What are the program’s benefits to the community?
Reduced Burden of Cancer
Although the program can be tailored to various health risks and audiences, it is the ultimate goal of the program described in the A Su Salud En Acción Training Manual to increase early detection of breast and cervical cancer among low-income Hispanic/Latina women. This is achieved by increasing breast and cervical cancer screening (mammograms and Pap smears) among 50-to-64-year-old Hispanic women, whose income places them at or below the federal poverty level. Early detection of cancer can improve the likelihood of survival and reduce mortality.
Enhanced Partnerships
The program encourages collaboration and information-sharing among various community groups and organizations. It avoids exclusive relationships and promotes community ownership of the program among all who participate. While the program is specifically designed to promote breast and cervical cancer screening awareness and practices, it can be easily modified to refocus on other chronic diseases.
Heightened Awareness of Other Public Issues
When properly implemented, the program creates demand among the community for more information on health and other issues of vital interest to its citizens. With a little more effort, the program can provide wide-ranging health information that is welcomed by the public.
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