Impact of Cancer Health Awareness intervention on Participant Knowledge and Screening Compliance
Abstract
Title: Impact of Cancer Health Awareness intervention on Participant Knowledge and Screening Compliance
Background
This study evaluates the effect of an educational initiative on improving adherence to recommended cancer screenings, considering sociodemographic and educational influences. It examines the impact of the Cancer Health Awareness intervention on participant knowledge and screening compliance.
Methods
Cancer Health Awareness through screeNinG and Education (CHANGE) program conducted the Cancer Knowledge Check evaluation before and one week after the last educational session on colorectal, prostate, and breast cancer screening and prevention. The impact of these sessions on participants' knowledge and compliance with screening has been compared.
Results
The intervention saw an improvement in cancer screening attitudes among 90 participants. Post-intervention data revealed a slight decrease in mammography intent to 82.14% (46 out of 56 participants), but a significant removal of negative responses, indicating heightened awareness. Additionally, there was a 4% increase in the correct identification of screening initiation age for colorectal cancer among college-educated participants, rising from 53.84% to 57.69%. This suggests that the intervention successfully increased knowledge regarding mammography frequency for women over 40 and improved alignment of responses with recommended screening ages for colorectal cancer. Overall, the intervention effectively enhanced awareness and motivated preventive health behaviors for breast and colorectal cancer screenings.
Conclusion
The research emphasizes how educational interventions can help reduce inequities in cancer screening. The study illustrates the value of customized teaching programs by comparing pre- and post-intervention responses to screening techniques based on the American Cancer Society standards. These kinds of initiatives are essential for improving adherence to cancer screening, especially when it comes to reducing sociodemographic inequalities. Public health efforts to educate at-risk communities are crucial for improving screening rates. Understanding these dynamics allows public health advocates to develop approaches to encourage regular screenings, with the goal of reducing cancer-related mortality and improving health outcomes in a variety of populations.
Keywords
Cancer Screening Compliance, Health Awareness Interventions, Educational Program Effectiveness, Breast Cancer Awareness, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Public Health Education, Reducing Health Disparities
Impact of Cancer Health Awareness intervention on Participant Knowledge and Screening Compliance
Title: Impact of Cancer Health Awareness intervention on Participant Knowledge and Screening Compliance
Background
This study evaluates the effect of an educational initiative on improving adherence to recommended cancer screenings, considering sociodemographic and educational influences. It examines the impact of the Cancer Health Awareness intervention on participant knowledge and screening compliance.
Methods
Cancer Health Awareness through screeNinG and Education (CHANGE) program conducted the Cancer Knowledge Check evaluation before and one week after the last educational session on colorectal, prostate, and breast cancer screening and prevention. The impact of these sessions on participants' knowledge and compliance with screening has been compared.
Results
The intervention saw an improvement in cancer screening attitudes among 90 participants. Post-intervention data revealed a slight decrease in mammography intent to 82.14% (46 out of 56 participants), but a significant removal of negative responses, indicating heightened awareness. Additionally, there was a 4% increase in the correct identification of screening initiation age for colorectal cancer among college-educated participants, rising from 53.84% to 57.69%. This suggests that the intervention successfully increased knowledge regarding mammography frequency for women over 40 and improved alignment of responses with recommended screening ages for colorectal cancer. Overall, the intervention effectively enhanced awareness and motivated preventive health behaviors for breast and colorectal cancer screenings.
Conclusion
The research emphasizes how educational interventions can help reduce inequities in cancer screening. The study illustrates the value of customized teaching programs by comparing pre- and post-intervention responses to screening techniques based on the American Cancer Society standards. These kinds of initiatives are essential for improving adherence to cancer screening, especially when it comes to reducing sociodemographic inequalities. Public health efforts to educate at-risk communities are crucial for improving screening rates. Understanding these dynamics allows public health advocates to develop approaches to encourage regular screenings, with the goal of reducing cancer-related mortality and improving health outcomes in a variety of populations.
