Primary care cancer control interventions including Latinos: a review.

摘要: Abstract Background Even though 86% of adult Latinos have a usual source care, there is paucity literature on primary care–based interventions to promote cancer prevention and control in this population. This systematic review examines published that included Latinos. Methods MEDLINE, the Cochrane Registry, EMBASE were searched from January 1985 2003. Any intervention using controlled trial, quasi-experimental, or pre–post design targeted breast, cervical, colorectal was if at least 5% sample Latino. Results A total 14 studies met inclusion criteria. Seven described patient provider reminder interventions. Other incorporated into care setting one following: community health educators, culturally sensitive videos, audit with feedback, materials “Put Prevention Into Practice” campaign, vouchers for free screenings. The heterogeneity designs outcome variables low number presented obstacles combining data estimate overall effectiveness Qualitatively, physician reminders management systems strategies including feedback providers appear result improved screening utilization. Conclusions There directed Primary been effective non-Latinos could incorporate appropriate elements lessons community-based research be applied so their can assessed group.