Abstract 4346: Training Minority Community Leaders on Prostate Cancer. Effect of an Educational Strategy in Los Angeles, CA & Tallahassee, FL

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Abstract Background: Certain groups are disproportionately impacted by prostate cancer (PCa) compared to other racial/ethnic groups such as Blacks. While the burden of PCa in Hispanics is low, there is limited understanding of the disparities in subpopulations of Hispanics. We developed and culturally adapted, and updated all the scientific data, translated, implemented and evaluated a Prostate Cancer Advocacy Training (PCAT) for Hispanic populations. Methods: Culturally and language specific content on PCa cause, risk factors, epidemiology, detection, diagnosis and treatment was delivered through a workshop and simultaneously broadcasted in Spanish in Los Angeles County (n=29) and in English in Tallahassee, Florida (n=9). Pre- and post-test surveys assessed impact. Results: The following pre vs. post differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05), in knowledge (5.0±1.6 vs 6.3±1.1) and advocacy intentions (3.9±0.9 vs 4.3±0.8). On correctly identifying warning signs for PCa (50% vs 87%), intent to inform and educate patients, family, and friends about PCa within the next three months, (69% vs 95%), to ensure that high quality research is sensitive to the priorities of patients (63% vs 84%), to help increase patient recruitment, compliance and retention for clinical trials within the next month (62% vs 84%), intent to engage in PCa patient education within the next three months, (67% vs 92%); and in engaging in PCa community outreach within the next three months, (67% vs 94%) There were no significant differences due to race/ethnicity. Conclusion: The PCAT led to increased knowledge, awareness, and intention to engage patients and community health workers in advocacy and engagement regarding PCa in the next three months. Results suggest that delivering culturally and language specific educational information increases engagement of Hispanic and African American patient/community advocates. This has implications for reducing cancer health disparities. Citation Format: Carolina Aristizabal. Training Minority Community Leaders on Prostate Cancer. Effect of an Educational Strategy in Los Angeles, CA & Tallahassee, FL [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research 2020; 2020 Apr 27-28 and Jun 22-24. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2020;80(16 Suppl):Abstract nr 4346.