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Dr
Mariam
Molokhia
mariam.molokhia@kcl.ac.uk
Marjorie
Lima do Vale
marjorie.lima_do_vale@kcl.ac.uk
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Heart disease,strokes and breast cancer are highest in deprived areas and are under-diagnosed in women and ethnic minorities.
In this 15-month study we will explore whether hairdressing and beauty salons can increase cardiovascular disease and breast cancer awareness and screening among ethnically diverse women living in South and West London neighbourhoods. Hairdressers and beauty salons,supported by nurses/healthcare assistants (HCAs) at local GP practices,will act as health advocates. They will encourage cardiovascular disease and breast cancer awareness and screening among ethnically diverse women whilst promoting the use of a culturally adapted online tool that will encourage clients to attend GP practices for health check-ups where indicated.
Stage 1 (Readiness) will consult salon staff (hairdressers/beauty therapists),clients,surgery nurses and health care assistants using face-to-face/e-mail questionnaire/interviews,online workshops to develop an action plan,identify culturally appealing content for adaptations of the online tool and how it can be accessed by users.
In Stage 2 (Intervention co-development),salon staff and clients will co-develop the online tool to fit their needs. We will ask clients to use blood pressure monitors at home with telephone support from a practice nurse. We will train hairdressers to use the online tool and simple health promoting messages.
In Stage 3 (Feasibility),we will work with eight salons and four GP Practices. We will see whether salon staff can promote the use of the tool by clients to book and attend their GP for a health check-up. We will ask salon staff and clients about what enabled or prevented use,including any technological,financial or cultural factors,and seek feedback from nurses and surgery staff about their experiences of supporting the hairdressers. We will collect data on recruitment and retainment of salons,salon staff,clients,use of the online tool,and attendance to GP for a check-up.
Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.
The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:
Interventional type: Complex Intervention;
You can take part if:
You may not be able to take part if:
Exclusion criteria for hairdressers 1.Less than 18 years old or 2. Non-fluent in English or 3. Unable to provide informed consent Exclusion criteria for healthcare providers 1.Less than 18 years old or 2. Non-fluent in English or 3. Unable to provide informed consent Exclusion criteria for key stakeholders 1.Less than 18 years old or 2. Non-fluent in English or 3. Unable to provide informed consent Exclusion criteria for clients attending the salons 1.Less than 18 years old or 2. Non-fluent in English or 3. Unable to provide informed consent 4. Unable to use a mobile phone due to severe mental or physical impairment will be excluded. 5. Severe or terminal illness,mental illness,dementia,or severe learning difficulties,are pregnant or nursing mothers.
Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.
Marjorie
Lima do Vale
marjorie.lima_do_vale@kcl.ac.uk
Dr
Mariam
Molokhia
mariam.molokhia@kcl.ac.uk
More information about this study, what is involved and how to take part can be found on the study website.
The study is sponsored by King's College London and funded by NIHR Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) .
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