Vale+ Program for Coronavirus Prevention

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMaria E Fernandez-Esquer, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to determine the cultural, socioeconomic, inter/personal and work-related factors that influence COVID 19 mitigation practices including social distancing, hand-washing and Personal protective equipment (PPE) use, to adapt, implement, and test Vale+Tú Salud in a cluster randomized trial to assess the extent to which LDL report increased adherence with COVID 19 mitigation practices 1 month post intervention and to promote Vale+Tú Salud just-in-time results and increase its capacity to rapidly disseminate findings among groups that serve LDL and other Latino immigrants.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Latino Day Laborers (LDL) and focuses on understanding how cultural, social, and work factors affect COVID-19 safety practices. Participants will help test a program aimed at improving adherence to measures like social distancing and PPE use.

Inclusion Criteria

Self-identify as Hispanic or Latino

Be present at the corner for the purposes of looking for work

Exclusion Criteria

Have not been previously hired to work at a corner

I have had COVID-19 symptoms in the last 2 days.

Participant Groups

The study tests 'Vale+Tú Salud', an adapted program for LDLs to prevent COVID-19 spread. It includes group problem-solving sessions, standard care advice, and booster sessions to reinforce behaviors.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: COVID-19 Group Problem Solving and booster callExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention