Piloting the Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Curricular Advances for Research and Education (SGM Cancer CARE) workshop: Research training in the service of SGM cancer health equity Journal Article


Authors: Kano, M.; Tamí-Maury, I.; Pratt-Chapman, M. L.; Chang, S.; Kosich, M.; Quinn, G. P.; Poteat, T.; Kanetsky, P. A.; Elk, R.; Boehmer, U.; Sanchez, J.; Kamen, C.; Sanchez, N. F.
Article Title: Piloting the Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Curricular Advances for Research and Education (SGM Cancer CARE) workshop: Research training in the service of SGM cancer health equity
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe the context, curriculum design, and pilot evaluation of the educational program “Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Curricular Advances for Research and Education” (SGM Cancer CARE), a workshop for early-career researchers and healthcare providers interested in gaining knowledge and skills in sexual and gender minority (SGM) cancer research and healthcare advocacy. A needs assessment of a sample of clinicians and researchers (n = 104) and feedback from an Advisory Board informed the curriculum design of the SGM Cancer CARE workshop. Four SGM-tailored modules, focusing on epidemiology, clinical research, behavioral science and interventions, and community-based participatory approaches, were developed and tested in a 2.5-day virtual format among 19 clinicians and researchers. A fifth module to provide feedback to participants on brief presentations about their SGM cancer research ideas or related efforts was added later. A mixed-methods evaluation comprised of pre- and post-modular online evaluation surveys and virtual focus groups was used to determine the degree to which the workshop curriculum met participant needs. Compared to pre-module evaluations, participants reported a marked increase in SGM cancer research knowledge in post-module scores. Quantitative results were supported by our qualitative findings. In open field response survey questions and post-workshop focus groups, participants reported being extremely pleased with the content and delivery format of the SGM Cancer CARE workshop. Participants did regret not having the opportunity to connect with instructors, mentors, and colleagues in person. The SGM Cancer CARE curriculum was shown to increase the knowledge, skills, and level of preparedness of early-career clinicians and scientists to conduct culturally relevant and appropriate research needed to improve care for SGM persons across the cancer care continuum from prevention to survivorship. © 2022, The Author(s) under exclusive licence to American Association for Cancer Education.
Keywords: adult; controlled study; major clinical study; cancer research; education; curriculum; quantitative analysis; career; survivorship; clinical research; health care personnel; needs assessment; skill; health disparity; human experiment; prevention; behavioral science; healthcare providers; researchers; human; male; female; article; lgbtq; cancer health disparities; mentor; health equity; sexual and gender minorities; education and training; sgm; sexual and gender minority; lgbtqia+ people
Journal Title: Journal of Cancer Education
Volume: 38
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0885-8195
Publisher: Springer  
Date Published: 2023-06-01
Start Page: 1066
End Page: 1076
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/s13187-022-02233-0
PUBMED: 36399283
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC9673892
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