Black cosmetologists promoting health program: pilot study outcomes.
PubMedPublished 1 January 2000
G R Sadler, Anne Goldzier Thomas Bs, Bisrat Gebrekristos Bs, Sharanjeet K. Dhanjal Bs, Jean Mugo
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A health education program delivered via cosmetologists was pilot tested as a supplement to other programs seeking to reach this community with information designed to remedy this inequality.
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BACKGROUND: African Americans suffer a disproportionate burden of illness and premature mortality. METHODS: A health education program delivered via cosmetologists was pilot tested as a supplement to other programs seeking to reach this community with information designed to remedy this inequality. Eight cosmetologists were randomized to either an active or a passive educational intervention arm, with the active arm (experimental arm) focused on breast cancer early detection. RESULTS: Both cosmetologists and clients found this an acceptable intervention. Nearly all women in the study demonstrated that they had heard the mainstream messages about the value of breast cancer early detection, but a considerable proportion appeared not to realize breast cancer's high level of morbidity and mortality within their own community. CONCLUSION: The results suggest this approach is worthy of further evaluation.
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