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2024-10-26 @ 9:19 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00224237
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2017-02-23
First Post:
2005-09-20
Brief Title:
Exploring Folk Health Practices in Latinos With Chronic Medical Conditions
Sponsor:
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Organization:
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Exploring Folk Health Practices in Latinos With Chronic Medical Conditions
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2017-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will explore how culture influences the use of folk healing practices and medical services in Latinos with chronic medical conditions
Detailed Description:
Sociocultural aspects of using ethnomedical health practices in a community-based Latino population will be described using both qualitative and quantitative survey methods This study will rely heavily on its descriptive section which will use in-depth open-ended questions in a semi-structured personal interview format following qualitative research principles It will also use closed-ended questions in a short survey format to begin to explore some variables that may be associated with using traditional healing practices These variables include level of acculturation degree of family social support degree of adherence to standard medical regimens perceived health status presence of depressive symptoms and severity of co-illnesses These variables will be examined using common validated scales
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None