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  • Cancer Education
  • Health Promotion

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  • Low 5-year survival rates for bowel cancer in Wales compared to the UK.
  • The Moondance Schools Initiative aims to improve bowel cancer awareness and screening uptake.
  • A pilot program targeted secondary school students in South Wales.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop, deliver, and assess a bowel cancer learning module for secondary school students.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and reception of a youth-led bowel cancer education program.
  • To potentially integrate the program into the Welsh National Curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • Two interactive programs on bowel cancer and screening were delivered to secondary school students.
  • Content included patient/clinician interaction, practical sessions, and surgical videos.
  • Feedback was collected from students and their families post-program.

Main Results:

  • The program successfully engaged 185 secondary school students with positive feedback.
  • Students demonstrated learning through a live event for families and guests.
  • 100% of surveyed family members indicated increased likelihood to undergo bowel screening.

Conclusions:

  • The pilot successfully established the feasibility of creating young bowel screening ambassadors.
  • The initiative was well-received by students, families, and the community.
  • Future efforts will focus on wider program dissemination and measuring screening participation changes.