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Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Cancer-Focused Summer Research Education Program Navajo Undergraduate Students

Authors: Edward R. Garrison, Mark C. Bauer, Brenda L. Hosley, Christi A. Patten, Christine A. Hughes, Mary A. Trapp, Wesley O. Petersen, Martha A. Austin-Garrison, Clarissa N. Bowman, Robert A. Vierkant

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

This paper describes the development and pilot testing of a 10-week cancer research education program for Navajo undergraduate students. The program was piloted at Diné College with 22 undergraduates (7 men, 15 women) in 2007 and 2008. Students completed a pre–post program survey assessing attitudes, opinions, and knowledge about research and about cancer. The program was found to be culturally acceptable and resulted in statistically significant changes in some of the attitudes and opinions about research and cancer. Combining all 13 knowledge items, there was a significant (p = 0.002) change in the mean total correct percent from baseline [70.3 (SD = 15.9)] to post-program [82.1 (SD = 13.1)]. The curriculum was adapted for a new cancer prevention and control course now offered at Diné College, enhancing sustainability. Ultimately, these efforts may serve to build capacity in communities by developing a cadre of future Native American scientists to develop and implement cancer research.

A copy of the syllabus for the “Cancer Prevention and Control” Public Health course at Diné College is available upon request from the first author.

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Title: Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Cancer-Focused Summer Research Education Program Navajo Undergraduate Students
Authors: Edward R. Garrison
Mark C. Bauer
Brenda L. Hosley
Christi A. Patten
Christine A. Hughes
Mary A. Trapp
Wesley O. Petersen
Martha A. Austin-Garrison
Clarissa N. Bowman
Robert A. Vierkant
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-010-0118-6

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