Abstract PO-026: University of Arizona partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP), outreach core

Abstract

Abstract Cancer among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities is the second leading cause of death. The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) was established to addresses cancer health disparities in Native Americans. The Outreach Core of NACP ensures research and tribal community engagement are undertaken in a respectful and inclusive manner with tribal communities. The University of Arizona (UA) Outreach Core: (1) developed (& distributed to 22 Arizona tribal communities) information materials focused on proper tribal consultation and engagement, foundational cancer information including statistics on leading causes of cancers, considerations for cancer survivors and caregivers over the continuum of cancer care including palliative/hospice care and clinical trials. (2) Hosts an Indigenous Cancer Prevention webinar series to showcase successful community-led cancer control initiatives in Indian Country. (3) In collaboration with the UA Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Program, offer training in Tribal Consultation & Engagement with Native Communities. (4) Partnered to develop a well-women video to promote preventative cancer screening of Native American women. As part of the Indigenous Cancer Prevention webinar series, a total of seven speakers have presented on various Native American-focused cancer initiatives including: understanding pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia, initiatives to address cancer burden; human papillomavirus and cervical cancer; quality of life among cancer survivors and survivorship issues; cancer among Alaska Natives; and cancer trends in Indian Country. Both the webinar series and the UA RCR training have been well received and pre- and post-tests and evaluations demonstrate an increase in knowledge and positive review of content and delivery. The webinar series has reached over 200 attendees of students, service providers, community members, and faculty across half of the United States. Citation Format: Keyauni Leist, Jacquanette Slowtalker. University of Arizona partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP), outreach core [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Virtual Conference: 14th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2021 Oct 6-8. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022;31(1 Suppl):Abstract nr PO-026.