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01-02-2011 | Original Paper

Recruiting Elderly with a Migration and/or Low Socioeconomic Status in the Prevention Study OptimaHl 60plus

Authors: Katharina M. Keimer, Jessica A. Dreas, Holger Hassel

Published in: Journal of Prevention | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

OptimaHl 60plus was a prevention study that included the participatory development and evaluation of an interdisciplinary counseling aid and aimed to improve the nutrition and physical activity behavior of people 60 years and older. The direct involvement of this vulnerable group in prevention programs might contribute to a reduction of inequities in health. This article describes the recruitment of the elderly, especially those with low socioeconomic or migration status, to the OptimaH1 60plus study. It presents successful strategies to reach and recruit the elderly. Community partner involvement, focus groups, translated intervention material, and involving the media all facilitated recruitment. The article gives recommendations for research, practice, and policy implications.

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Title: Recruiting Elderly with a Migration and/or Low Socioeconomic Status in the Prevention Study OptimaHl 60plus
Authors: Katharina M. Keimer
Jessica A. Dreas
Holger Hassel
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Prevention / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 2731-5533
Electronic ISSN: 2731-5541
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-010-0221-9

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