Corner-based COVID-19 prevention program for Latino day laborers
VALE+TU SALUD: CORNER-BASED RANDOMIZED TRIAL TO TEST A LATINO DAY LABORER PROGRAM ADAPTED TO PREVENT COVID 19
This corner-based program helps Latino day laborers learn group problem-solving and practical actions to lower their risk of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063994 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited at the street-corner where day laborers gather to join a small group led by trained staff who use group problem-solving to create an action plan for preventing respiratory infections. The program adapts a proven, portable outreach model used with entry-level construction workers to focus on handwashing, physical distancing, preventive care, healthy eating, use of resources, and social support. Neighborhood corners are randomized to receive the program or usual services, and participants are followed over time to track behavior changes and infection outcomes. The study focuses on adult Latino men who do day-labor construction work in Texas and delivers the intervention where workers already meet.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Latino adult day laborers (age 21+) who gather at street corners in the Houston/Texas area for construction work.
Not a fit: People who are not day laborers, who live outside the study area, are under 21, or do not attend corner-based gatherings are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce COVID-19 and other respiratory infections among day laborers and help connect them to health resources and healthier habits.
How similar studies have performed: A related 'Your Health Is Worth More' corner-based program has successfully reduced injury risks in entry-level construction workers, but applying it to prevent COVID-19 is a new adaptation.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez-Esquer, Maria Eugenia — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Fernandez-Esquer, Maria Eugenia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.