Community Members’ Input into Cancer Prevention Campaign Development and Experience Being Featured in the Campaign

Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates are increased and CRC screening rates are lower among Appalachia Ohio residents. We sought to describe 1) a partnership of cancer researchers and community members that developed county-specific media campaigns to improve CRC screening rates (int...

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Published in:Progress in community health partnerships 2015-06, Vol.9 (2), p.149-156
Main Authors: Katz, Mira L, Keller, Brittney, Tatum, Cathy M, Fickle, Darla K, Midkiff, Courtney, Carver, Sharon, Krieger, Janice L, Slater, Michael D, Paskett, Electra D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appalachian Region
Behavior
Cancer
Colorectal carcinoma
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Communication
Community
Community-Based Participatory Research
Community-Institutional Relations
Diet
Early Detection of Cancer
Female
Focus groups
Fruits
Health care access
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mortality
Researchers
Rural Population
Universities - organization & administration
Vegetables
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Summary:Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates are increased and CRC screening rates are lower among Appalachia Ohio residents. We sought to describe 1) a partnership of cancer researchers and community members that developed county-specific media campaigns to improve CRC screening rates (intervention) and fruit and vegetable consumption (control) and 2) the experience of community members featured in the campaigns. Community members assisted with campaign development, were featured in campaigns, identified locations for materials, and promoted the campaigns. Campaigns included billboards, posters, and information in local newspapers. A mailed survey assessed featured community members' experiences in the campaigns. Ongoing communication among members of the partnership was critical to successful community-level campaigns. Featured community members had mostly positive experiences about being included in the campaigns. Having a shared vision, ongoing trust, and good communication are essential elements to maintaining a viable academic-community partnership.
ISSN:1557-0541
1557-055X
1557-055X
DOI:10.1353/cpr.2015.0043