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A panel of investigators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions will present findings from five community-based intervention research studies conducted with the aim of reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes. The first study focuses on developing strategies for reducing child obesity in a rural Hispanic community using family-based intervention strategies. A second study identifies strategies for increasing adherence to drug regimens among older African Americans and reducing over-the-counter medication usage. The third study provides information about strategies for increasing the participation of African American males in prostate cancer screening. The fourth study will describe community-based strategies to increase diabetes self-management among African Americans. The fifth study provides information about the use of fotonovelas for improving management of diabetes and hypertension among African Americans.

Session Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be better able to 1.Describe strategies to reduce child obesity among Hispanic children in a rural community using family-based intervention strategies. 2.Discuss the impact of an educational program to improve adherence to drug regimens and reduce over-the-counter polypharmacy among African American older adults. 3.Discuss effective strategies for increasing the number of African American males who undergo screening for prostate cancer. 4.Describe the impact of a community-based intervention to improve self-management of diabetes among Hispanic adults with Type 2 Diabetes. 5.Describe the effectiveness of a computer driven talking fotonovelas in improving self-management behaviors of African Americans with diabetes and hypertension

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