BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to present the methodology of developing the Kin Keeper Cancer Prevention Curriculum Guide and Workbook through participatory engagement of women from underserved communities. METHODS: It was developed to cross train community health workers (CHWs) from public health programs to deliver cancer education. Data collection included review of existing educational materials, a 10-minute telephone survey of 146 women enrolled in a Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and a pair of pre-post training assessments of 31 African American, Latina, and Arab CHWs. RESULTS: The enrollees adequately informed the curriculum and the CHWs increased their scores by 7% (14%) in breast (cervical) cancer literacy; P-values <0.01. CONCLUSION: The methodology was validated; the curriculum was well-informed and CHWs were effectively cross trained using the curriculum.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to present the methodology of developing the Kin Keeper Cancer Prevention Curriculum Guide and Workbook through participatory engagement of women from underserved communities. METHODS: It was developed to cross train community health workers (CHWs) from public health programs to deliver cancer education. Data collection included review of existing educational materials, a 10-minute telephone survey of 146 women enrolled in a Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and a pair of pre-post training assessments of 31 African American, Latina, and Arab CHWs. RESULTS: The enrollees adequately informed the curriculum and the CHWs increased their scores by 7% (14%) in breast (cervical) cancer literacy; P-values <0.01. CONCLUSION: The methodology was validated; the curriculum was well-informed and CHWs were effectively cross trained using the curriculum.
Authors: Sarah Abboud; Emily De Penning; Bridgette M Brawner; Usha Menon; Karen Glanz; Marilyn S Sommers Journal: Oncol Nurs Forum Date: 2017-01-01 Impact factor: 2.172