"La Clinica Day"
Abstract
A series of health fairs, known as La Clinica Days were offered by Northern Illinois University School of Nursing's nurse-managed rural health clinic. The health fairs were modeled after what immigrants from Mexico encountered in their native country when seeking health care. The health fairs provided health screenings, clinical exams and health information that was applicable to the entire family. Appointments were not needed, all information was provided in Spanish and with culturally appropriate models. Key Hispanic community leaders were involved in program design and marketing. Women who participated in La Clinics Days received breast cancer prevention education, a free clinical breast exam and referral for a free mammogram. A pre- and post-intervention design was used to measure each Latina woman's knowledge about breast cancer screening and seeking mammograms for early detection of breast cancer. Knowledge regarding breast cancer screening was improved following participation in La Clinica Day events (paired t-test comparing the mean total score for the knowledge test at time I and time 2 was statistically significant). Behavior regarding breast cancer screening was improved following participation in La Clinica Day events (83% of women referred for screening mammogram obtained the mammogram)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADB288422
Entities
People
- Marilyn Frank-strombo
- Mary Uscian
- Stephaine Semann
Organizations
- Northern Illinois University