[Experimenting an instrument for cancer screening programming in Italy]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Cancer Prevention

Background:

• Increasing participation in cancer screening is a key public health goal.
• The Green and Kreuter model, within an Access program framework, was introduced to Regional Coordinators.
• Training events were conducted to present this model for cancer screening initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the Regional Coordinators' perception and acceptance of the Green and Kreuter model.
• To determine the likelihood of the program's adoption by participants in their respective regions.
• To assess the model's potential impact on cancer screening program engagement.

Main Methods:

• A survey was administered to Regional Coordinators following training sessions.
• The survey focused on their appreciation of the Access program based on the Green and Kreuter model.
• Participants' intentions to utilize the program were assessed.

Main Results:

• Regional Coordinators showed a positive appreciation for the Green and Kreuter model presented through the Access program.
• A significant proportion of participants expressed their intention to implement the program.
• The training effectively conveyed the model's utility for enhancing cancer screening.

Conclusions:

• The Green and Kreuter model, delivered via the Access program, is well-received by Regional Coordinators.
• The findings suggest a high potential for the model's successful integration into public health cancer screening efforts.
• This approach is promising for increasing cancer screening participation.