Connecting Rural African American and Hispanic Women to Cancer Education and Screening: The Avon Health Connector Project
- 1 June 2004
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Cancer Education
- Vol. 19 (2) , 123-126
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15430154jce1902_14
Abstract
Many barriers prevent minority women in rural areas from being screened for breast and cervical cancer. A partnership was formed to screen low-income women in a Southern Appalachian area, with particular focus on African American and Hispanic populations. A lay health advisor model was utilized, and 45 LHAs were trained to participate in the program. In this program, 456 women were screened for breast and cervical cancer, 1943 received health education, and 59 health professions students participated. A successful partnership model builds on the strengths and assets of partners, provides culturally competent services, and benefits from continual project evaluation.Keywords
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