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Work-site cancer screening: a Latino case study.

D E Gelfand¹, J Parzuchowski, M Rivero-Perry

¹Department of Sociology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.

Oncology Nursing Forum

|June 2, 2000

Summary

A work-site cancer education program for Latina women increased breast cancer knowledge. Culturally tailored, on-site interventions are effective for diverse employee populations.

Area of Science:

Occupational health
Health disparities
Cancer prevention

Background:

Work-site interventions can address cancer health disparities.
Targeting specific ethnic groups, such as Latina women, is crucial for effective cancer education.
Understanding cultural backgrounds is key to successful health programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a work-site cancer education and detection program.
The program was specifically designed for Latina women in a majority-Latina workforce.
To assess the effectiveness of culturally tailored, on-site cancer education.

Main Methods:

A program was implemented and evaluated at a Latino-owned industrial firm in Detroit, MI.
Education and mammography screenings were offered in English and Spanish at the work site.

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Participation rates and program component evaluations were the main outcome measures.

Main Results:

Knowledge of breast cancer significantly increased among participants after the education program.
The educational materials and presentations received high ratings from employees.
Mammography screening participation was documented.

Conclusions:

Work-site cancer education and detection programs are cost-effective.
Programs are most effective when tailored to the cultural background of a specific ethnic/racial group.
Future cancer education programs should consider work-site interventions and cultural relevance.