COVID-19 Risk Reduction Among African American Parishioners

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Conditions studied: Coronavirus

In brief

African American adults, specifically those managing chronic disease and social isolation, are one of the most vulnerable groups susceptible to COVID-19. This intervention involves a multi-disciplinary and culturally sensitive approach to address two major COVID-19 related challenges in this population. First, this program collaborates with predominantly African American churches to implement Federal and State guidelines aimed at preventing outbreaks of COVID-19 at faith-based gatherings. Second, this program trains church-based health advisors to help African American older parishioners manage their chronic health conditions and reduce psychological distress during the pandemic.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04542343

Run by

Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

People needed

405

Starts

2021-06-01

Expected to finish

2022-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2024-05-22

Who can join

Age: 55 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• African American older adults aged 55 years with a chronic medical condition or 65years and older
• Have at least one risk factor for COVID-19

You may not qualify if…

• Resident of care facility
• Cognitive deficit (identified by short version of mini-mental instrument)
• Does not self-identify as African American and/or Black
• Under the age of 55years
• Unable to speak and/or read English

Where it is running

• Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science — Los Angeles, California, United States

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