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.