NCT05761782 · University of California, Davis
Engaging Diverse and Underserved Communities in Cancer Awareness Training and Education
(EDUCATE)
What this study is about
The University of California Davis, Comprehensive Cancer Center's (UCDCCC) Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE) serves the 19 catchment counties which approximately consists of 5 million residents. Currently, the overall catchment population cancer screening rates fall below 80%. The aim of OCOE is to increase cancer education (prevention, screening, and vaccination) and training.
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The University of California Davis, Comprehensive Cancer Center's (UCDCCC) Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE) serves the 19 catchment counties which approximately consists of 5 million residents. Currently, the overall catchment population cancer screening rates fall below 80%. The aim of OCOE is to increase cancer education (prevention, screening, and vaccination) and training. Through education, and encouraging participation in routine screening for early detection, this can help increase cancer knowledge. In addition to cancer education, OCOE wants to educate community members regarding modifiable risk factors which include tobacco usage, being overweight/obese (physical inactivity/poor nutrition), and lack of immunizations. By increasing knowledge of cancer prevention, screening, and vaccination this will help community members become more aware of their cancer risk.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Education
To educate catchment area residents on modifiable risk factors for cancer (e.g., screening, behavior, vaccination) and the importance of participation in cancer research. Provide participants with educational materials on cancer prevention, screening, and vaccination.
Primary outcome measures
EDUCATE Pre-Presentation Participant Survey
Time frame: 2 years
Assessment of participant's experience with cancer screening (Breast, Colorectal, Cervical, Lung or Prostate)
EDUCATE Post-Presentation Participant Survey and Evaluation
Time frame: 2 years
Assessment of participant's likelihood to get a cancer screening (Breast, Colorectal, Cervical, Lung or Prostate)
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- UCDCCC (University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center) Catchment Area Population
Exclusion criteria
- Above age 80
Where
- Sacramento, California
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