10), p. 2083-9.
PMID: 26270306
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Cognitive Interviews of Vietnamese Americans on Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Health Educational Materials.
Authors: Nguyen B.H.
, Nguyen C.P.
, McPhee S.J.
, Stewart S.L.
, Bui-Tong N.
, Nguyen T.T.
.
Source: Ecology Of Food And Nutrition, 2015; 54(5), p. 455-69.
PMID: 25782182
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