Reducing health disparities among African Americans and Hispanic Americans: Intervention research funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

A panel of investigators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) will present findings from four community-based intervention research studies conducted with the aim of reducing health disparities. The first study focused on identifying the factors associated with the use of diabetes education resources by adult Hispanics near the US-Mexico border. A second study describes the outcomes of an evaluation of an innovative educational intervention to promote positive breast health behavior among Latinas in south Los Angeles. The third study provides information about factors that contribute to increased participation in colorectal screening among African American men. The fourth study will provide findings from a study to increase diabetes self-management among African Americans. All presenters will discuss effective strategies for reaching the various population groups, lessons learned, and public policy issues and implications.