Remote Implementation of a School-Based Health Promotion and Health Coaching Program in Low-Income Urban and Rural Sites: Program Impact during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Liana Gefter (), Nancy Morioka-Douglas, Ashini Srivastava, Can Angela Jiang, Sonal J. Patil and Eunice Rodriguez
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Liana Gefter: Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Nancy Morioka-Douglas: Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Ashini Srivastava: Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Can Angela Jiang: Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Sonal J. Patil: Cleveland Clinic Community Care, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
Eunice Rodriguez: Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 2, 1-21

Abstract: Background: Adapting existing health programs for synchronous remote implementation has the potential to support vulnerable youth during the COVID 19 pandemic and beyond. Methods: The Stanford Youth Diabetes Coaches Program (SYDCP), a school-based health promotion and coaching skills program, was adapted for remote implementation and offered to adolescents from low-income communities in the US: an urban site in San Jose, CA and rural sites in Lawrence County, MO, and Central Valley, CA. Participants completed online pre- and post- surveys. Analysis included paired T-tests, linear regression, and qualitative coding. Results: Of 156 enrolled students, 100 completed pre- and post-surveys. Of those: 84% female; 40% Hispanic; 37% White; 28% Asian; 3% African American; 30% other race. With T-tests and regression models, the following measures showed statistically significant improvements after program participation: health knowledge, patient activation, health understanding and communication, consumption of fruits and vegetables, psychosocial assets of self-esteem, self-efficacy, problem-solving, and ability to reduce stress. Technology barriers were frequently reported at Lawrence County site. 96% participants reported making a lifestyle change after program participation. Conclusions: Remote implementation of health promotion programs for vulnerable youth in diverse settings has potential to support adoption of healthy behaviors, enhance patient activation levels, and improve psychosocial assets.

Keywords: vulnerable youth; child health; adolescent health; chronic diseases; community health; health communication; health educators; nutrition and diet; school health instruction; remote implementation; school-based health promotion; rural and urban health prevention programs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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