Understanding neighborhood diversity: Using focus group methods to inform community based participatory research in cancer prevention and control interventions

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna M. Kenerson ◽  
Margaret K. Hargreaves ◽  
Kushal Patel ◽  
John Drake ◽  
Venita Bush
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
Neighborhood Diversity ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Promoting Cancer Prevention and Control in Community-Based HIV/AIDS Service Organizations: Are They Ready?

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Guidry ◽  
Erica Lubetkin ◽  
Geoffrey Corner ◽  
Jennifer Lord-Bessen ◽  
Mark Kornegay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Using Risk Communication Strategies for Zika Virus Prevention and Control Driven by Community-Based Participatory Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Juarbe-Rey ◽  
Adriana Pérez ◽  
Roberto Santoni ◽  
Melissa Ramírez ◽  
Mildred Vera
Keyword(s):  
Risk Communication ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
And Control

Background: In this study, we use community-based participatory processes to engage community and academic partners in a meaningful exchange to identify and pilot test risk communication strategies for Zika virus prevention and control. Methods: Community members were actively involved in planning, developing, and implementing a risk communication initiative. Qualitative and quantitative data gathered through individual interviews, focus groups, and community advisory board input provided information for the identification of relevant risk communication strategies to increase the understanding about Zika virus and to promote behavior change. To examine its impact we obtained baseline and follow-up data from a random sample of 75 community residents. A face-to-face interview was conducted to assess community members’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding Zika virus infection. Results: Study activities focused on three risk communication strategies: Zika awareness health fair, health education through theater, and community forums and workshops. The risk communication initiative was implemented over a two-month period. Findings from baseline and follow-up data demonstrated significant positive changes in respondents’ recognition of personal and community responsibility for the prevention of Zika infection, increased knowledge of prevention strategies, and enhanced engagement in preventive behaviors for mosquito control. Conclusion: Our findings sustain the benefits of community based participatory research for the design and implementation of risk communication strategies that are relevant to enable residents in low-income communities to take informed decisions for the protection against Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.

Linking decision-making research and cancer prevention and control: Important themes.

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (4, Suppl) ◽  
pp. S106-S110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin D. McCaul ◽  
Ellen Peters ◽  
Wendy Nelson ◽  
Michael Stefanek
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control
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