Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 13, 2025
06:28
E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
Published on: August 1, 2019
8.5K
Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures
Sumit K Shah1, Brittany E Demmings2, Milan Bimali3
1Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, 12215University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences(UAMS), Little Rock, AR, USA.
Cancer Control : Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center
|November 19, 2021
Summary
This pilot study developed an online cancer prevention module. The module effectively increased participants' knowledge and received positive feedback, suggesting its potential for public health promotion.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Education
- Cancer Prevention
Background:
- Cancer remains a significant global health concern.
- Effective strategies for cancer prevention are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality.
- Online educational modules offer a scalable approach to disseminate health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an online cancer prevention module.
- To assess knowledge acquisition related to cancer prevention measures.
- To gather user feedback for module enhancement.
Main Methods:
- An online module comprising an animated video and questionnaire was created.
- Volunteers were recruited via email to participate in the pilot study.
- Knowledge gain and user feedback were assessed post-module completion.
Main Results:
- A 9.2% completion rate was observed among contacted individuals.
- Over 38% of participants reported learning new cancer prevention information.
- A majority found recommendations helpful, felt motivated to act, and would recommend the module.
Conclusions:
- An online cancer prevention module was successfully developed.
- The module demonstrated potential for increasing cancer prevention knowledge and promoting behavioral changes.
- Future efforts should focus on broader public dissemination, especially for older adults.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I
2.3K
A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...
2.3K
01:18Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II
1.8K
The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results...
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results...
1.8K
01:26Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
13.7K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
13.7K
01:30Cancer Vaccines
558
Cancer treatment vaccines are a rapidly evolving field that offers a promising approach to immunotherapy. Unlike traditional vaccines that prevent diseases, cancer treatment vaccines are designed to treat existing cancers by stimulating the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Cancer vaccines come in two categories: preventive (prophylactic) and treatment (active). Preventive vaccines, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, protect against viruses that cause certain...
Cancer vaccines come in two categories: preventive (prophylactic) and treatment (active). Preventive vaccines, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, protect against viruses that cause certain...
558
01:21Cancer Survival Analysis
478
Cancer survival analysis focuses on quantifying and interpreting the time from a key starting point, such as diagnosis or the initiation of treatment, to a specific endpoint, such as remission or death. This analysis provides critical insights into treatment effectiveness and factors that influence patient outcomes, helping to shape clinical decisions and guide prognostic evaluations. A cornerstone of oncology research, survival analysis tackles the challenges of skewed, non-normally...
478
01:26Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures
390
Effective preventive measures for coronary artery disease (CAD) focus on controlling modifiable risk factors, including cholesterol abnormalities and lifestyle changes.Cholesterol ManagementFirst, the Mediterranean diet and the American Heart Association advocate for maintaining low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels below 100 mg/dL, with a more stringent recommendation of below 70 mg/dL for individuals at high risk. LDL cholesterol, often termed "bad cholesterol," can lead to the...
390