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Using intervention mapping to develop a breast and cervical cancer screening program for Hispanic farmworkers:
Maria E Fernández1, Alicia Gonzales, Guillermo Tortolero-Luna
1University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research in Houston, Texas, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|October 8, 2005
Summary
The Cultivando La Salud program used intervention mapping to increase cancer screenings for Hispanic farmworker women. This evidence-based approach guided program development and implementation for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Cancer Prevention
Background:
- Hispanic farmworker women face disparities in breast and cervical cancer screening.
- Effective interventions are needed to address barriers to cancer screening in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of the Cultivando La Salud program.
- To detail the application of intervention mapping (IM) in creating a theory and evidence-informed intervention.
Main Methods:
- Intervention Mapping (IM) process, including needs assessment, planning matrices, strategy selection, program design, implementation planning, and evaluation.
- Integration of qualitative and quantitative data to inform intervention development.
- Pilot study and effectiveness trial to assess program outcomes.
Main Results:
- IM facilitated the identification of behavioral and environmental determinants of cancer screening.
- IM guided the selection of appropriate theoretical methods and practical strategies.
- Program materials and lay health worker implementation were informed by IM.
Conclusions:
- Intervention Mapping is a valuable framework for developing effective health promotion programs.
- The Cultivando La Salud program demonstrated potential for increasing cancer screening among Hispanic farmworker women.
- Evidence-based program development is crucial for addressing health disparities.
