Abstract
<jats:p>Objective. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the Community-Based Cancer Prevention Model from the perspectives of service providers (public health bureaus and lecturers) and service recipients (educational program participants).Methods. In 2025, a comprehensive mixed-methods study was undertaken. The lecturers’ perspectives were explored through six structured interviews conducted using a researcher-developed questionnaire. The views of municipal public health bureau specialists were examined through two focus group discussions (n = 24), guided by discussion protocols. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis, with the identification of key themes and subthemes. Participants’ perceptions were assessed using a quantitative cross-sectional survey administered to 272 respondents. Descriptive statistics were applied: categorical variables are presented as frequencies (n, %), while continuous variables are reported as means with minimum and maximum values.Results. From the service providers’ perspective, the model supported the identification of priority areas in cancer prevention, ensured the harmonization of recommendations across preventive programme providers, and contributed to increased public awareness. Lecturers reported that participants’ acquisition of fundamental knowledge regarding cancer, its risk factors, and prevention principles enhanced health literacy and facilitated more efficient clinical consultations by enabling physicians to focus on more in-depth case analysis.Participants expressed high levels of satisfaction with the educational programme content and particularly valued alternative teaching methods that promoted psychological comfort and active engagement. Intensive weekend camps were found to be effective in fostering interpersonal relationships and a sense of community, which positively influenced knowledge retention and motivation to participate in subsequent activities. Lecturers broadly supported the formal institutionalization of the model, while emphasizing the necessity of dedicated funding.Participants rated lecturers’ competence, the quality of practical sessions, the suitability of facilities, and the overall programme structure very highly. Practical components—such as cooking workshops, relaxation exercises, lifestyle monitoring, and group consultations—were perceived as the most useful and engaging. The programme facilitated tangible health behavior changes, with many participants applying the acquired knowledge to improvements in nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being, while maintaining motivation for ongoing lifestyle modification. Although some respondents expressed a desire for broader topic coverage, additional practical activities, and expanded digital resources, overall satisfaction averaged 9.5 out of 10, and nearly all participants indicated they would recommend the programme to others.Conclusions. The Community-Based Cancer Prevention Model is effective in enhancing health literacy, fostering participant engagement, and promoting positive health behaviors change. Both service providers and participants recognized its value and feasibility, underscoring the importance of structured, interactive, and evidence-based educational interventions.</jats:p>