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Orfin RH, Uceda V, Gardner C, Estrada B, Tamayo E, Hernández-Torres R, Li D, Rahman I, McIntosh S, Ossip DJ, Cupertino AP, Cartujano-Barrera F. Recruiting Latino young adults into a vaping cessation study via social media: Feasibility and cost analysis. Tob Prev Cessat 2024; 10:TPC-10-16. [PMID: 38596182 PMCID: PMC11002960 DOI: 10.18332/tpc/186146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to assess the feasibility and cost of recruiting young Latino adults (aged 18-25 years) to participate in a vaping cessation study via social media and to describe the baseline characteristics of participants enrolled via social media. METHODS Paid advertisements were launched using the Meta Ads platform, which serves ads to users on Facebook and Instagram. Key measures of audience targeting included ages 18-25 years, all genders, and the following interests: 'electronic cigarettes', 'vape', 'Latin pop', and 'Latin music'. The advertisements invited young Latino adults to join a text messaging vaping cessation study. By clicking on the advertisements, interested individuals were directed to a website to fill in a contact form. The study team contacted individuals who filled in the form, assessed them for study eligibility, and, if eligible, enrolled them in the study. RESULTS A total of 164 individuals completed the contact form, and 26 were successfully enrolled in the study. The enrollment efficiency ratio was 15.9% (26/164). The cost per enrollment was US$94.14. The participants' mean age was 22.7 years (SD=1.6). Half of the participants (50%) were male, 38.5% were female, and 11.5% were gender non-conforming/non-binary. Two-thirds of the participants (69.2%) were born in the US, 23.1% in Puerto Rico, and 7.7% in Mexico. Eight participants (30.7%) selected Spanish as their language of preference. In terms of the type of vaping device, 16 participants (61.5%) indicated using disposables, 6 (23.1%) cartridges/pods, and 4 (15.4%) tanks/refillable. Sixteen participants (61.5%) reported using marijuana in e-cigarettes. Six participants (23.1%) had high e-cigarette dependence. Twenty participants (76.9%) had attempted to quit e-cigarettes in the past year. CONCLUSIONS It is feasible to recruit young Latino adults for a vaping cessation study via social media. Social media offers a relatively low-cost approach to recruiting a diverse sample of Latino young adults who vape.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rafael H. Orfin
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
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- School of Medicine, St. George's University, United States
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- Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
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- Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
- Department of Environmental Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, United States
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Mälstam E, Asaba E, Åkesson E, Guidetti S, Patomella AH. The Feasibility of Make My Day-A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of a Stroke Prevention Program in Primary Healthcare. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6828. [PMID: 37835098 PMCID: PMC10572257 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20196828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Incorporating and sustaining engaging everyday activities (EEAs) in everyday life holds potential for improving health and wellbeing; thus, there is reason to explore EEAs as a behavioral change technique in stroke prevention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of the stroke prevention program Make My Day (MMD) for people with moderate-to-high risk for stroke in a primary healthcare setting, where EEAs are utilized to promote healthy activity patterns. A randomized controlled pilot trial was designed to evaluate the feasibility of MMD. Twenty-nine persons at risk for stroke were recruited and randomized into either an intervention group (n = 14) receiving MMD or a control group (n = 15) receiving brief health advice and support with goal setting. The results suggest that MMD is feasible, with timely recruitment, overall high response rates and study completion, and sensitivity to change in key outcome measures. Moreover, the results demonstrate that the application of EEAs can be useful for promoting behavioral change in stroke prevention. Recommendations for improvements for a full-scale trial include recruiting a relevant sample, using reliability- and validity-tested outcome measures, and implementing strategies to limit missing data.
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- Emelie Mälstam
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, 141-52 Stockholm, Sweden; (E.A.); (S.G.); (A.-H.P.)
- Department of Occupational and Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gävle, 801-76 Gävle, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, 141-52 Stockholm, Sweden; (E.A.); (S.G.); (A.-H.P.)
- Unit for Research, Development, and Education, Stockholm’s Sjukhem Foundation, 112-19 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Unit for Research, Development, and Education, Stockholm’s Sjukhem Foundation, 112-19 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Neurogeriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, 141-52 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, 141-52 Stockholm, Sweden; (E.A.); (S.G.); (A.-H.P.)
- Women’s Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme Medical Unit Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, 171-76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, 141-52 Stockholm, Sweden; (E.A.); (S.G.); (A.-H.P.)
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Pellegrini CA, Wilcox S, DeVivo KE, Jamieson S. Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Underrepresented Populations and Adults With Arthritis in Behavioral Interventions: A Scoping Review. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2023; 75:1996-2010. [PMID: 36752353 DOI: 10.1002/acr.25098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify strategies used to recruit and retain underrepresented populations and populations with arthritis or fibromyalgia (FM) into behavioral programs targeting exercise, physical activity, or chronic disease self management. METHODS Five bibliographic databases were searched for articles published between January 2000 and May 2022. The search focused on strategies and best practices for recruiting and retaining underrepresented populations or populations with arthritis or FM into disease self-management or physical activity/exercise programs. Abstracts and full-text articles were screened for inclusion by 2 independent reviewers, and 2 reviewers extracted data from included articles. RESULTS Of the 2,800 articles, a total of 43 publications (31 interventions, 8 reviews, 4 qualitative/descriptive studies) met criteria and were included. The majority of studies focused on physical activity/exercise (n = 36) and targeted African American (n = 17), Hispanic (n = 9), or arthritis populations (n = 7). Recruitment strategies that were frequently used included having race- or community-matched team members, flyers and information sessions in areas frequented by the population, targeted emails/mailings, and word of mouth referrals. Retention strategies used included having race- or community-matched team members, incentives, being flexible, and facilitating attendance. Most studies used multiple recruitment and retention strategies. CONCLUSION This scoping review highlights the importance of a multifaceted recruitment and retention plan for underrepresented populations and populations with arthritis or FM in behavioral intervention programs targeting exercise, physical activity, or chronic disease self management. Additional research is needed to better understand the individual effects of different strategies and the costs associated with the various recruitment/retention methods in underrepresented populations and populations with arthritis.
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Lopez-Olivo MA, Foreman JT, Leung C, Lin HY, Westrich-Robertson T, Hofstetter C, des Bordes JKA, Lyddiatt A, Leong A, Willcockson IU, Peterson SK, Suarez-Almazor ME. A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of social networking on chronic disease management in rheumatoid arthritis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2022; 56:152072. [PMID: 35872394 PMCID: PMC9862615 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2022.152072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Social networking has been shown to improve health outcomes in certain patient populations. While patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) increasingly use social networking to communicate with peers, the effects of these interactions are largely unknown. METHODS In a randomized controlled trial, we compared RA patients who participated in a social networking group moderated by peer leaders and who had access to a static website offering RA materials with a control group, who only had access to the website. The primary outcomes were patients' RA knowledge, self-efficacy and empowerment. Secondary outcomes included participation in desired health behaviors, and satisfaction with peer support, among others. Follow-up assessments were conducted at 3 and 6 months. Participants who never signed in were excluded from the primary analysis. RESULTS 105 participants were randomized to each group. Mean age was 52 (±12.4) and 92.4% were females. Knowledge scores improved in both groups, but only in the control group the differences observed at 3 and 6 months were significant (p≤0.02). Self-efficacy scores also improved in both groups, but only the differences observed at 6 months in the Facebook group were significant (p=0.02). When comparing groups, at 3 months the knowledge improvements observed in the control group were greater compared with those observed in the Facebook group (mean difference 0.4 versus 0.1; respectively, p=0.03). No other differences were observed in secondary outcomes between the 2 groups, except in peer support satisfaction. The Facebook® group reported greater peer support satisfaction in 3 out 5 subscales compared with the control group (p≤0.04). CONCLUSION Peer support satisfaction was higher in participants using an online social network, but this was not translated into greater disease knowledge or empowerment.
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- Maria A Lopez-Olivo
- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, United States
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- Musculoskeletal Group, Cochrane Collaboration, Ontario, Canada
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- Healthy Motivation and the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health of the Bone and Joint Decade, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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- School of Biomedical Informatics, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States; Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States.
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