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ArticleClinical and translational science2015

Multiple Comorbidities and Interest in Research Participation Among Clients of a Nonprofit Food Distribution Site.

Robin T Higashi, Simon J Craddock Lee, Tammy Leonard, Erica L Cuate, Jay Cole, Sandi L Pruitt

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Article in Clinical and translational science, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1.8field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Robin T HigashiDepartment of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Simon J Craddock LeeDepartment of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Tammy LeonardDepartment of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Erica L CuateDepartment of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Jay ColeCrossroads Community Services, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Sandi L PruittDepartment of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Texas Oncology · USThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · USCrossroads Community Hospital · USUniversity of Dallas · US

Funding

UT Southwestern Medical Center Simmons Comprehensive Cancer CenterP30CA142543 · NCI · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · PI Sandi Leigh Pruitt · 2010 to 2026
$53.7M
UT Southwestern Center for Translational Medicine (UL1/KL2/TL1)UL1TR001105 · NCATS · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · PI TOTO, ROBERT DANIEL · 2013 to 2017
$24.5M
UT Southwestern Center of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR)R24HS022418 · AHRQ · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · PI HALM, ETHAN A · 2013 to 2017
$5.0M
AHRQ HHS R24 HS022418AHRQ HHS R24 HS 22418-01NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001105NCATS NIH HHS UL1TR001105NCI NIH HHS 5 P30 CA142543-02NCI NIH HHS P30 CA142543
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPersons accessing food from nonprofit distribution sites face numerous challenges and typically have significant unmet health needs. However, given limited and intermittent healthcare system engagement, this vulnerable population is underrepresented in clinical research. We sought to better understand the health needs of a nonclinical population to inform future research and interventions.

methodsFocus groups were conducted in English (n = 4) and Spanish (n = 4) with clients of Crossroads Community Services (CCS), the largest distributor of North Texas Food Bank. Discussions probed participants' health status, healthcare utilization, understanding and utilization of mammography, and attitudes toward participation in research.

resultsParticipants included 42 CCS clients, primarily Hispanic or African American women. Participants reported multiple comorbid conditions among household members, yet utilization of health services was often limited by cost. The majority expressed interest in participating in research to communicate their health concerns and obtain emotional support.

conclusionCCS clients represent a high-need, under-reached population willing to engage in health-related research that affords them opportunity to connect with peers in group settings and obtain information to improve management of daily life challenges. The Community Assistance Research (CARe) Initiative, a community-academic collaboration, establishes a much-needed opportunity for ongoing clinical research and intervention among this underserved population.

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Health BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeOrganizations, NonprofitPatient SelectionAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBlack or African AmericanComorbidityFemaleFocus GroupsFood AssistanceHealthcare DisparitiesHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services Needs and DemandHealth Statusfood bankshealthcare utilizationhealth disparitiesparticipation in research

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PMID26277918
PMCPMC4626299
OpenAlexW1942475593

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