Month | Activities |
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August | • Mailed recruitment letters to individuals that met initial inclusion criteria • Posted flyers in 25-block radii in East Harlem • Participated in first community event (a “back to school”-themed celebration) where children and parents played nutrition games and received information about the study |
September | • Sent reminders for T2 appointments via texts and phone calls • Handed out flyers at large shopping complexes, local businesses, and other areas with high foot traffic • Participated in fall- and school-themed events where information about the study was provided |
October | • Sent reminders for T3 appointments via texts and phone calls • Re-posted flyers in 25-block radii in East Harlem • Participated in community events at new locations such as food-access organizations and local elementary schools; they also began to screen potential participants at community events to expedite enrollment |
November | • Mailed second batch of recruitment letters to potential participants • Provided flyers to churches |