Protocol Number: 03-CC-0301

Title:

Health Beliefs and Health Behavior Practices among Minorities with Rheumatic Diseases

Number:

03-CC-0301

Summary:

This study will explore the diverse health beliefs and behaviors among minority patients with rheumatic diseases. These diseases may cause joint pain, stiffness or swelling. Some can involve bones, muscles, tendons or ligaments. Some cause abnormalities of the immune system-the body's defense against disease. Some rheumatic diseases are painful or deforming and some can be life-threatening. Many rheumatic diseases occur more often and more severely in certain minority communities. This study will explore psychosocial and cultural factors related to rheumatic disease in minorities.

Patients enrolled in the NIAMS protocol Natural History or Rheumatic Disease in Minority Communities (protocol #01-AR-0227) may participate in this study. Participants will be evaluated at the NIAMS Community Health Center at the Upper Cardozo Health Center in Washington, D.C.

Participants will be interviewed about individual and community health behavior, and health beliefs about rheumatic disease and its effects on several areas of their life, including mood and physical activity. The interview will be in one of the following formats: 1) in-depth cognitive interview, 2) focus group, or 3) face-to-face interview, as follows:

In-Depth Cognitive Interview

Participants take part in a one-time interview conducted by one investigator, observed by another, and tape recorded. The interview lasts from 1 to 2 hours.

Focus Groups

Participants take part in a group interview of from 6 to 10 people during a one-time tape-recorded session that lasts from 2 to 2-1/2 hours. The group discussion is led by a moderator and a facilitator, who takes notes and makes observations.

Face-to Face Interview

Participants are interviewed twice - first upon enrollment at the NIAMS Community Health Center and again after 6 months' follow-up at the Center.

Sponsoring Institute:

Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center (CC)

Recruitment Detail

Type: Active Accrual Of New Subjects

Gender: Male & Female

Referral Letter Required: Yes

Population Exclusion(s): Children

Eligibility Criteria:

INCLUSION CRITERIA

Phase I and II Focus Groups and Cognitive Testing of Instruments:

Previously enrolled patients with known or suspected rheumatic disease and participating in NIAMS protocol # 01-AR-0227 "Natural History of Rheumatic Disease in Minority Communities" Individuals identified as community leaders or members of the Community Health Partnership will also be included in the focus groups.

Phase III Baseline and Follow-up Assessments:

Newly enrolled patients (within 7 days of enrollment on protocol 01-AR-0227) with known or suspected rheumatic disease participating in NIAMS protocol 01-AR-0227 "Natural History of Rheumatic Disease in Minority Communities."

Age greater than or equal to 18 years.

Willingness and capacity to provide informed consent

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

Patients will be excluded if any of the inclusion criteria on the parent protocol 01-AR-0227 cannot be met.

Special Instructions: Currently Not Provided

Keywords:

Health Disparities

Self Efficacy

Social Support

Complementary and Alternative

Recruitment Keywords:

Rheumatic Disease

Conditions:

Rheumatic Diseases

Investigational Drug(s):

None

Investigational Device(s):

None

Contacts:

Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793

Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov

Citations: Not Provided

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