The Impact of the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program on High School Participants.
The Impact of the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program on High School Participants.
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10.15695/jstem/v5i2.04
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2022-08
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肯塔基州的癌症发病率和死亡率在全国排名第一。由于健康的许多社会决定因素以及不良的健康行为方面的不平等，该州的阿巴拉契亚地区的癌症差异最大。作为解决该地区癌症和教育差异的一项策略，肯塔基大学马基癌症中心的阿巴拉契亚肿瘤职业培训（ACTION）项目让阿巴拉契亚地区的高中生参与癌症教育、研究和推广活动。对参与者进行了入职和离职调查。经典检验理论和探索性因子分析用于检验用于项目评估的工具，而重复测量方差分析用于确定进入和退出时间点之间的手段是否存在显著差异。学生对癌症相关话题的理解和接受程度在出入境调查管理部门之间有所提高。学生们表示，该项目提高了他们的研究技能和职业规划技能。此外，学生们对课程的各个方面都有积极的看法。数据表明，行动对高中生有积极的影响。具体来说，结果显示对癌症相关主题、研究技能和职业规划的理解和适应程度有所提高。
Kentucky ranks first in the nation in cancer incidence and mortality. The Appalachian region of the state experiences the highest cancer disparities due to inequities in many social determinants of health as well as poor health behaviors. As a strategy for addressing cancer and education disparities in the region, the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center engages Appalachian-native high school students in cancer education, research, and outreach activities. Entry and exit surveys were administered to participants. Classical test theory and exploratory factor analysis were used to examine the instruments used for program evaluation, whereas repeated measures ANOVA was used to determine if there were significant differences in means between entry and exit timepoints. There was an increase in students’ understanding and comfort with cancer-related topics between entry and exit survey administrations. Students indicated that the program improved their research skills and career planning skills. Furthermore, students had positive perceptions of all aspects of the program. Data suggest that ACTION has a positive impact on high school students. Specifically, results show increased understanding and comfort with cancer-related topics, research skills, and career planning.