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October 04, 2007
Research Center seeks participants for a Health Promotion Study for Women Aging with Disabilities
Houston -- (August 14, 2007) -- The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is seeking women who would like to participate in a health promotion study for women aging with physical disabilities. This research project is part of a national study conducted by a team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
According to Dr. Margaret Nosek, the study's principal investigator, women aging with physical disabilities make up one of the most disadvantaged and rapidly growing segments of the U.S. population. She states that "despite the large size of this population and the numbers of problems they face in maintaining their health and quality of life, they have received little attention in the movement to promote healthy behaviors". The purpose of the research study that the Houston-based research group is conducting is to test a health promotion workshop program specifically designed for women aging with physical disabilities. According to Nosek, the workshop program is designed to "enhance participants' sense of control over their health, improve their health behaviors, and enhance their sense of connectedness with others - all factors that ultimately improve overall quality of life." This study will allow the researchers to explore whether or not the program meets those expectations.
Staten Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. 470 Castleton Avenue Staten Island, New York 10301 is one of 12 U.S. Centers for Independent Living participating in the research study.
Women with physical disabilities who are interested may call the Staten Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. at 718 720-9016 ask for Courtney Gross for more information. Qualified participants will receive a small payment for their participation in the study.
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Staten Island Center for Independent Living, Inc.
For further information contact:
Courtney Gross, 718-720-9016
Posted by Nancy at October 4, 2007 12:44 PM