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Cancer prevention education in developing countries: toward a model for nurse educators.

C R Ash1, R McCorkle, M Frank-Stromborg

  • 1University of Florida, College of Nursing, Gainsville 32610-0187, USA.

Cancer Nursing
|October 20, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Continuing education courses significantly increased nurses' knowledge and activities in cancer prevention and early detection in developing nations. This program aimed to reduce cancer incidence globally by empowering nurses.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Oncology Nursing
  • International Health

Background:

  • The National Cancer Institute (USA) funded cancer prevention continuing education for nurses from developing countries (1986-1994).
  • The program aimed to enhance knowledge and stimulate interest in primary and secondary cancer prevention.
  • Long-term goals included expanding the international cancer nursing network and reducing cancer incidence in developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of continuing education on nurses' knowledge and activities in cancer prevention.
  • To identify challenges faced by nurses in implementing cancer prevention programs in their home countries.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the program in preparing nurses for cancer prevention and early detection.

Main Methods:

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  • Nurses from over 50 nations, selected for their influence on nursing education and practice, participated.
  • Data collection included demographic sheets, attitude inventories, program evaluations, and pre/post-conference surveys.
  • Participants identified anticipated problems and obstacles to goal achievement, such as lack of screening facilities and primary prevention services.

Main Results:

  • Post-conference surveys indicated a substantial increase in cancer-related activities undertaken by participants.
  • These activities included enhanced cancer content in nursing education programs.
  • Participants increased public and professional presentations on cancer prevention and improved cancer care delivery.

Conclusions:

  • The continuing education program successfully increased nurses' engagement in cancer prevention and early detection activities.
  • Despite common challenges, nurses demonstrated a significant increase in implementing cancer prevention strategies.
  • The program contributed to building an international cancer nursing network and empowering nurses to reduce cancer incidence.