The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #64246

Amy Schulz, PhD¹, Barbara A. Israel, DrPH¹, Shannon Zenk, MPH², Edith A. Parker, DrPH³, Kathryn Cook, MPH⁴, and Geneva Miller⁵. (1) Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan, School of Public Health, 5134 SPH II, 1420 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, 734-647-0221, ajschulz@umich.edu, (2) School of Public Health, Health Behavior & Health Education, University of Michigan, 1420 Washington Heights, Room M5511 SPH II, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, (3) Department of Health Behavior & Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1420 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, (4) Detroit Health Department, 1151 Taylor, Detroit, MI 48202, (5) East Side Village Health Worker, 2619 Cadillac Blvd., Detroit, MI 48219

In this presentation we will present results from a longitudinal analysis of data collected using a Community Based Participatory Research process, and focused on social determinants of health of African American women residing on Detroit's east side. Specifically, we examine the extent to which levels of self reported stress related to neighborhood conditions account for variation in levels of self reported health status over time. We examine the extent to which the self-reported availability of social support, indicators of spirituality/religiosity, and indicators of community social bonds are positively associated with health outcomes over time. We will describe results from this analysis within the context of a community-based participatory research and intervention effort, and discuss implications for community health interventions designed to address social determinants of health among African American women residing in high-poverty urban communities.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe a procedure for using data collected using a community based participatory research process to help shape a community health intervention.
• Discuss how availability of social support and indicators of community social bonds are positively associated with health outcomes for African American women in Detroit.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.