scholarly journals Subsequent Cancer Prevention and Control Activities Among Low- and Middle-Income Country Participants in the US National Cancer Institute’s Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Amanda L. Vogel ◽  
Camille Morgan ◽  
Kalina Duncan ◽  
Makeda J. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Effective Response ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
The Us ◽  
And Control ◽  
Low And Middle Income

PURPOSE A dramatic shift in the burden of cancer from high-income countries to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is predicted to occur over the next few decades. An effective response requires a range of approaches to capacity building in cancer prevention and control in LMICs, including training of cancer prevention and control professionals. Toward this end, the US National Cancer Institute includes LMIC-based participants in its Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention, which is an annual, short-term in-person training program. METHODS In 2015 and 2016, the US National Cancer Institute fielded a survey to all Summer Curriculum alumni who were based in LMICs when they participated in the program, between 1998 and 2015. Its aims were to learn about subsequent engagement in cancer prevention and control in LMICs and attribution of activities/accomplishments to participation in the Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention. RESULTS Respondents (N = 138) worked in academia/research (n = 61), health care (n = 41), and health policy/Ministries of Health (n = 36) in all six world regions. Most respondents (90.6%) worked in the same LMIC as when they participated in the Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention. When asked about activities/accomplishments completed as a result of participation, 92.8% reported at least one cancer prevention and control practice activity/accomplishment, 81.2% reported at least one cancer research activity/accomplishment, and 44.2% reported authoring one or more peer-reviewed publications. Reported ways that the Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention contributed to these activities/accomplishments were emphasizing a public health approach; focusing on research priorities, methods, and scientific writing; and highlighting the importance of research and publications. Finally, 79.7% of respondents reported using Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention materials to train others. CONCLUSION These findings have implications for the design of future training initiatives for LMIC-based cancer prevention and control professionals.

scholarly journals Mapping Stakeholders to Enhance Coordination of Cancer Prevention and Control: The Kenyan Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 93s-93s
Author(s):  
A. Karagu ◽  
M. Cira ◽  
M. Akhavan ◽  
K. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
And Control

Background: Coordination of stakeholders in cancer prevention and control ensures prudent use of available resources toward a common goal while limiting overlaps and redundancies. The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) is a statutory body with an overall mandate to coordinate and centralize all activities related to cancer prevention and control in Kenya. To identify baseline status of cancer control stakeholder activity to guide implementation of the National Cancer Control Strategy, NCI-K collaborated with US National Cancer Institute (NCI-US) to map stakeholders involved in cancer control in Kenya. Aim: The survey set out to determine the geographical distribution, scope of cancer prevention and control activities, and sources of financing for identified stakeholders involved in cancer prevention and control in Kenya. Methods: Between October 2017 and March 2018, we conducted an online survey among stakeholders involved in cancer prevention, research and control in Kenya adapted from similar stakeholder mapping activities coordinated by NCI-US in other settings. Using attendance lists to past multisectoral forums organized by NCI-K, Kenyan Ministry of Health, and NCI-US, a Google link to a standard pretested questionnaire was circulated. Descriptive analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel. Results: A total of 52 responses were received with 38 respondents reporting Kenya as their institution country. Twenty (38%) had ongoing activities in all the counties in Kenya. Nairobi County had the highest reported number of active institutions (19) followed by Kisumu (16) and Uasin Gishu (10). The three program focus areas most reported were training 28 (54%), clinic-based screening 27 (52%) and advocacy/information and educational 26 (50%), while the least reported was financing 12 (23%). For organizations involved in cancer screening, 22 (81%) focused on breast cancer while 18 (67%) prioritized cervical cancer. Among the programs that identified cancer prevention as one of their focus areas, a large majority (91%) were involved in health education, while only 1 organization focused on environmental control activities. The most reported source of funding for the cancer programs was grant funding 17 (33%). Conclusion: This stakeholder mapping activity has identified a strong stakeholder presence in most parts of the country while also highlighting gaps in the focus of cancer prevention and control programs. This baseline information on stakeholder activity will help shape future collaborations in cancer prevention and control and will guide NCI-K in developing appropriate policies and ensuring effective coordination.

