Open AccessFeasibility of a Web-Based Training System for Peer Community Health Advisors in Cancer Early Detection Among African Americans
Author(s) -
Sherie Lou Z. Santos,
Erin K. Tagai,
Min Qi Wang,
Mary Ann Scheirer,
Jimmie Slade,
Cheryl L. Holt
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2014.302237
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , web application , training (meteorology) , medicine , medical education , public health , gerontology , psychology , world wide web , nursing , computer science , geography , meteorology
We describe the feasibility of a Web-based portal for training peer community health advisors (CHAs). We conducted a community-based implementation trial in African American churches between 2012 and 2014. The Web-based portal allows CHAs to log in and view 13 training videos, preparing them to deliver 3 cancer early detection workshops in their churches. Of 8 churches, 6 completed the training, each certifying 2 CHAs. These CHAs took an average of 26 days to complete the training, requiring little technical assistance. Additional technical assistance was required to implement the workshops. The Web-based system appears to be a feasible method for training lay individuals for the CHA role and has implications for increasing the reach of evidence-based interventions.