Adaptation of a Lay Health Advisor Model as a Recruitment and Retention Strategy in a Clinical Trial of College Student Smokers

Shiloh Jordan Varvel, Nikole J. Cronk, Kari Jo Harris, Anne B. Scott

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Abstract

This study describes and provides results from a process evaluation of a lay health advisor (LHA) model to enhance participation in a clinical trial of the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on smoking cessation in college fraternity and sorority members. The implementation of the model had two phases: (a) the selection and training of LHAs as liaisons between research staff and participants and (b) LHAs' roles in recruitment and retention. Perceptions of the LHA model were explored using survey questionnaires. Trial participants (N = 118) and LHAs (N = 8) were generally satisfied with the model and identified LHAs as helpful to participation. Seventy-four percent of chapter members were screened and 73% of participants received three of the four motivational interviewing sessions. These results indicate the LHA model was well received and met the needs of the research project.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)751-759
Number of pages9
JournalHealth Promotion Practice
Volume11
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2010

Keywords

  • clinical trial
  • college students
  • lay health advisors

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