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Employing the Church as a Marketer of Cancer Prevention: A Look at a Health Promotion Project Aimed to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Among African Americans in the Midwest
Lumpkins, Crystal Y. Coffey, Candice R. Daley, Christine Makosky Greiner, K. Allen
Lumpkins, Crystal Y.
Coffey, Candice R.
Daley, Christine Makosky
Greiner, K. Allen
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Health promotion programs designed to address colorectal cancer disparities among African Americans are increasing. Unfortunately, this group still shoulders a disproportionate mortality burden in the United States; these numbers are also reflective of colorectal cancer (CRC) disparities in the Midwest. The purpose of this study was to extrapolate results from in-depth interviews and brief surveys on the effectiveness of the church as a social marketer of CRC-prevention messages. Results show that pastors believe the congregation has limited knowledge about CRC risk and prevention; they also believe the church can improve cancer-prevention communication among members and those affiliated with the church.
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2013
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
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African Americans, Church based,, Faith based, Health promotion, Social marketing
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Lumpkins, C. Y., Coffey, C. R., Daley, C. M., & Greiner, K. A. (2013). Employing the Church as a Marketer of Cancer Prevention: A Look at a Health Promotion Project Aimed to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Among African Americans in the Midwest. Family & Community Health, 36(3), 10.1097/FCH.0b013e31829159ed. http://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0b013e31829159ed