BACKGROUND: The Deaf community has not been adequately served by mainstream public health interventions. METHODS: A breast cancer education program adapted for the needs of the Deaf community was evaluated by 123 deaf and hard-of-hearing women using pre- and post-surveys and focus groups. RESULTS: Among the findings were the difficulty of recruiting Deaf community members to education and research programs; low adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines; insufficient breast-health knowledge; endorsement of the program; and suggestions for strengthening it. CONCLUSION: Deaf women will benefit from breast cancer education programs that specifically address their language, culture, and preferred learning styles.
BACKGROUND: The Deaf community has not been adequately served by mainstream public health interventions. METHODS: A breast cancer education program adapted for the needs of the Deaf community was evaluated by 123 deaf and hard-of-hearing women using pre- and post-surveys and focus groups. RESULTS: Among the findings were the difficulty of recruiting Deaf community members to education and research programs; low adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines; insufficient breast-health knowledge; endorsement of the program; and suggestions for strengthening it. CONCLUSION: Deaf women will benefit from breast cancer education programs that specifically address their language, culture, and preferred learning styles.
Authors: Amr S Soliman; Patricia B Mullan; Kieran S O'Brien; Silpa Thaivalappil; Robert M Chamberlain Journal: J Cancer Educ Date: 2011-09 Impact factor: 2.037
Authors: Kadie M Harry; Vanessa L Malcarne; Patricia Branz; Matthew Fager; Barbara D Garcia; Georgia Robins Sadler Journal: J Cancer Educ Date: 2012-06 Impact factor: 2.037
Authors: Regina Wang; Arianna A Aldridge; Vanessa L Malcarne; Sun Choe; Patricia Branz; Georgia Robins Sadler Journal: J Cancer Educ Date: 2010-03-06 Impact factor: 2.037
Authors: Barbara A Berman; Angela Jo; William G Cumberland; Heidi Booth; Jon Britt; Carolyn Stern; Philip Zazove; Gary Kaufman; Georgia Robins Sadler; Roshan Bastani Journal: Disabil Health J Date: 2013-06-30 Impact factor: 2.554