Assessing an intervention to increase knowledge related to cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine.

Assessing an intervention to increase knowledge related to cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine. Adv Cancer Res. 2020;146:115-137 Authors: Ford ME, Cannady K, Nahhas GJ, Knight KD, Chavis C, Crawford B, Malek AM, Martino E, Frazier S, Gathers A, Lawton C, Cartmell KB, Luque JS Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the primary risk factor for cervical cancer. While the HPV vaccine significantly reduces the risk of HPV infection and subsequent cervical cancer diagnosis, underuse is linked to lack of knowledge of its effectiveness in preventing cervical cancer. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a cancer educational intervention (titled "MOVENUP") to improve knowledge of cervical cancer, HPV, and the HPV vaccine among predominantly African American communities in South Carolina. The MOVENUP cancer educational intervention was conducted among participants residing in nine South Carolina counties who were recruited by community partners. The 4.5-h MOVENUP cancer educational intervention included a 30-min module on cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccination. A six-item investigator-developed instrument was used to evaluate pre- and post-intervention changes in knowledge related to these content areas. Ninety-three percent of the 276 participants were African American. Most participants reporting age and gender were 50+ years (73%) and female (91%). Nearly half of participants (46%) reported an annual household income <$4...
Source: Advances in Cancer Research - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Adv Cancer Res Source Type: research