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Study NCT ID:
NCT00005729
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-01-12
First Post:
2000-05-25
Brief Title:
CVD Nutrition Education for Low Literacy ESL Students
Sponsor:
San Diego State University
Organization:
San Diego State University
Study Overview
Official Title:
None
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2000-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
To promote cardiovascular health through nutritional education in a low literacy population enrolled in English as a Second Language ESL courses in the San Diego Community College District
Detailed Description:
BACKGROUND
The investigator originally applied for the grant in response to an NHLBI initiative on CVD Nutrition Education for Low Literacy Skills The initiative originated within the Prevention and Demonstration Branch of the DECA was approved by the September 1988 National Heart Lung and Blood Advisory Council and released in July 1990 However the grant was not awarded as part of the RFA
DESIGN NARRATIVE
An estimated 1800 students in 90 different classes were randomly assigned to the special nutritional intervention or an attention-control condition where a certification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR was taught Specially trained ESL teachers actually led the intervention classes which were designed in accordance with the NHLBI and American Red Cross guidelines respectively Specific educational content for the intervention group included sources of dietary fat and cholesterol nutrients affecting blood pressure basic shopping skills food preparation skills and dealing with special occasions ie potlucks A booster session was held to monitor progress provide reinforcement for success or additional problem solving for difficulties review materials and plan maintenance Consistent with a Social Learning Cognitive Theory SLT framework all sessions included modeling role playing corrective feedback and social reinforcement homework and confidence building activities With attention to the specific needs of this population which was low in literacy at least in English the smallest amount of information necessary was presented each point was made as vividly as possible participants restated and otherwise demonstrated their mastery of the material and frequent repetition was used A substantial period of formative research emphasized specific adaptations of existing material to make it appropriate for this population
Measurement occurred at baseline at three months and at a six months follow-up Measures included blood pressure total cholesterol heightweight waist and hip circumference 24-hour dietary recall SLT-based knowledge attitude and behavior variables the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System CASAS Life Skills Reading Test and Spanish literacy through the Cloze technique All self-report measurement except the CASAS was conducted in English or Spanish primarily through oral interview SLT knowledge attitude and behavioral measures of instructors in study and non-study classes were also assessed
The investigator originally applied for the grant in response to an NHLBI initiative on CVD Nutrition Education for Low Literacy Skills The initiative originated within the Prevention and Demonstration Branch of the DECA was approved by the September 1988 National Heart Lung and Blood Advisory Council and released in July 1990 However the grant was not awarded as part of the RFA
DESIGN NARRATIVE
An estimated 1800 students in 90 different classes were randomly assigned to the special nutritional intervention or an attention-control condition where a certification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR was taught Specially trained ESL teachers actually led the intervention classes which were designed in accordance with the NHLBI and American Red Cross guidelines respectively Specific educational content for the intervention group included sources of dietary fat and cholesterol nutrients affecting blood pressure basic shopping skills food preparation skills and dealing with special occasions ie potlucks A booster session was held to monitor progress provide reinforcement for success or additional problem solving for difficulties review materials and plan maintenance Consistent with a Social Learning Cognitive Theory SLT framework all sessions included modeling role playing corrective feedback and social reinforcement homework and confidence building activities With attention to the specific needs of this population which was low in literacy at least in English the smallest amount of information necessary was presented each point was made as vividly as possible participants restated and otherwise demonstrated their mastery of the material and frequent repetition was used A substantial period of formative research emphasized specific adaptations of existing material to make it appropriate for this population
Measurement occurred at baseline at three months and at a six months follow-up Measures included blood pressure total cholesterol heightweight waist and hip circumference 24-hour dietary recall SLT-based knowledge attitude and behavior variables the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System CASAS Life Skills Reading Test and Spanish literacy through the Cloze technique All self-report measurement except the CASAS was conducted in English or Spanish primarily through oral interview SLT knowledge attitude and behavioral measures of instructors in study and non-study classes were also assessed
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Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01HL046776 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01HL046776 |