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San Diego Prevention Research Center

San Diego Prevention Research Center. A University-Community Partnership. May 11, 2006. San Diego Prevention Research Center.

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San Diego Prevention Research Center

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  1. San DiegoPrevention Research Center A University-Community Partnership May 11, 2006

  2. San Diego Prevention Research Center • An interdisciplinary academic-community partnership committed to conducting research and education to promote physical activity and improve the health of Latino populations • To translate research into practices that are meaningful to Latino communities and that can be sustained through formal and informal community networks

  3. What is the PRC Program? A national network of academic, public health, and community partners linking research and public health practice Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  4. Why Physical Activity? California Health Interview Survey (2001)

  5. Physical Activity among Latinos • Disparities in rates of physical activity often attributed to: • Barriers: language, economic • Cultural norms • Social factors: lack of support, gender roles • Structural factors: crime, safety

  6. SD-PRC Divisions • Collaboration & Partnerships • Communication & Dissemination • Evaluation • Research • Training & Education

  7. Collaboration & Partnerships:Community Advisory Board • San Ysidro Health Center • CASA Familiar • MAAC Project • St. Charles • San Ysidro School District • Willow Elementary • County of San Diego Health & Human Services, South Region

  8. Research Knowledge Translation Communication & Dissemination • Latino Health Network • Website Development • Identification of Instruments • Guidelines for Cultural Adaptation

  9. Evaluation Measuring SDPRC’s overall mission Evaluate Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Meeting HP 2010 PA objectives Hispanic Health objectives

  10. Research The research division is engaged in two activities: Needs Assessment • Environmental Assessment • Key informant interviews • Behavioral observations • Community Survey Intervention Activities • Train-the-trainer curriculum • Physical Activity Toolkit

  11. Training & Education • Annual Physical Activity Conferences • Assistance to health clinics • Mentoring and training students

  12. What Can the SDPRC Do For YOU! • Physical Activity Resource • Latino Health Network • Culturally sensitive measures and interventions to assess and promote physical activity in the Latino Community • Provide Workshops

  13. What Can YOU Do for the SDPRC! • Update the SDPRC on your community physical activity events • Keep us informed on what you are doing! • Help us identify community organizations for UCSD or SDSU student training placements

  14. Leadership and Administration • Center Director: John P. Elder, PhD, MPH • Co-Director: Barbara Ainsworth, PhD, MPH • Co-Director: Kevin Patrick, MD, MS • Deputy Director: Amelia Arroyo • Collaboration & Partnership: Greg Talavera, MD, MPH; Patricia Quintana, MD • Communication & Dissemination: Barbara Ainsworth, PhD, MPH; Elva Arredondo, PhD; Suzanna Martinez, MPH • Evaluation: Karen Coleman, PhD • Research: Guadalupe X. Ayala, PhD, MPH; Jennifer Terpstra, MPH; M. Laura Johnson, BA • Training & Education: Linda Hill, MD, MPH, Lindsay Dillon, MPH, and Jill Rybar, MPH

  15. For more information: Amelia Arroyo Deputy Director 9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 221 San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 594-2322 www.sdprc.org Naomi Lujan 9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 221 San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 594-2395

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