Health Fairs as a Unique Teaching Methodology

Fournier, A.; Harea, Cristina; Ardalan, Katherine; Sobin, Lucia

doi:10.1207/s15328015tlm1101_11

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“…Complex topics such as professionalism, social determinants of health, cultural competence, and systems-based practice are difficult to teach through traditional didactic methods. Articles that were authored by students 44,45,48 or that included comments from students 24,26,27,35,37,46,49,54 suggested that medical students develop new insights and a greater understanding about many of these ideas through community-based experiences. In keeping with the pedagogy of service learning, many authors described or advocated formal reflection exercises for students to contemplate and integrate the lessons they learned from their community experiences.…”

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Understanding the Goals of Service Learning and Community-Based Medical Education: A Systematic Review

2011

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Understanding the Goals of Service Learning and Community-Based Medical Education: A Systematic Review

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“…Health fairs are community events that offer education about health topics typically through educational booths and materials [8–10]. They also offer health screenings or referrals, and offer medical and community outreach training for healthcare professionals (e.g., nurses) [11–13]. …”

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“…Evaluation measures for these events often focused on screenings delivered at the event [13–15], ratings of logistics [16], and satisfaction [13]. Longer term follow-up is necessary to document health fairs’ meeting of their goals, implementation and impact of these events, such as discussions with providers about screening or completion of screenings.…”

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Process evaluation of health fairs promoting cancer screenings

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Background: Low income and uninsured individuals often have lower adherence to cancer screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Health fairs are a common community outreach strategy used to provide cancerrelated health education and services. Methods: This study was a process evaluation of seven health fairs focused on cancer screening across the U.S. We conducted key-informant interviews with the fair coordinator and conducted baseline and follow-up surveys with fair participants to describe characteristics of participants as well as their experiences. We collected baseline data with participants at the health fairs and telephone follow-up surveys 6 months following the fair. Results: Attendance across the seven health fairs ranged from 41 to 212 participants. Most fairs provided group or individual education, print materials and cancer screening during the event. Overall, participants rated health fairs as very good and participants reported that the staff was knowledgeable and that they liked the materials distributed. After the fairs, about 60% of participants, who were reached at follow-up, had read the materials provided and had conversations with others about cancer screening, and 41% talked to their doctors about screening. Based on findings from evaluation including participant data and coordinator interviews, we describe 6 areas in planning for health fairs that may increase their effectiveness. These include: 1) use of a theoretical framework for health promotion to guide educational content and activities provided, 2) considering the community characteristics, 3) choosing a relevant setting, 4) promotion of the event, 5) considerations of the types of services to deliver, and 6) evaluation of the health fair. Conclusions: The events reported varied in reach and the participants represented diverse races and lower income populations overall. Most health fairs offered education, print materials and onsite cancer screening. Participants reported general satisfaction with these events and were motivated through their participation to read educational materials or discuss screening with providers. Public health professionals can benefit from this process evaluation and recommendations for designing and evaluating health fairs.

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“…18,20,21 They have been more widely used for cancer education and screening promotion and often target vulnerable populations, such as the un-or underinsured. [22][23][24][25] Although health fairs are widely utilized in communities, rigorous outcome evaluations are rare.…”

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“…26 The health fairs in the published literature often utilized group or one on one education, educational materials, and/or offered free screening, leading to screening appointments for breast and cervical cancer, 22 screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer, [23][24][25] or clinical exams. 23,24 Several of the published articles on health fairs describe how they were delivered or participant satisfaction (process evaluation). Further understanding of health fairs is necessary to evaluate their reach, effectiveness, cost effectiveness and long-term impact.…”

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A Qualitative Study of Health Fairs to Increase Cancer Screening in the U.S. From Key Informant Interviews

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2016

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Screening for the early detection of cancer is effective in decreasing morbidity and mortality, healthcare costs, and disability in the United States. Results from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey indicate that cancer screening rates among the general population are still well below Healthy People 2020 targets. Health fairs are one of the most recognizable methods for community-based health promotion. Due to their frequency, impact and reach, health fairs are of interest in the promotion of screening. We examined the use of health fairs to increase breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening in community-based settings in the U.S. Health fair coordinators were recruited and interviewed by phone from July to September 2012. We used a 72 question interview guide to collect data on health fair goals, activities, costs, and outcomes. Fourteen health fair coordinators completed the interview. Seven of the health fairs focused only on breast cancer (50%), 3 (21.4%) on colorectal cancer, 3 (21.4%) on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer, and 1 (7.1%) on breast and cervical cancer. About 80% of the health fairs partnered with hospital or clinics. Overall, the coordinators used of a combination of two or more of the following activities: booths/fair (78.6%), presentations/ lectures (50%), meal/snack (50%), screening/ referral (50%), give away/ raffle (42.9%), media/entertainment (21.4%). Health fair activities were categorized into Community Guide for Preventive Services recommended interventions to promote screening: small media (100%), one-on-one education (92.9%), reducing structural barriers (92.9%), group education (57.1%), and reducing out of pocket costs (64.3%). Screening outcomes varied widely with most health fairs resulting in 30-45 screenings. Three separate case studies of health fairs held in the U.S. between 2010 and 2012 are presented. With the dearth of literature on using health fairs to increase cancer screenings, this study provides important information on the implementation, reach, and impact of health fairs in increasing breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening.

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Health Fairs as a Unique Teaching Methodology

Cited by 16 publications

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Understanding the Goals of Service Learning and Community-Based Medical Education: A Systematic Review

Understanding the Goals of Service Learning and Community-Based Medical Education: A Systematic Review

Process evaluation of health fairs promoting cancer screenings

A Qualitative Study of Health Fairs to Increase Cancer Screening in the U.S. From Key Informant Interviews

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