A Randomized Control Trial of Conversations Advancing Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Intervention

The investigators will employ a randomized controlled trial through which individualparticipants will be randomized to either the intervention or control group.Randomization will be achieved by employing a computer program containing a random numbergenerator (e.g., R). Given the study will be conducted at two sites (Rio Grande Valleyand Harris County), randomization and subsequent clinical trials will be conductedindependently at each site for feasibility and practicability. Participants in thecontrol group will receive no intervention, but will be invited to receive healtheducation sessions after the follow‐up period has ended at 6‐months post intervention.Trained interventionists (e.g., CHWs) will deliver the intervention across four in‐personvisits and provide verbal reinforcement using implementation scripts, evidence‐basedskills (e.g., motivational interviewing, protocol‐based counseling, health education) toleverage opportunities during conversations with participants to address flawedinformation and provide accurate information about quality of life‐wellness‐mental health(Session #1), blood pressure (Session #2), nutrition (Session #3), and physical activity(Session #4). Interventionists will utilize their CARE facilitators guide with embeddedscripts to address inaccurate information on quality of life‐wellness‐mental health,blood pressure, nutrition, and physical activity and gently challenge/provide accurateinformation and sources.Throughout the study period, the participants will complete the CARE + CS4 survey onlinevia a Qualtrics or REDcap link for both study arms at 4 (four) timepoints: baseline,post‐intervention, 3 months after intervention, and 6 months after intervention. The CARE+ CS4 survey is a153 item questionnaire that will evaluate Health‐related Quality ofLife; Flawed information, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs; Health Behavior(Measuring and monitoring blood pressure), physical activity, nutrition, sleep); Physicaland Mental Wellbeing; Social Needs, and Healthcare Utilization among participants.