CPCRN Network Accomplishments Applying new communication technologies to evidence-based cancer...
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CPCRN Network Accomplishments
Applying new communication technologiesto evidence-based cancer control
October 7, 2008Los Angeles, CA
Emerging technologies panel
• Jennifer Allen, Harvard
• María Fernández, UT-Houston
• Matthew Kreuter, SLU/Washington University
• LeRoy Reese, Morehouse
CDC Cancer Conference Atlanta, GAAugust, 2007
Computer tailored decision aid for prostate cancer screening in worksites (SIP-21-04, Harvard)
- Multi-ethnic population- Blue collar workers, manufacturing worksites
- Identified beliefs about CaP and screening- Improved overall decision making- Decreased decisional conflict
Allen, et al, 2007, Soc Sci & Med
Tailored interactive multimedia intervention (SIP-18-04; UT-Houston)
- Tablet PC for CRC screening- Via home visits by promotoras- Hispanic men & women
- Awareness low- Screening low- Efficacy trial ongoing
Fernandez, et al, 2007, Ca Causes & Control
Tailored breast cancer information kiosks (SLU/Washington University)
- 12,000+ users- Six community settings- African American women
- Best location: Laundromats- Greatest reach & specificity
Kreuter, et al, 2008, JPHMP
Kreuter, et al, 2006, Hlth Educ & Beh
- Gives information tools to community partners
- Focus: HPV vaccination
- Populations: young women, parents of girls
- Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX (Hispanics)
- St. Louis, MO (African Americans)
Increasing use of CIS among African Americans & Hispanics(Washington University – UT-Houston)
• Colleges, public & vocational schools (n=6)
• Community health centers, FQHCs (n=3)
• Community-based organizations (n=3)
• Departments of health (n=2)
• Faith-based organizations (n=1)
• Local health foundations (n=1)
50,091 materials ordered since Jan. 08By 16 different organizations in St. Louis
Calls to 1-800-4-CANCERSt. Louis vs. Kansas City
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• Power Point fotonovela
• With embedded video
• With still pictures and audio
• With text only
• Fotonovela booklet
• Question cards
• Video
Lower Rio Grande Valley, TXSix HPV information resources available
Calls to 1-800-4-CANCERLower Rio Grande Valley vs. Laredo
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