cancer

A Lay Health Worker-Led Symptom Intervention and Acute Care Use in Older Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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This study tested whether lay health workers could help older adults with cancer by regularly checking their symptoms by phone. Patients who received these assessments had fewer emergency visits and hospitalizations, lower healthcare costs, and were less likely to use acute care near the end of life. The findings suggest that lay health worker–led symptom monitoring can improve … [Read more...] about A Lay Health Worker-Led Symptom Intervention and Acute Care Use in Older Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Evaluation of Health Education on Oral Cancer Screening Knowledge and Skills Among Community Health Workers in Agra District, India: A Community-Based Interventional Study

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This study tested whether short training could help community health workers do better oral cancer screening in Agra, India. After a simple session that included videos and hands-on practice, CHWs showed much better knowledge and screening skills. More CHWs moved from poor to good understanding of oral cancer, and their ability to examine patients improved a lot. The study … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Health Education on Oral Cancer Screening Knowledge and Skills Among Community Health Workers in Agra District, India: A Community-Based Interventional Study

Effectiveness of Community-Based Culturally Tailored Cervical Cancer Awareness Interventions among Women and Decision-Making Men in Low-Resource Settings: A Pre-Post Design Evaluation

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This study tested a culturally tailored program to raise awareness about cervical cancer among women and male household decision-makers in rural Uganda and Bangladesh. The program used mass media and community health worker outreach. After the intervention, both women and men showed a major increase in knowledge about cervical cancer risks and symptoms. Involving men and … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Community-Based Culturally Tailored Cervical Cancer Awareness Interventions among Women and Decision-Making Men in Low-Resource Settings: A Pre-Post Design Evaluation

Feasibility and Acceptability of Human Papillomavirus Based Self-sampling in Underserved Minorities in the United States: A Scoping Review

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This review looked at studies on HPV self-sampling as a way to increase cervical cancer screening in underserved communities in the U.S. It found that most women found self-sampling easy and acceptable, with many preferring it over clinic-based Pap tests. Participation was higher when self-sampling was done in person and supported by education sessions, especially those led by … [Read more...] about Feasibility and Acceptability of Human Papillomavirus Based Self-sampling in Underserved Minorities in the United States: A Scoping Review

Implementation Evaluation of Three Community-Clinical Infection-Related Cancer Prevention and Control Programs in New York City: Lessons Learned From Leveraging Community Health Worker Strategies to Enhance Reach and Fit for Asian American Communities

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This study looked at three programs in New York City where community health workers (CHWs) helped Asian American communities prevent and manage infection-related cancers. The programs focused on H. pylori treatment, HPV screening, and hepatitis B screening and care. Interviews with key stakeholders showed that success depended on keeping strong community partnerships, focusing … [Read more...] about Implementation Evaluation of Three Community-Clinical Infection-Related Cancer Prevention and Control Programs in New York City: Lessons Learned From Leveraging Community Health Worker Strategies to Enhance Reach and Fit for Asian American Communities