TY - JOUR
T1 - Using theater to promote cancer education in Alaska
AU - Cueva, Melany
AU - Kuhnley, Regina
AU - Lanier, Anne
AU - Dignan, Mark
PY - 2005/3
Y1 - 2005/3
N2 - Background. Cancer, a rare disease in the 1950s, is now the leading cause of death among Alaska Natives (AN). Methods. Building on AN rich traditions of storytelling to share knowledge and wisdom, a 45 minute play, Understanding, was developed to address cancer-related issues specific to AN. Results. Written audience evaluations assessed the impact of this theater-based education. After seeing the play, 327 (94.5%) people reported feeling more comfortable talking about cancer, 265 (66.1%) shared that they had learned about cancer, and 234 (61.7%) wrote healthy ways they intended to change their behavior. Conclusion. A postplay discussion provided an opportunity for the audience to share their stories, concerns, beliefs, and feelings.
AB - Background. Cancer, a rare disease in the 1950s, is now the leading cause of death among Alaska Natives (AN). Methods. Building on AN rich traditions of storytelling to share knowledge and wisdom, a 45 minute play, Understanding, was developed to address cancer-related issues specific to AN. Results. Written audience evaluations assessed the impact of this theater-based education. After seeing the play, 327 (94.5%) people reported feeling more comfortable talking about cancer, 265 (66.1%) shared that they had learned about cancer, and 234 (61.7%) wrote healthy ways they intended to change their behavior. Conclusion. A postplay discussion provided an opportunity for the audience to share their stories, concerns, beliefs, and feelings.
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U2 - 10.1207/s15430154jce2001_13
DO - 10.1207/s15430154jce2001_13
M3 - Article
C2 - 15876182
AN - SCOPUS:18844434896
SN - 0885-8195
VL - 20
SP - 45
EP - 48
JO - Journal of Cancer Education
JF - Journal of Cancer Education
IS - 1
ER -