Authors: Janet Rodriguez; Joel Sanchez Mendez; Yaneth L. Rodriguez; Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati; Charité Ricker; Rosa Barahona; Bianca Rosales; Daisy Hernandez; Natalia Gutierrez; Julie Culver; Mariana Stern
The CoGENES program trained community health workers (CHWs) to educate Hispanic/Latino individuals about genetic testing for colorectal cancer. The three-week program improved participants’ self-efficacy, genetic knowledge, and self-confidence. The findings highlight the effectiveness of culturally tailored training for CHWs in educating Hispanic communities about cancer prevention and research.
Link: Increasing self efficacy, self confidence, and genetic knowledge via the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialist Train-the-Trainer program
Resource Topic: CHW Motivation, CHW programs, cancer
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
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Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No