scholarly journals CDC Activities to Enhance Training in Cancer Prevention and Control in Field Epidemiology Training Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Virginia Senkomago ◽  
Rachael Joseph ◽  
Monica Sierra ◽  
Elizabeth Van Dyne ◽  
Meheret Endeshaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Cancer Epidemiology ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Field Epidemiology ◽  
And Control

Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In 2012, there were > 14 million new cancer cases and > 8 million cancer deaths, with 70% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Part of the success of cancer prevention and control efforts requires the development and strengthening of the public health workforce, particularly in LMICs where the cancer burden is the greatest. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supports workforce capacity development globally through Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) established in ministries of health in > 70 countries. To enhance training in cancer prevention and control in FETPs, the CDC has developed an open-access curriculum in applied cancer epidemiology and supports FETP trainees who conduct cancer-related planned projects. The curriculum contains modules on cancer registration, screening, and comprehensive cancer control that are particularly relevant to current cancer control efforts in many LMICs. Pilot testing of the curriculum showed an increase in trainees’ cancer knowledge and covered content trainees found to be relevant to their field epidemiology training and projects and future work in cancer prevention and control. Since 2013, the CDC has supported 13 trainees with cancer-related projects; two have published articles, two have presented their results at international conferences, and others are writing manuscripts on their project outcomes. Through the development of an open-access applied cancer epidemiology curriculum and by supporting cancer-related projects for FETP trainees, the CDC provided technical assistance for LMICs to build capacity for cancer prevention and control efforts.

scholarly journals Health Disparities Around the World: Perspectives From the 2012 Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control Course at the National Cancer Institute

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e284-e289
Author(s):  
Neetu Chawla ◽  
Deanna L. Kepka ◽  
Brandy M. Heckman-Stoddard ◽  
Hisani N. Horne ◽  
Ashley S. Felix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
The World ◽  
And Control

The collective discussion during the NCI course highlighted the pervasiveness of health disparities across all areas represented by course participants and suggested these issues are the largest impediment to achieving cancer prevention goals.

scholarly journals Building the Global Cancer Workforce: Assessing the Cancer Research and Control Progress of Low- and Middle-Income Country Participants in the National Cancer Institute Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 29s-29s
Author(s):  
Camille Morgan ◽  
Makeda Williams
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Research ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Fellowship Program ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract 48 Background: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention, hosted by NCI’s Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, has provided interdisciplinary training to physicians, scientists, nurses, and other cancer health care professionals in the principles and practice of cancer prevention, control, and molecular biology and genetics. Since 1998, the summer curriculum has enrolled an increasing number of international participants, with many nominees from All-Ireland NCI Cancer Consortium and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy. NCI’s Center for Global Health selects meritorious international participants, specifically from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and has offered limited travel and subsistence scholarships. In spring 2016, the Center for Global Health conducted an evaluation of LMIC participants from 1999 to 2015 to assess the impact of the summer curriculum on participants’ engagement and activities in cancer research and control, including peer-reviewed publications, grants received, scientific presentations, cancer control planning, and advocacy. Methods: We surveyed participants about these topics by using an electronic survey system (Questionnaire Design Studio, v3.0) and analyzed responses in SPSS (SPSS, Chicago, IL) and Excel (Microsoft, Redmond, WA). Results: Of 427 LMIC participants from 1999 to 2015, 357 were surveyed via e-mail invitations to an online survey link, of which 156 responded (44%) during a 4-week study period with follow-up. Overall, 97% report using the knowledge and skills acquired frequently or sometimes, and 80% reported training at least one other person in course content. Nearly 50% reported publishing and 27% reported receiving research funding, of which 84% had not received a grant before participation. Conclusion: Participation of international attendees at the NCI Summer Curriculum builds a global cancer community, utilizing the expertise of Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program in training the cancer health care workforce. AUTHORS' DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No COIs from either author.

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