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Education program leads to lasting improvement of cancer knowledge in African Americans
10-28-2007 · EurekAlert!Disparities in access to health care and education hinder minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations from receiving needed cancer services and often delay cancer diagnoses. To determine the lasting impact of cancer education geared toward African Americans, researchers with the University of Pittsburgh designed an outreach program that consisted of three education sessions. Study participants showed high levels of interest in cancer-related issues and notable retention and improvement in their knowledge about cancer after four months.
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