Table 2.
Intervention Overview of Included Studies
| Study | Name of program |
Description of program | Geographic location of program |
Location of program |
Duration of program |
Follow- up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado et al., 2016 | ¡Fortaleza Latina! (Latina Strength) | Combined patient- and clinic-level intervention on mammography screening participation among Hispanics receiving care at safety net health center. Promotora-led motivational interview program of home visits and follow-up telephone calls (patient-level) and additional mammography services delivered by mobile mammography unit (clinic-level). | Washington State, King, Snohomish, and Skagit counties | Community-wide and clinic-based | August 2012–August 2014 | 12 months |
| Elder et al., 2017 | Fe en Acción (Faith in Action) | Promotoras provided NCI and ACS handouts to cancer screening condition participants. Promotoras led 6-week class series at churches on prevention, breast cancer, cervical cancer, HPV, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, and rights and responsibilities of patients. Promotoras accompanied participants to cancer screening appointments as needed. Cancer screening classes were advertised in church bulletin and church announcements. Promotoras gave information on local clinics and services. Framework used was social ecological model. | San Diego, California | Community-wide | 2011–2014 | 12 months |
| Fernandez et al., 2009 | Cultivando la Salud (Cultivating Health | Lay health worker/Promotora program using a tool box of materials was delivered in 1-on-1 session at participant’s home. Tool box contained bilingual breast and cervical cancer education including a video, flipchart, breast models, pamphlets, and a teaching guide. There was a 2-week follow-up phone call for additional assistance. | 2 communities along U.S.-Mexico border (New Mexico and Texas), 2 communities in Central Valley of California | Community-wide | 2004–2005 | 6 months |
| Jandorf et al., 2014 | Esperanza y Vida (Hope and Life) | Hispanic breast cancer survivors and lay health advisors in group intervention educated women about screening guidelines and obtaining age-appropriate screening. A total of 180 education programs were delivered. Programs were delivered to community, faith-based, and home-based locations. | Arkansas, New York City, and Buffalo, New York | Community-wide | August 2007–December 2009 | 2 and 8 months |
| Nuño et al., 2011 | Entre Amigas (Between Friends) | Promotora program based on earlier program called Compañeros de Salud. Program consisted of 2-hour group session presented by trained Promotora focusing on breast and cervical cancer prevention. Topics included general information about breast and cervical cancer, description and explanation of cancer screening, role of diet in cancer prevention, self-esteem, and description of community resources. Intervention administered in participants’ homes in small groups of 3–12 women. Women attended 1 educational class and refresher class 1 year later. Theoretical framework was Social Cognitive Theory. | Yuma County (border county in SW Arizona) | Community-wide | 2002–2005 | 12 and 24 months |