Volume
39
Issue
2
Abstract
The study reported here was predicated on the belief that it is necessary to assess the knowledge level of cancer risk among Extension professionals before programming can be developed as part of the overall educational mission. Extension professionals significantly increased their knowledge level of cancer risk through a pre-test assessment, application of a non-invasive educational intervention, and a post-test follow-up among a random sample of Ohio State University Extension personnel. In the areas of emerging research related to cancer risk, Extension professionals significantly increased their correct response percentage with the intervention. To fully incorporate cancer risk information into Extension education programming, it is essential that Extension professionals are up-to-date in non-traditional, as well as traditional arenas.
Recommended Citation
Dresbach, S. H. (2001). Understanding Cancer Risk Among Extension Professionals: A Program Development Perspective. The Journal of Extension, 39(2), Article 9. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol39/iss2/9
