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Building Access to Food Through Systems and Solidarity (BASIS): A Subsidized and Culturally-adapted Produce Box Program for Immigrant Communities of Brooklyn, NY

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Cardiometabolic Disease
Registration Number
NCT07076251
Lead Sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to improve diet and social cohesion among Chinese American families living in New York City (NYC) through a program that provides whole grains and legumes, builds ethnic identity, and fosters family resilience. The study ultimately aims to leverage this program to address cardiometabolic disease disparities in a culturally meaningful way.

Detailed Description

The goal of this study is to improve diet and social cohesion among Chinese American families living in New York City (NYC). In this 12-month program, families will receive a box of whole grains and legumes, bilingual children's books (every other month), and nutrition education/recipes every month. This project is a partnership between NYU and 3 multisectoral organizations (i.e., a local farm, community-based organization, and bilingual book subscription company). The program will be evaluated using surveys at the beginning and end of the 12-month program. Through this pre-post evaluation, the investigators will evaluate the impact of the program on intake of whole grains and fruits and vegetables (inclusive of legumes). The study ultimately aims to leverage this program to address cardiometabolic disease disparities in a culturally meaningful way.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Adults aged 18-90 years
  2. Self-identify as Chinese or Chinese American
  3. Caretaker or parent of at least one child who lives with them between the ages of 2-6 years
  4. Willing and able to provide written consent
  5. Comfortable speaking English, Cantonese, or Mandarin; reading in English or simplified or traditional Chinese
  6. Can travel to CPC site for box pick-up monthly
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Individuals who don't meet the eligibility criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in daily intake of whole grains (ounces/day) as assessed by the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) 26-item Dietary Screener Questionnaire (DSQ)Baseline, End of Intervention (~12 months)

The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) 26-item Dietary Screener Questionnaire (DSQ) is a tool used to assess dietary intake. It focuses on the frequency of consumption of specific foods and beverages within the past month. The DSQ is designed to capture intakes of fruits and vegetables, dairy/calcium, added sugars, whole grains/fiber, red meat, and processed meat.

Change in daily intake of fruits and vegetables (inclusive of legumes; cups/day) as assessed by the NCI 26-item DSQBaseline, End of Intervention (~12 months)

The NCI 26-item DSQ is a tool used to assess dietary intake. It focuses on the frequency of consumption of specific foods and beverages within the past month. The DSQ is designed to capture intakes of fruits and vegetables, dairy/calcium, added sugars, whole grains/fiber, red meat, and processed meat.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Family functioning scoreBaseline, End of Intervention (~12 months)

Family functioning score will be assessed via self-report using a validated questionnaire about family interactions and dynamics.

Change in the percent of individuals who report that they have food insecurityBaseline, End of Intervention (~12 months)

Outcome measure is assessed through a self-administered survey.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NYU Langone Health

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New York, New York, United States

NYU Langone Health
🇺🇸New York, New York, United States

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