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Multi-site implementation of health education programs for latinas.
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PMID:  20652382     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
US Latinas are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage breast cancer and have nearly double the incidence of cervical cancer. A culturally customized educational program (Esperanza y Vida) was established in three locations to increase cancer awareness and screening. Educational programs (N = 159) were conducted, with participants randomized to either a breast and cervical (intervention) or diabetes (control) program. Variations in key factors, including gender, program location sites, language utilized, time/day of programs, and data collection method were detected, uncovering unique distributions across locations. Esperanza y Vida was successful in recruiting participants to health programs in three locations, each with a unique Latino population. Program site differences demonstrated educational and screening interventions can be implemented in multiple locations, with program variations reflecting local characteristics. These findings can be applied to outreach efforts to effectively increase participation and enhance screening practices and benefits in other regions.
Authors:
Nora R Sudarsan; Lina Jandorf; Deborah O Erwin
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of community health     Volume:  36     ISSN:  1573-3610     ISO Abbreviation:  J Community Health     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-09     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7600747     Medline TA:  J Community Health     Country:  Netherlands    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  193-203     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1425 Madison Ave. Room 2-70, New York, NY, 10029, USA.
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