Targeted Ovarian Cancer Education for Hispanic Women: A Pilot Program in Arizona

摘要: In disadvantaged populations, including Hispanics, there is a deficit in understanding of cancer risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. The objective this study was to assess ovarian knowledge population Hispanic women Arizona, identify deficiencies, evaluate the utility an educational program developed specifically for community's needs. A de novo questionnaire about distributed enrolled family literacy programs at Mesa Public Schools. Following assessment, video developed, with emphasis on areas greatest deficits, post-intervention assessment administered. Chi square, Wilcoxon rank sum, Kruskal-Wallis tests were used analysis. 167 questionnaires completed pretest group 102 group. Between groups, no differences age (p = 0.49), education (p = 0.68), or annual income (p = 0.26). group, 45 % questions answered correctly versus 84 % post-test (p < 0.01). 24.2 % initial respondents identified symptoms 85.6 With program, increase number correct responses each question symptom (p < 0.01), except those hereditary (p = 0.62) pelvic anatomy (p = 0.16). identification cohort women, tool targeting specific deficiencies successfully increased awareness symptoms. Similar efforts other minority populations should be continued.