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This session presents the findings from one ongoing quasi experimental study focusing on a church based diabetes education and physical activity program and three completed research studies. Presentations will discuss the findings from a retrospective study that examined the needs of youth who are infected with HIV as they transition into adult health care, a randomize clinical trial that sought to understand the relationship between maternal health beliefs and medication adherence in asthmatic children, and a quasi experimental study that examined interventions to reduce post partum smoking relapse.

Session Objectives: Identify the public health needs of the specific populations in each study. Describe the study design and evaluate the outcomes to date in each study.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)