title: Findings from the Community Health Intervention Program in South Carolina: implications for reducing cancer-related health disparities.
abstract: The South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (SC-CPCRN) implemented the Community Health Intervention Program (CHIP) mini-grants initiative to address cancer-related health disparities and reduce the cancer burden among high-risk populations across the state. The mini-grants project implemented evidence-based health interventions tailored to the specific needs of each community. This study aims to support the SC-CPCRN's goals of moving toward greater dissemination and implementation of evidence-based programs in the community to improve public health, prevent disease, and reduce the cancer burden. Three community-based organizations were awarded $10,000 each to implement one of the National Cancer Institute's evidence-based interventions. Each group had 12 months to complete their project. SC-CPCRN investigators and staff provided guidance, oversight, and technical assistance for each project. Grantees provided regular updates and reports to their SC-CPCRN liaisons to capture vital evaluation information. The intended CHIP mini-grant target population reach was projected to be up to 880 participants combined. Actual combined reach of the three projects reported upon completion totaled 1,072 individuals. The majority of CHIP participants were African-American females. Participants ranged in age from 19 to 81 years. Evaluation results showed an increase in physical activity, dietary improvements, and screening participation. The success of the initiative was the result of a strong community-university partnership built on trust. Active two-way communication and an honest open dialogue created an atmosphere for collaboration. Communities were highly motivated. All team members shared a common goal of reducing cancer-related health disparities and building greater public health capacity across the state.
authors: Statewide Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA.
authors: James Lyndon
authors: JL
authors: McCracken
authors: Daniela B
authors: DB
authors: Friedman
authors: Heather M
authors: HM
authors: Brandt
authors: Swann Arp
authors: SA
authors: Adams
authors: Sudha
authors: S
authors: Xirasagar
authors: John R
authors: JR
authors: Ureda
authors: Rachel M
authors: RM
authors: Mayo
authors: Kimberly
authors: K
authors: Comer
authors: Miriam
authors: M
authors: Evans
authors: Delores
authors: D
authors: Fedrick
authors: Jacqueline
authors: J
authors: Talley
authors: Madeline
authors: M
authors: Broderick
authors: James R
authors: JR
authors: Hebert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011379:Prognosis; D013022:South Carolina; D055815:Young Adult
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