Leveraging Adaptation and Multilevel Implementation Strategies to Address Unique Health Promotion Challenges Among Cancer Survivors
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
The goal of the LEAP project is to improve the health and well-being of cancer survivors and their co-survivors living in persistent poverty areas by providing healthy behavior change support. This will be done by engaging the community in adapting beneficial approaches for promoting healthy diet and regular physical activity into a program for cancer survivors and co-survivors that is appropriate for the persistent poverty context and social determinants of health.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–89 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 89 * English speaking * Resident of Birmingham area or surrounding community * History of any type of cancer or the friend or family with of a cancer survivor Exclusion Criteria: * Serious difficulty hearing * History of dementia or organic brain syndrome * On primary treatment for cancer * No other other medical, psychological, or social characteristic that would interfere with participation in evaluation
Interventions
- BehavioralLEAP Program
Combines a publicly available website with educational materials related to healthy eating, regular exercise, and a healthy body weight. Interested community members can also join optional in person community-based events that reinforce the educational material on the website.
Location
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama