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Interventions to reach underscreened populations: a narrative review for planning cancer screening initiatives

Mavis Jones1, Brenda Ross, Alyssa Cloth

  • 1, Toronto, Canada, mavis_jns@yahoo.com.

International Journal of Public Health
|February 26, 2015
PubMed
Abstract

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This review identifies three effective knowledge translation (KT) interventions to boost participation in organized cancer screening programs. These include community-based, lay/peer, and targeted health education strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Cancer Prevention

Background:

  • Low participation rates in organized cancer screening programs remain a challenge.
  • Effective knowledge translation (KT) and implementation strategies are crucial for improving public health outcomes.
  • Ontario, Canada faces specific needs in cancer screening program engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To support knowledge translation and implementation of interventions aimed at increasing participation in organized cancer screening programs in Ontario, Canada.
  • To identify and summarize evidence-based KT interventions for cancer screening.
  • To provide guidance for selecting and adapting interventions for diverse contexts.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search identified over 900 references.
  • References were screened using exclusion criteria and categorized by intervention type.
  • Emerging themes were identified to bridge research evidence and practical application.

Main Results:

  • Three promising KT intervention types were identified: community-based health education, lay or peer health education, and targeted or tailored interventions.
  • Each intervention type is presented with examples, key themes, and considerations.
  • The review synthesizes evidence to inform intervention selection.

Conclusions:

  • Community-based, lay/peer, and targeted health education interventions show promise for increasing cancer screening participation.
  • A decision tool is provided to assist KT and implementation teams in selecting appropriate interventions.
  • Interventions can be adapted to specific local contexts for successful implementation.

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