TY - JOUR ID - 88913 TI - Community- Based Approaches to Cancer Prevention in Rural Thailand Based on Experiences of Accredited Health Professionals JO - Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention JA - APJCP LA - en SN - 1513-7368 AU - Saranrittichai, Kesinee AU - Ussavapark, Wichai AU - Thamrongwarangkoon, Apisit AU - Haengsorn, Tiptiya AU - Daoruang, Sureerat AU - Teeranut, Ampornpan AD - Research and Training Center for Enhancing Quality of Life of Working Age People, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. AD - Director of Nampong Hospital, Nampong Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand. AD - Director of Ubolratana Hopital, Nampong Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand. AD - Professional Nurse, Nampong Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand. AD - Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Y1 - 2020 PY - 2020 VL - 21 IS - 1 SP - 7 EP - 12 KW - Cancer Prevention KW - community KW - health service skill KW - health literate community DO - 10.31557/APJCP.2020.21.1.7 N2 - This qualitative research aimed to describe important components of community based approaches of cancer prevention from working experiences of accredited health professionals in Thai rural communities. Methods: Data were collected from 23 communities with 23 accredited health professionals as key participants using in-depth interview and focus group discussions (FGDs) in each community. Other informants were community leaders, community health volunteers and community people. Content analysis was applied for data analysis. Results: Community based approaches for cancer prevention from the experiences of accredited health professionals were composed of 2 themes: approaches for community-based cancer prevention and methods for cancer-based prevention in the community. The approaches for community-based cancer prevention was composed of 4 components: 1) primary prevention focusing on health education; 2) secondary prevention include: life style modification, vaccination, advocacy of cancer screening, early detection, and prompt refer; 3) tertiary prevention focusing on primary care, and 4) research collaboration focusing on net working.  Methods for cancer-based prevention in the community were different based on types of cancer.  The 3 factors determined to be associated with community based approaches for cancer prevention were: 1) primary care policy; 2) hometown workplace; and 3) health practice skill. Conclusion: Community based approaches for cancer prevention should concentrate on building a literate community involvement to empower both health care providers and residents. From our evidence, dedicated community associates health professionals have a major role to play. UR - https://journal.waocp.org/article_88913.html L1 - https://journal.waocp.org/article_88913_d249ab08ce720682cae9918259d07eee.pdf ER -