Language
English
Publication Date
2-1-2024
Journal
Cancer Causes Control
DOI
10.1007/s10552-023-01753-4
PMID
37736870
Abstract
Purpose: Describe the method for conducting community-engaged research to identify needed changes for an existing evidence-based intervention, and prepare it for implementation in a community setting within the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center catchment area in an effort to achieve more equitable outcomes in diet-related disease risk factors.
Methods: The intervention, Family Eats, was developed over 10 years ago. It works directly with parents of Black/African American 9-12 year old children to create a healthy home food environment to support prevention of obesity and related cancers. Data collection with community stakeholders occurred through a series of Community Advisory Board (CAB) meetings guided by the Delphi Technique, an iterative approach for gaining group consensus on a topic.
Results: Key information on needed changes and potential implementation strategies were identified. Perceived level of engagement among CAB members was high overall and in terms of both quantity and quality.
Conclusion: The Delphi Technique shows promise as a method for conducting community-engaged research that promotes engagement and identifies key information needed to adapt and implement an existing intervention in a community setting.
Keywords
Child, Humans, Black or African American, Diet, Health Equity, Parents, Community-Based Participatory Research, Pediatric Obesity, Neoplasms, Behavioral interventions, Cancer prevention, Childhood obesity, Community outreach and engagement, Health equity
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Debbe; Callender, Chishinga; Dave, Jayna M; et al., "Health Equity in Action: Using Community-Engaged Research to Update an Intervention Promoting a Healthy Home Food Environment to Black/African American Families" (2024). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 6511.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/6511