Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic/Latino individuals, yet many do not complete cancer screenings due to systemic barriers. To address this issue, Rochester Healthy Community Partnership (RHCP) created “Stories for Change: La detección temprana puede salvar vidas” (S4C-cancer prevention). This digital storytelling intervention involved eight Hispanic/Latino cancer survivors or co-survivors who shared their experiences by creating 2-min videos. Their heartfelt stories aim to help patients make informed decisions about cancer screenings. RHCP piloted S4C-cancer prevention at three clinical sites to assess intervention acceptability and success (cancer screenings completed).
Read MoreNine percent of the US population has limited English proficiency (LEP), which is defined by the US Census Bureau as speaking English “less than very well.” LEP is an important mediator of health disparities and has been linked to overall poor health and low quality of healthcare delivery, decreased understanding of medical information, and dissatisfaction with care.
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