Midpoint Evaluation of Community Health Strategies in Los Angeles
Author Information
Author(s): Maxwell Annette E., Yancey Antronette K., AuYoung Mona, Guinyard Joyce J., Glenn Beth A., Mistry Ritesh, Simon Paul A., Bastani Roshan, McCarthy William J., Fielding Jonathan E.
Primary Institution: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Hypothesis
Can community-based organizations effectively disseminate wellness strategies to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities?
Conclusion
The dissemination of wellness strategies was only marginally successful, leading to a shift in approach for future efforts.
Supporting Evidence
- Primary partners reported significant increases in implementation of wellness strategies.
- Only 29% of contacted secondary worksites completed the baseline assessment.
- The study highlighted the challenges of recruiting organizations to adopt wellness strategies.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well community groups could help people eat healthier and be more active, but it found that it was harder than expected to get organizations to join in.
Methodology
Community dialogues were conducted with representatives from health and social service organizations to develop and evaluate wellness strategies.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported data from organizations regarding the implementation of wellness strategies.
Limitations
Recruitment of secondary partners was lower than expected, affecting the overall implementation of wellness strategies.
Participant Demographics
Participants included representatives from 59 different government and nonprofit health and social service organizations, primarily serving racial and ethnic minority populations.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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