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Cancer control planners' perceptions and use of evidence-based programs

Peggy A Hannon1, Maria E Fernandez, Rebecca S Williams

  • 1Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. peggyh@u.washington.edu

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|April 2, 2010
PubMed

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Cancer control planners prefer evidence-based programs (EBPs) but underutilize resources. Training is crucial for adopting and adapting EBPs, with a need for funding and cultural adaptation support.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cancer Control
  • Health Behavior

Background:

  • Cancer control planners are key to implementing effective programs.
  • Evidence-based programs (EBPs) are scientifically validated interventions.
  • Increasing EBP adoption is a public health priority.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess cancer control planners' awareness and use of EBP resources.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to EBP adoption.
  • To inform the development of targeted training and support tools.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 282 cancer control planners from diverse organizations.
  • Data collection on planner characteristics, program use, attitudes, and resource awareness.
  • Analysis of EBP resource utilization and training needs.

Main Results:

  • Only 48% of planners had used EBP resources, despite strong preferences for proven programs.
  • 97% of respondents indicated a need for further training to adopt/adapt EBPs.
  • Top training needs included securing resources (funding, technical assistance) and cultural adaptation.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists between the preference for and utilization of EBPs among cancer control planners.
  • Targeted training and decision support tools are needed to enhance EBP adoption.
  • Addressing resource acquisition and cultural adaptation are critical for effective EBP implementation.

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