Participate in research
for Acres Homes!
The Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group is excited to provide a space where residents can learn about research opportunities. We hope residents can make their voice heard and help improve Acres Homes.
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Current Research Projects
Health In My Hands Research Study
We invite women ages 18–75 to participate in the Health in My Hands Research Study.
We are looking for women who are either due for or up to date with one or more of the following:
a. Breast cancer screening (mammogram)
b. Cervical cancer screening (Pap test and/or HPV test)
c. HPV vaccination
If you are eligible, you may be invited to participate in a small group discussion or a one-on-one interview to share your experiences and perspectives about breast and cervical cancer prevention. Your feedback will help researchers develop programs and educational resources that better meet the needs of our communities.
Participation is voluntary. Eligible participants will receive a gift card for their time.
Health and environmental risks and benefits of red/processed
meat consumption – a communication-centered exploratory
study
We invite Acres Homes residents to share their valuable opinions on red meat and its effects on personal
health and the planet. Your help will enhance our understanding to create practical ways to cut back on red
meat while promoting affordable, sustainable, and culturally relevant healthy eating options that improve
health for families and individuals.
Eligibility: To participate, you must be a resident of the Greater Houston area or a student at Lone Star
College, aged 18–40, able to read and write in English or Spanish, and have no doctor-recommended
special diets for pre-existing conditions.
Participants will receive a $40 USBank Visa gift card for their time completing one 40-45-minute one-to-
one interview via Zoom and a 3-minute survey at the end of the survey. To participate or learn more, email
ploomba@MDAnderson.org or call 713-745-3123.
Those interested in participating should take this 2-3-minute screening survey -
https://redcap.link/lessbeefingmoreliving
Email recruitment staff: ploomba@MDAnderson.org
