Feasibility Study to Actively Disseminate the Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer in Primary Healthcare Centers

NANot yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

1,200

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 31, 2025

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2025

Conditions
CancerLatin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer (LAC Code)
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

WhatsApp-Based Cancer Prevention Messaging

Participants in this group will receive a structured series of WhatsApp messages containing evidence-based cancer prevention recommendations from the Latin America and Caribbean Code Against Cancer (LAC Code). Messages will be delivered over four weeks, 3 times a week, covering key topics such as smoking cessation, healthy diet, physical activity, and regular screening. Engagement metrics will be tracked to assess feasibility and adherence.

BEHAVIORAL

Online Cancer Prevention Workshop for Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals assigned to this group will participate in an online workshop designed to improve their knowledge of the LAC Code and communication strategies for cancer prevention counseling. The workshop includes recorded lectures, interactive modules, and knowledge assessments. Completion rates and participant satisfaction will be measured.

BEHAVIORAL

Combined WhatsApp Messaging and Online Workshop

Participants in this group will receive both interventions: WhatsApp messages with cancer prevention recommendations and access to the online workshop. The intervention aims to assess whether a combined approach enhances adherence and impact. Engagement with both interventions will be monitored.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

HMAP - Hospital Municipal de Aparecida de Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

International Agency for Research on Cancer

OTHER

lead

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

OTHER