The purpose of this study is to determine the cultural, socioeconomic, inter/personal andwork-related factors that influence COVID 19 mitigation practices including socialdistancing, hand-washing and Personal protective equipment (PPE) use, to adapt,implement, and test Vale+Tú Salud in a cluster randomized trial to assess the extent towhich LDL report increased adherence with COVID 19 mitigation practices 1 month postintervention and to promote Vale+Tú Salud just-in-time results and increase its capacityto rapidly disseminate findings among groups that serve LDL and other Latino immigrants.
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Behavioral: COVID-19 Group Problem Solving
Participants will have three core components to be delivered at the corner by trained
data collectors. Interactive dialogue component that incorporates popular education
activities aimed at developing social cohesion among LDLs, building awareness about
COVID-19 risks and protective behaviors and developing a personal commitment called "Mi
Promesa" to implement COVID mitigation practices. Navigation Component will consist of
providing information and linking LDLs with social service providers and the
"Multiplicador de salud"/Health Multiplier component that builds from the theoretical and
practice-based method of mobilizing social networks and social support.
Behavioral: Standard of Care
Participants will receive a COVID-19 prevention flyer and social resources list only
Behavioral: Booster session
Participants in this group will also receive a "booster phone call" 10 to 15 days after
the small group intervention to provide brief prompts to encourage participants to act on
their personal commitments and encourage them to seek community resources.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Self-identify as Hispanic or Latino
- Be present at the corner for the purposes of looking for work
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have not been previously hired to work at a corner
- Symptoms of COVID-19 in the previous 48 hours
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States
Investigator: Maria E Fernandez-Esquer, PhD
Contact: (713) 500-9657
Maria.E.Fernandez-Esquer@uth.tmc.edu
Maria E Fernandez-Esquer, PhD
(713) 500-9657
Maria.E.Fernandez-Esquer@uth.tmc.edu
Cesar L Pinzon-Gomez
(713) 500-9614
Cesar.L.PinzonGomez@uth.tmc.edu
Maria E Fernandez-Esquer, PhD, Principal Investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston