Abstract
Background. The purpose of this study is to present the methodology of developing the Kin Keeper Cancer Prevention Curriculum Guide and Workbook through participatory engagement of women from underserved communities. Methods. It was developed to cross train community health workers (CHWs) from public health programs to deliver cancer education. Data collection included review of existing educational materials, a 10-minute telephone survey of 146 women enrolled in a Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and a pair of pre-post training assessments of 31 African American, Latina, and Arab CHWs. Results. The enrollees adequately informed the curriculum and the CHWs increased their scores by 7% (14%) in breast (cervical) cancer literacy; P-values <0.01. Conclusion. The methodology was validated; the curriculum was well-informed and CHWs were effectively cross trained using the curriculum.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors thank Dr. Robert Burack, Dr. Jennifer Combs, and Ms. Denise Hill with the Wayne County Breast and Cervical Cancer Program; Ms. Christie Peck, RN MOMS program; Ms. Yolanda Hill-Ashford, MSW Detroit Village Health Workers Program; Ms. Hiam Hamade, RN MS, ACCESS, and all the community health workers; Ms. Dolores Rawlings, RN MA, Claudia Hardy, MPA; and Dr. Omara Rivera-Vazquez.
Notes
Supported by the Michigan Department of Community Health.