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The purpose of this project was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a faith-based health fair intervention in the Watts Community of Los Angeles. Community-based interventions are used in hard-to-reach communities to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve health care access. Based on a review of literature, there is a gap in knowledge regarding the efficacy of a health fair intervention, especially a faith-based health fair intervention. The goals of this project were to understand the effectiveness of health fairs with regard to improving knowledge, health-seeking behavior, and referral for health care.
Clients were recruited from two health fairs at PowerHouse Church in the Watts community; 34 clients completed a satisfaction survey after taking part in a health fair. The results suggest that the clients were willing to utilize at least two of the educational materials provided and showed a desire to change health behavior.
Advisor: | Kumrow, David E. |
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School: | California State University, Long Beach |
School Location: | United States -- California |
Source: | MAI 47/06M, Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Nursing, Public health, Health education |
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Publication Number: | 1466127 |
ISBN: | 978-1-109-17254-6 |