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Abstract

This project explored evidence-based practice interventions to spread awareness and increase participation in a cancer screening program focused on South Asian Indian (SAI) women. Culturally tailored community-based education programs presented in Gujrati and Hindi, along with a dedicated clinic improved cancer screening participation in this select population.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Kanan H. Bhatt, BSN, RN - Department of Nursing, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA and Sharon K. Byrne, DrNP, APN, NP-C, AOCNP, CNE - School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cancer Screening, Culturally Tailored Outreach Program, South Asian Women

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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A culturally tailored outreach program to improve cancer screening in the Asian Indian population

Washington, DC, USA

This project explored evidence-based practice interventions to spread awareness and increase participation in a cancer screening program focused on South Asian Indian (SAI) women. Culturally tailored community-based education programs presented in Gujrati and Hindi, along with a dedicated clinic improved cancer screening participation in this select population.