Educational Program for the Early Detection of Melanoma in Oregon
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Summary
This trial studies how well a health educational campaign works in increasing early detection of melanoma in Oregon. The health educational campaign may provide information to help people learn about the early signs of melanoma. Increased education in Oregon may decrease the number of people who die from melanoma and increase the number of melanomas that are identified at an earlier stage.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To measure the change in melanoma literacy in Oregon, Washington, and Utah over five years (relative to baseline) and determine if there is a statistically significant difference in literacy in Oregon (where the educational campaign occurred) as compared to the non-participating states (Washington and Utah). II. To determine if there is an association between melanoma literacy and 1) stage at diagnosis, 2) tumor depth, 3) incidence, and 4) mortality rates in Oregon, Washington, and Utah. III. To determine if the cost of care for melanoma in Oregon is impacted by melan…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 12+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals, melanoma patients, skin service providers and health care providers interested in awareness and educational campaign Exclusion Criteria: * No one will be intentionally excluded
Interventions
- OtherEducational Intervention
Receive educational and training material
- OtherEducational Intervention
Receive educational lecture
- BehavioralHealth Education
Receive melanoma curriculum
- BehavioralMedia Campaign
View digital media strategies
- OtherSurvey Administration
Complete survey
Location
- OHSU Knight Cancer InstitutePortland, Oregon