Abstract
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) suffer from inordinate morbidity and mortality from various cancers. The Spirit of Eagles is a national Special Populations Network that has developed the community infrastructure to support culturally appropriate, long-range, comprehensive cancer control activities. Subcontracts were developed that involved major cancer centers, nonprofit organizations, policy boards, professional societies, and educators. Community-based cancer control grants were distributed through the Spirit of Eagles program. Community-based participatory research involved 38 communities in a broad range of cancer control activities. The key to long-range improvement in cancer morbidity and mortality in AI/AN communities lies in building infrastructure to support strong partnerships enabling community-based participatory research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1987-1994 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Cancer |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 8 SUPPL. |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 15 2006 |
Keywords
- Clinical trials
- Collaboration
- Community health aides
- Community health networks
- Community outreach
- Community participation
- Native Americans
- Prevention and control
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research