#ScreentoSave is a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening education program that aims to improve knowledge, attitudes & screening behavior in diverse communities. #S2S is part of @NCICRCHD National Outreach Network Community Health Educators @UCSFCancer #ASPOPosters2020 1/5 
@NCICRCHD @UCSFCancer CRC is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the US. African American men & women have the highest CRC incidence. Latino & Asian populations also #getscreened less often than other groups. #ASPOPosters2020 2/5
@NCICRCHD @UCSFCancer @UCSFCancer #CHE conducted 16 culturally tailored workshops in English/Spanish/Cantonese; reached 450 ppl. 98% were age >50yrs (mean age 65). Pre/post surveys showed #S2S increased CRC knowledge, attitudes & intention to #getscreened. #ASPOPosters2020 3/5
@NCICRCHD @UCSFCancer Knowledge scores improved 13.5% overall. After #S2S training, 98% strongly agreed/agreed to talk to a healthcare provider about CRC screening; 97% strongly agreed/agreed to #getscreened; 98% strongly agreed/agreed to eat a healthier diet. #ASPOPosters2020 4/5
@NCICRCHD @UCSFCancer #CRCscreening is a proven prevention strategy w/ lower use among racial/ethnic minority groups. Culturally tailored #S2S training can help increase knowledge and may be a model for increasing #CRC screening rates & reducing disparities. #ASPOPosters2020 5/5
@NCICRCHD @UCSFCancer @threadreaderapp please unroll! #ScreentoSave #GetScreened @NCICRCHD
