Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures
Objectives The aims of this pilot study were (1) to develop a cancer prevention module consisting of an animated video and a short questionnaire, (2) to assess new knowledge gained by the participants, and (3) to solicit feedback for improving the cancer prevention module. Methods Volunteers who pre...
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| author | Sumit K. Shah MD, MPH Brittany E. Demmings MPH Milan Bimali PhD Kristie Hadden PhD Mayumi Nakagawa MD, PhD |
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| description | Objectives The aims of this pilot study were (1) to develop a cancer prevention module consisting of an animated video and a short questionnaire, (2) to assess new knowledge gained by the participants, and (3) to solicit feedback for improving the cancer prevention module. Methods Volunteers who previously agreed to be contacted regarding research studies were approached via email. After completing the cancer prevention module, a list of cancer prevention recommendations was provided. Newly gained knowledge was assessed, and feedback was solicited. Results Overall, 290 of 3165 individuals contacted completed the online module (9.2%), and 38.6% of the participants indicated that they learned something new about cancer prevention measures. A similar proportion, 41.4%, mentioned that they learned about measures that were recommended and due. Paradoxically, response rate was the lowest in the ≥50 year old age group although this group reported the highest rate of learning about new cancer prevention measures. Feedback was favorable in that 70.7% mentioned that the recommendations were helpful to them personally, 69.3% felt motivated to take action to reduce their risk of cancers, and 67% would recommend the online module to their friends and family. Conclusion We developed an online cancer prevention module which seems to be suitable for promoting cancer prevention measures as feedback was favorable, and new knowledge was gained. Future efforts will focus on using the module to promote cancer prevention measures to the general public particularly for the ≥50 year age group. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2bf86a8591ea417f844ed2e6d9ee56812022-12-21T19:28:10ZengSAGE PublishingCancer Control1073-27482021-07-012810.1177/10732748211037908Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention MeasuresSumit K. Shah MD, MPHBrittany E. Demmings MPHMilan Bimali PhDKristie Hadden PhDMayumi Nakagawa MD, PhDObjectives The aims of this pilot study were (1) to develop a cancer prevention module consisting of an animated video and a short questionnaire, (2) to assess new knowledge gained by the participants, and (3) to solicit feedback for improving the cancer prevention module. Methods Volunteers who previously agreed to be contacted regarding research studies were approached via email. After completing the cancer prevention module, a list of cancer prevention recommendations was provided. Newly gained knowledge was assessed, and feedback was solicited. Results Overall, 290 of 3165 individuals contacted completed the online module (9.2%), and 38.6% of the participants indicated that they learned something new about cancer prevention measures. A similar proportion, 41.4%, mentioned that they learned about measures that were recommended and due. Paradoxically, response rate was the lowest in the ≥50 year old age group although this group reported the highest rate of learning about new cancer prevention measures. Feedback was favorable in that 70.7% mentioned that the recommendations were helpful to them personally, 69.3% felt motivated to take action to reduce their risk of cancers, and 67% would recommend the online module to their friends and family. Conclusion We developed an online cancer prevention module which seems to be suitable for promoting cancer prevention measures as feedback was favorable, and new knowledge was gained. Future efforts will focus on using the module to promote cancer prevention measures to the general public particularly for the ≥50 year age group.https://doi.org/10.1177/10732748211037908 |
| spellingShingle | Sumit K. Shah MD, MPH Brittany E. Demmings MPH Milan Bimali PhD Kristie Hadden PhD Mayumi Nakagawa MD, PhD Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures Cancer Control |
| title | Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures |
| title_full | Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures |
| title_short | Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures |
| title_sort | assessing the feasibility of an online module for promoting cancer prevention measures |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/10732748211037908 |
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