What are the problems and suggestions related to cancer health education in Sichuan, China? A qualitative study of community health workers (CHWs).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health education conducted by community health workers (CHWs) is an evidence-based strategy for promoting cancer prevention, cancer screening, and adherence to medical guidance from doctors. However, CHWs are confronted with some problems related to cancer health education in China. This study aimed to clarify CHWs' awareness of problems in cancer health education in China and the solutions that they were considering to improve the quality and efficiency of cancer health education.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design with purposive sampling was applied in eight primary health care sectors in Guangyuan and Chengdu in Sichuan, China. Face-to-face, in-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted, and a total of 60 CHWs were interviewed. The interviews were tr

SUBMITTER: Yang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11761214 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature