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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.
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
Recommended Citation
Bhatt, Kanan H. and Byrne, Sharon K., "A culturally tailored outreach program to improve cancer screening in the Asian Indian population" (2019). Convention. 376.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/376
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.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.