Melanoma Perception and Health Literacy in People of Color
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Skin Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | May 2015 |
| End Date: | October 2015 |
Melanoma Perception and Health Literacy in People of Color: A Targeted Educational Intervention
This study will examine the effectiveness of a targeted, health literate educational
intervention for people of color compared to a standard melanoma education pamphlet for
increasing knowledge and promoting early melanoma detection. It is hypothesized that people
of color are less aware of their risk for developing melanoma and that a targeted
educational intervention will help increase knowledge and promote early melanoma detection
especially in individuals with low health literacy.
intervention for people of color compared to a standard melanoma education pamphlet for
increasing knowledge and promoting early melanoma detection. It is hypothesized that people
of color are less aware of their risk for developing melanoma and that a targeted
educational intervention will help increase knowledge and promote early melanoma detection
especially in individuals with low health literacy.
This targeted educational intervention will compare a standard melanoma education pamphlet
with one that has been modified to target people of color. Both pamphlets will include the
ABCDEs of melanoma, risk factors, prevention and treatment. In addition, the targeted
pamphlet will incorporate the recommendations made by people of color in previous studies.
The pamphlets will be randomized to subjects at a study visit along with a health literacy
test and a questionnaire aimed at determining subjects' baseline melanoma knowledge and
current melanoma prevention practices. 2 months post-intervention, a follow-up phone call
will be made to assess subject knowledge retention and behavior change.
with one that has been modified to target people of color. Both pamphlets will include the
ABCDEs of melanoma, risk factors, prevention and treatment. In addition, the targeted
pamphlet will incorporate the recommendations made by people of color in previous studies.
The pamphlets will be randomized to subjects at a study visit along with a health literacy
test and a questionnaire aimed at determining subjects' baseline melanoma knowledge and
current melanoma prevention practices. 2 months post-intervention, a follow-up phone call
will be made to assess subject knowledge retention and behavior change.
Inclusion Criteria:
- English-speaking
- Self-identifies with one of the following races/ethnicities: African American,
Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Hispanic
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not proficient in English
- Unable to give informed consent
- Does not self-identify with the following races/ethnicities: African American,
Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Hispanic
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