The Vave campaign: impact evaluation of a cancer awareness raising multi-media campaign in Samoa.
Health Promot Int
; 38(3)2023 Jun 01.
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em En
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| ID: mdl-35348669
Cancer is a number one killer and cause of disability in Samoa. Identifying cancer early can lead to better health outcomes. Ability to understand signs and symptoms of cancer among community members is crucial in facilitating early detection. Recognizing this, the Samoa Cancer Society (SCS) developed the first ever multi-media cancer awareness campaign in Samoathe 'Vave' which means 'quickly'. The campaign used mass media; printed resources; and community outreach to spread three key messages: detect signs and symptoms quickly; quickly see a doctor; and quickly call SCS. To understand how effective the campaign was, data were collected through surveys and statistics on Vave-related calls to SCS. The campaign was effective in increasing awareness of cancer and importance of early detection demonstrated through community recall of campaign messages, increased enquiries to SCS and improved knowledge. Efforts are needed to address the structural barriers to cancer early detection and continuing education targeting the hard-to-reach communities in Samoa.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Meios de Comunicação de Massa
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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Humans
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En
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Health Promot Int
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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Austrália