Feasibility of a Web-Based Training System for Peer Community Health Advisors in Cancer Early Detection Among African Americans.

• Autores: Sherie Lou Z. Santos, Erin K. Tagai, Min Qi Wang, Mary Ann Scheirer, Jimmie L. Slade, Cheryl Holt
• Localización: American journal of public health, ISSN 0090-0036, Vol. 104, Nº. 12, 2014, págs. 2282-2289
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • We describe the feasibility of a Web-based portal for training peer community health advisors (CHAs). We conducted a community-based implementation trial in African American churches between 2012 and 2014. The Web-based portal allows CHAs to log in and view 13 training videos, preparing them to deliver 3 cancer early detection workshops in their churches. Of 8 churches, 6 completed the training, each certifying 2 CHAs. These CHAs took an average of 26 days to complete the training, requiring little technical assistance. Additional technical assistance was required to implement the workshops. The Web-based system appears to be a feasible method for training lay individuals for the CHA role and has implications for increasing the reach of evidence-based interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]