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Breast cancer and cervical cancer control program enrollees inform the kin keeper curriculum
Karen Patricia Williams1, Athur Mabiso, Tedra L Jackson
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. karen.williams@ht.msu.edu
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.
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