Table 1 Special events grey literature summary table

Conferences – Single Component (Special event only)

K. White [19]

Does conducting routine community health outreach events reach new women? An evaluation of a breast & cervical cancer screening program for Latina immigrants

Pre-event and Post-event

Target audience: Latina immigrants

Event Type: Educational Luncheon

Baseline Screening:

Conference:

Cancer focus: Breast and Cervical

Sample: N = 932 Latina immigrants; age: 70.7% 18-39, 19.4% 40-49, and 9.9% 50-88; 6.9% Insured

Description: Educational luncheons focused on breast and cervical cancer, were hosted at local churches on Saturday mornings to increase screening among target population.

No data available

APHA Conference, 2010

Event Components:

Post Event Screening:

  • Educational presentations from Spanish-speaking physicians and/or breast cancer survivors

Pap Tests: 412 (52%)

  • Referrals and ability to schedule pap tests and mammograms

Out of n = 792, women who completed information records

  • Magnets were provided with appointment and provider information for the low-cost pap and free mammogram screenings

Mammogram: 141 (60.8%)

Community Guide Strategies: GE, CRR, SM, ROPC, RSB

Out of n = 232, women who completed information records and were over 40 years of age

Other Outcomes: No data available

Cost: No data available

C. Rice [20]

Implementation of an Evidence-based Cancer Prevention and Control Program through Texas AgriLife Extension: Friend to Friend

Pre-event and Post-event

Target audience: Uninsured and underserved women in rural Texas

Event Type: Health Party

Baseline Screening:

Conference:

Cancer focus: Breast and Cervical

Sample: N = 1,095 participants; 41% under age 50, 32% 50-64, and 27% 65 and older; 93% white, 7% African American

Description: 45 health parties were planned throughout 40 counties. The parties were designed for adult women to hear a health professional speak and to identify clinics that provide uninsured women screening.

Mammogram Status:

CPRIT, 2011

Event Components:

Within last 12 months: 49.4%

  • Group educational sessions were provided by health care providers or cancer survivors; followed by small group discussions

Within last 24 months: 10.1%

  • Educational materials were provided in English and Spanish

Within the last 3-years: 5.4%

  • Incentives were provided

Longer than 3 years: 10.0%

  • One party provided mammogram screening on-site

Never had a mammogram: 25.2%

  • Providers came to the events to sign participants up for screening referrals and scheduling of appointments

Pap Test Status:

  • Community Guide Strategies: GE, SM, RSB, ROPC

Within last 12 months: 54.3%

Within last 24 months: 15.6%

Within last 3 years: 5.1%

Longer than 3-years: 20.9%

Never had a Pap: 4%

Post Event Screening: No data available

Other outcomes: Knowledge

Cost: No data available

D. Dahlke [22]

Increasing Screening Rates for Latinas Using Health Fiestas and Promotoras

Pre-event and Post-event

Target audience: Underserved Latinas

Event Type: Cultural Event/Health Fiesta

Baseline Screening:

Conference:

Cancer focus: Breast and Cervical

Sample: N = 8,026 (for the Georgia Events); 86% uninsured

Description: The health fiestas were designed to reduce health disparities within the Latino Community through the events and a patient navigation program which were designed to provide access to early detection and screening opportunities.

Mammogram status:

CPRIT, 2011

Event Components:

In the last 12 months: 4,816 (60%)

  • Educational materials were provided in Spanish

Pap Test status:

  • Food, music, dancing, and fun activities were provided

Last 12 month: 6,423 (80%)

  • Local health care providers offered free or low-cost screenings

Post Event Screening:

  • Community Guide Strategies: 1 on 1, GE, SM, RSB, ROPC

Mammogram: 218 (6.8%) of screening eligible

Clinical Breast Exams: 3158 (39.3%)

Other outcomes: Barriers to care

Cost: No data available

Dissertation – Single Component

A. Sun [17]

Promoting Breast Cancer Screening Among Chinese American Women Through Young Children’s Theatrical Performance, 2009

Pre-event and Post-event

Target audience: Chinese American females, able to read either Chinese or English, 18 or older, and audience members

Event Type: Play

Baseline Screening:

Dissertation Source: Proquest

Cancer focus: Breast

Sample: 173 participants; Average age: 40.1; 100% Asian and female; 85% covered by insurance

Description: a theatrical pre-school performance in educating Chinese American women about breast cancer detection.

Had a mammogram in past year (women > 40 years old):

Event Components:

34 (55.7%)

  • Pre-school theatrical performances were used as an screening educational tool

Change in Knowledge Score Pretest to Posttest:

  • Foam boards in the play displayed Susan G. Komen guidelines

10.2% decreased

Community Guide Strategies: SM, GE

41.8% had no change

48.0% increased

Post Event Screening:

No data available

Other outcomes: Attentiveness, Acculturation

Cost: No data available

Conferences – Multiple Components (Special event combined with other community events)

L. Vera-Cala [21]

Effectiveness of Cuidandome (Taking Care of Me)

Pre-event and Post-event

Target audience: Latina-immigrant women in Dane County, WI

Event Type: Health Parties

Baseline Screening:

Conference:

Cancer focus: Breast and Cervical

Sample: N = 1,381; Spanish speaking women

Description: 167 home health parties led by lay health advisors were performed to increase breast and cervical cancer screening among Latino-immigrant women.

Mammogram (n = 222):

APHA Conference, 2011

Event Components:

73 (33%)

  • One hour educational session on breast and cervical cancer

Pap Test (n = 222):

  • Same language lay health providers used to promote cervical and breast cancer screening

135 (61%)

  • Provided resources to party participants on how to apply for free or reduced cost screening

Post Event Screening:

Community Guide Strategies: GE, SM, MM, RSB, ROPC

Mammogram:

1-month post: 91 (41%)

3-months post: 127 (57%)

15-months post: 118 (53%)

Pap Test:

1-month post: 151 (68%)

3-months post: 155 (70%)

15-months post: 140 (63%)

Other outcomes: Intention, Knowledge

Cost: Approximately $130.00 per event

B. Hunt [18]

Reaching at-Risk Women to Promote Breast Cancer Screening on the Westside of Chicago

Pre-event and Post-event

Target audience: Women over 40, African American and Hispanic, uninsured or under insured women

Event Type: Forums and Health Fairs

Baseline Screening:

Conference:

Cancer focus: Breast and Cervical

Sample: N = 880; 87% over 40; 58% African American; 36% Mexican or Puerto Rican; 40% no insurance

Description: The forums and health fairs were designed to reduce disparities and improve overall breast health outcomes by educating, engaging, and empowering women to increase routine mammogram utilization and to share their knowledge.

Mammography (women > 40):

APHA Conference, 2011

Event Components:

Within 2 years: 443 (61%)

  • Community health workers provided 45-minute educational presentations and helped participants set-up appointments

2 or more years ago: 187 (26%)

  • Client reminders are sent to participants when due for their next screening

Never: 95 (13%)

  • Gifts, raffles, and specialized cookies were provided as incentives

Post Event Screening:

  • Transportation was provided

Mammography: n = 357 (40.1%)

  • Women requesting screening appointments are assigned patient navigator.

Cost: $3,000-$4,000 per forum

Community Guide Strategies: GE, CRR, SM, RSB