BACKGROUND: Many barriers prevent minority women in rural areas from being screened for breast and cervical cancer. METHODS: A partnership was formed to screen low-income women in a Southern Appalachian area, with particular focus on African American and Hispanic populations. A lay health advisor model was utilized, and 45 LHAs were trained to participate in the program. RESULTS: In this program, 456 women were screened for breast and cervical cancer, 1943 received health education, and 59 health professions students participated. CONCLUSION: A successful partnership model builds on the strengths and assets of partners, provides culturally competent services, and benefits from continual project evaluation.
BACKGROUND: Many barriers prevent minority women in rural areas from being screened for breast and cervical cancer. METHODS: A partnership was formed to screen low-income women in a Southern Appalachian area, with particular focus on African American and Hispanic populations. A lay health advisor model was utilized, and 45 LHAs were trained to participate in the program. RESULTS: In this program, 456 women were screened for breast and cervical cancer, 1943 received health education, and 59 health professions students participated. CONCLUSION: A successful partnership model builds on the strengths and assets of partners, provides culturally competent services, and benefits from continual project evaluation.
Authors: Alexis Koskan; Daniela B Friedman; DeAnne K Hilfinger Messias; Heather M Brandt; Katrina Walsemann Journal: J Public Health Manag Pract Date: 2013 Sep-Oct
Authors: María E Fernández; Alicia Gonzales; Guillermo Tortolero-Luna; Janet Williams; Monica Saavedra-Embesi; Wenyaw Chan; Sally W Vernon Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2009-03-19 Impact factor: 9.308
Authors: Elżbieta Kozłowska; Maria T Szewczyk; Zbigniew Banaszkiewicz; Arkadiusz Jawień; Katarzyna Cierzniakowska; Paweł Jarmocik Journal: Arch Med Sci Date: 2011-05-17 Impact factor: 3.318