Abstract
Science Cafés facilitated by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin seek to increase health and scientific literacy through informal conversation between researchers and community members. The goal was to understand what factors have the greatest influence on attendees' perceived changes in health and science literacy levels (PCHSL) to increase impact. Previous research established the evaluation used in the Science Cafés to measure PCHSL. In this study, comparisons were made between (1) 2 different approaches to Science Cafés (Genomics Science Cafés or Health Science Cafés) and (2) regression models to show which factors best predicted PCHSL. The approach of the Genomics Science Cafés series to Science Cafés showed a larger impact on PCHSL. Regression models suggest SES and education significantly contributes to PCHSL. Insights for program development to have greater impact on PCHSL were identified. Continuing to optimize dissemination of research findings to the public is essential for improving community health and well-being.
Highlights
Science Cafés facilitated by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin seek to increase health and scientific literacy through informal conversation between researchers and community members
The education profile was significantly different between series, with a higher education level in Series Health Science Cafés (HSC) compared with Series Genomics Science Cafés (GSC)
In light of SES groups being significantly different between Series HSC and GSC, we developed 2 possible regression models (SES Model and No SES Model) that accounted for participants’ PCHSL rating
Summary
Science Cafés facilitated by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin seek to increase health and scientific literacy through informal conversation between researchers and community members. The goal was to understand what factors have the greatest influence on attendees’ perceived changes in health and science literacy levels (PCHSL) to increase impact. Even with diverse sources available, the ability of individuals to understand, measure the credibility of the source/information, and use the information is still highly dependent on their formal education, health status, and health literacy [1, 5]. Increasing health science awareness and providing resources to underserved populations is a goal of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) in Milwaukee, WI [8]. The CTSI is 1 of 62 awards made by the National Institutes of Health’s Clinical and Translational Science Award program, which seeks to transform biomedical
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