The Co-Production, Pilot and Qualitative Evaluation of a Cancer Prevention Programme With High-Risk Women Delivered on Group Walks by Cancer Champions: Shoulder to Shoulder, Walk and Talk.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Women in the criminal justice system and women who have been subject to domestic abuse are at high risk of cancer but underrepresented in health promotion research. We aimed to co-produce, pilot and evaluate a health promoting programme delivered on group walks.

Design

A programme co-produced by women, based on motivational interviewing, created the opportunity for supportive conversations about cancer prevention.

Methods

Programme development in two workshops with women with lived experience using authentic vignettes to prompt help-seeking conversations. A small pilot and a qualitative evaluation was done using framework analysis.

Results

The programme appeared acceptable to women and the walk leaders. Women felt included and found it a safe space f

SUBMITTER: Hanson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11306970 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature