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McBride KA, O'Fee A, Hogan S, Stewart E, Madeley C, Wilkes J, Wylie E, White A, Hickey M, Stone J. Co-design of an intervention to optimize mammographic screening participation in women with obesity and/or physical disabilities. Radiography (Lond) 2024; 30:951-963. [PMID: 38657389 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mammographic breast screening/rescreening rates are suboptimal for women with obesity and/or physical disabilities. This study describes development of an intervention framework targeting obesity- and disability-related barriers to improve participation. METHODS Mixed methods combined a systematic review with first-person perspectives to optimise screening engagement among women with obesity and/or physical disabilities. Phase 1 (systematic review) was conducted following the PRISMA framework. Phase 2 involved in-depth interviews with n = 8 women with lived experience of obesity and/or physical disabilities. An inductive coding approach was applied to the data which was then combined with Phase 1 results to develop the intervention framework. RESULTS Six studies were included in the systematic review. Tailored education based on individual risk increased willingness to undergo mammographic screening. Recommendations to improve the screening experience included partnerships with consumers, targeted messaging, and enhanced professional development for breast screening staff. Participants also identified strategies to improve the uptake of screening and the experience itself. CONCLUSION Development and evaluation of interventions informed by frameworks like the one developed in this study are needed to improve engagement in screening to promote regular participation among women with physical disabilities and/or obesity. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Successful implementation of practice interventions co-designed by women with obesity and/or physical disabilities are likely to improve their breast screening participation. Enhanced training of radiographers aimed at upskilling in empathetic communication around required manoeuvring and potentially longer screening times for clients with obesity and/or physical disabilities may encourage more positive client practitioner interactions. Client information aimed at women with obesity should include information on how to prepare for the appointment and explain there may be equipment limitations compromising imaging which may not be completed at an initial appointment.
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- K A McBride
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia; Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.
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- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- BreastScreen Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- BreastScreen Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia; Women and Newborn Health Service, King Edward Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- BreastScreen Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia; Women and Newborn Health Service, King Edward Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- BreastScreen Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia; Women and Newborn Health Service, King Edward Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia; Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Australian Breast Density Consumer Advisory Council, Australia
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- University of Melbourne Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Royal Women's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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Molina Y, Tsai E, Enqubahry Y, Lee E, Siddiqi F, Gottesman A, Boylan E, Paz K, Wright ME, Abrol E, Lofton S, Kim SJ, Patel A. Equity in Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention through a Multi-Pronged Network Intervention: Works-in-Progress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:213. [PMID: 38397702 PMCID: PMC10888495 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21020213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The increasing rates of cancer incidence are disproportionately borne by populations that are ineligible for screening and historically marginalized populations. To address this need, our community-centered model seeks to catalyze the widespread diffusion of evidence-based information and resources (e.g., community-based organizations, federally qualified health centers) to reduce the risks of cancer, chronic disease, and other conditions. In this study, we tested whether improving personal health literacy (i.e., confidence in seeking information) and enabling successful information transfer (i.e., intention to share the specific information learned through the program) among community residents could contribute to greater diffusion intention (i.e., number of network members with whom residents plan to share information and resources). The current study used post-intervention surveys, which were administered to Chicago residents who were 18 years or older and had participated in the program. Among the 1499 diverse Chicago residents, improved personal health literacy was associated with greater diffusion intention (ORs = 2.00-2.68, 95% CI [1.27-4.39], p ≤ 0.003). Successful information transfer was associated with greater diffusion, especially for cancer and other chronic disease risk reductions (ORs = 3.43-3.73, 95% CI [1.95-6.68], p < 0.001). The findings highlight the potential gains for health equity through sustainable, scalable, multi-sectoral partnerships.
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- Yamilé Molina
- Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (Y.E.); (E.L.); (F.S.)
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- University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (E.T.); (M.E.W.); (E.A.)
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- Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (Y.E.); (E.L.); (F.S.)
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- Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (Y.E.); (E.L.); (F.S.)
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- Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (Y.E.); (E.L.); (F.S.)
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- School of Public Health, George Washington Milkin Institute, Washington, DC 20037, USA;
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- Chicago Department of Public Health, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (E.B.); (K.P.); (A.P.)
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- Chicago Department of Public Health, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (E.B.); (K.P.); (A.P.)
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- University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (E.T.); (M.E.W.); (E.A.)
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- University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (E.T.); (M.E.W.); (E.A.)
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- Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA;
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- Division of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA;
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- Chicago Department of Public Health, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (E.B.); (K.P.); (A.P.)
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Allen CG, Hatch A, Qanungo S, Ford M, Marrison ST, Umemba Q. Development of a Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Genetics Curriculum for Community Health Workers: KEEP IT (Keeping Each other Engaged Program via IT) Community Health Worker Training. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2024; 39:70-77. [PMID: 37919623 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-023-02377-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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We developed a curriculum for community health workers (CHWs) using an innovative, community-engaged focus group and Delphi process approach. Equipping CHWs with knowledge of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) and genetics could help enhance identification of women at risk for HBOC, referral, and navigation through genetic services. We conducted focus groups with five CHWs and a three-round Delphi process with eight experts. In the first round of the Delphi process, participants rated and commented on draft curriculum modules. The second round involved live video discussion to highlight points of confusion and concern in the modules. The curriculum was revised and refined based on quantitative and qualitative data and reassessed by the experts in Round 3. Ultimately, agreement was achieved on eight of 10 modules when assessing for clarity of learning objectives, seven out of 10 when assessing for adult learning theory, and nine out of 10 when assessing for participants' ability to learn desired knowledge. We plan to virtually deliver this curriculum to CHWs to enhance their HBOC and genomic competencies. By equipping CHWs to understand and participate in genomics education, we can enable more equitable participation in genomics-informed clinical care and research. Beyond this curriculum, the Delphi methodology can further be used to design content for new CHW curriculums.
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Sharma S, Patlas M, Yong-Hing CJ. Community-Based Breast Cancer Screening: A Grassroots Approach to Address Racial Disparities in Detection and Diagnosis. Can Assoc Radiol J 2024; 75:13-14. [PMID: 37226531 DOI: 10.1177/08465371231180311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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- Sonali Sharma
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Diagnostic Imaging, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Chan RJ, Milch VE, Crawford-Williams F, Agbejule OA, Joseph R, Johal J, Dick N, Wallen MP, Ratcliffe J, Agarwal A, Nekhlyudov L, Tieu M, Al-Momani M, Turnbull S, Sathiaraj R, Keefe D, Hart NH. Patient navigation across the cancer care continuum: An overview of systematic reviews and emerging literature. CA Cancer J Clin 2023; 73:565-589. [PMID: 37358040 DOI: 10.3322/caac.21788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023] Open
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Patient navigation is a strategy for overcoming barriers to reduce disparities and to improve access and outcomes. The aim of this umbrella review was to identify, critically appraise, synthesize, and present the best available evidence to inform policy and planning regarding patient navigation across the cancer continuum. Systematic reviews examining navigation in cancer care were identified in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), Epistemonikos, and Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) databases and in the gray literature from January 1, 2012, to April 19, 2022. Data were screened, extracted, and appraised independently by two authors. The JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Review and Research Syntheses was used for quality appraisal. Emerging literature up to May 25, 2022, was also explored to capture primary research published beyond the coverage of included systematic reviews. Of the 2062 unique records identified, 61 systematic reviews were included. Fifty-four reviews were quantitative or mixed-methods reviews, reporting on the effectiveness of cancer patient navigation, including 12 reviews reporting costs or cost-effectiveness outcomes. Seven qualitative reviews explored navigation needs, barriers, and experiences. In addition, 53 primary studies published since 2021 were included. Patient navigation is effective in improving participation in cancer screening and reducing the time from screening to diagnosis and from diagnosis to treatment initiation. Emerging evidence suggests that patient navigation improves quality of life and patient satisfaction with care in the survivorship phase and reduces hospital readmission in the active treatment and survivorship care phases. Palliative care data were extremely limited. Economic evaluations from the United States suggest the potential cost-effectiveness of navigation in screening programs.
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- Raymond J Chan
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Cancer Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Cancer Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Cancer Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Institute for Health Research, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Exercise Medicine Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Human Performance Research Centre, Innovative Solutions for Well-being and Health (INSIGHT) Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Narcisse MR, Shah SK, Hallgren E, Felix HC, Schootman M, McElfish PA. Factors associated with breast cancer screening services use among women in the United States: An application of the Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. Prev Med 2023; 173:107545. [PMID: 37201597 PMCID: PMC10773561 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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This study applied Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use to examine predisposing, enabling, and need factors associated with adherence to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for breast cancer screening (BCS). Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine factors of BCS services utilization among 5484 women aged 50-74 from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey. Predisposing factors significantly associated with use of BCS services were: being a Black (odds-ratios [OR]:1.49; 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.14-1.95) or a Hispanic woman (OR:2.25; CI:1.62-3.12); being married/partnered (OR:1.32, CI:1.12-1.55); having more than a bachelor's degree (OR: 1.62; CI:1.14-2.30); and living in rural areas (OR:0.72; CI:0.59-0.92). Enabling factors were: poverty level [≤138% federal poverty level (FPL) (OR:0.74; CI:0.56-0.97), >138-250% FPL (OR:0.77; CI:0.61-0.97), and > 250-400% FPL (OR:0.77; CI:0.63-0.94)]; being uninsured (OR:0.29; CI:0.21-0.40); having a usual source of care at a physician office (OR:7.27; CI:4.99-10.57) or other healthcare facilities (OR:4.12; CI:2.68-6.33); and previous breast examination by a healthcare professional (OR:2.10; CI:1.68-2.64). Need factors were: having fair/poor health (OR:0.76; CI:0.59-0.97) and being underweight (OR:0.46; CI:0.30-0.71). Disparities in BCS services utilization by Black and Hispanic women have been reduced. Disparities still exist for uninsured and financially restrained women living in rural areas. Addressing disparities in BCS uptake and improving adherence to USPSTF guidelines may require revamping policies that address disparities in enabling resources, such as health insurance, income, and health care access.
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- Marie-Rachelle Narcisse
- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 2708 S. 48(th) St., Springdale, AR 72764, USA.
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 2708 S. 48(th) St., Springdale, AR 72764, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 2708 S. 48(th) St., Springdale, AR 72764, USA
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- Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 2708 S. 48(th) St., Springdale, AR 72764, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 2708 S. 48(th) St., Springdale, AR 72764, USA
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Shah SK, Jones-Carr M, Bimali M, Su LJ, Nakagawa M. An Online Survey and Focus Groups for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2022; 37:1782-1789. [PMID: 34046818 PMCID: PMC8626524 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-021-02027-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In order to design a cancer prevention promotion program in the region, suggestions were solicited at a medical center. We hypothesized that a majority would be native to state, and would be able to articulate about the barriers that may exist. Through online survey and focus groups, suggestions were sought, and the knowledge and the compliance with cancer prevention recommendations were assessed to determine the participants' qualifications as potential educators. Sixty-five point two percent of participants (n = 1018) graduated from high school in Arkansas. The most commonly given suggestions were to provide education to increase awareness, to use social media for promotion, to improve access, and to reduce costs. Self-reported adherence rates to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening were 82.6% (n = 954), 75.8% (n = 541), and 76.7% (n = 453), respectively. Having a personal history of cancer significantly increased colorectal cancer screening uptake (p = 0.04), but paradoxically decreased mammography uptake (p = 0.007). Salary of $40,000 and more and having a Bachelor's degree or higher were associated with higher compliance of Papanicolaou test only (p = 0.007 and p = 0.001, respectively). A majority (67.7%, n = 1056) of respondents expressed willingness to contribute to promoting cancer prevention measures, and 38.3% (n = 559) were willing to participate in focus groups. However, only 6.3% (n = 35) actually participated. The participants' knowledge and compliance appeared to be sufficient, but their follow through in focus group participation was poor.
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- Sumit K Shah
- Departments of Pathology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St. Slot 502, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Departments of Pathology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St. Slot 502, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Departments of Pathology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St. Slot 502, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Departments of Pathology and Biostatistics, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St. Slot 502, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA.
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Vicente EP, de Faria SEE, Almeida ABL, Yamada PA, Lucena TFR, Silva TMG, Bernuci MP. Cervical Cancer Prevention on Instagram: Content and Social Interaction Analysis of Brazilian Accounts. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2022; 23:3043-3049. [PMID: 36172667 PMCID: PMC9810299 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.9.3043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to analyse the content of posts on Instagram about cervical cancer. METHODS It was conducted a qualitative analysis using the 50 most popular publicly available Portuguese-language Instagram posts, containing the hashtags #cervicalcancer, #papsmear, #hpv, #papillomavirus, and #hpvvac-cine, during the Brazilian national cervical cancer prevention campaign in March 2018. RESULTS Posts recruited using #cervicalcancer provided 60% of posts with contents related to secondary prevention; the #papsmear provided 46% of posts with irrelevant contents; the #hpv and #papillomavirus provided 50% and 64% of posts with informative content, respectively; and the #hpvvaccine provided 58% of posts with content related to primary prevention. The posts that received the highest number of likes were those from the hashtags #hpv and #papillomavirus with 151.33 and 78.00 likes/post, respectively. The majority of posts presented less than 05 comments/post, except for the #hpv, which had 64.76 comments/post. According to the users' profiles, the majority of the posts, regardless of the hashtag used, were made by health professionals. CONCLUSION The focus of Instagram posts about cervical cancer is on secondary prevention, which can contribute to the promotion of health behaviours not directed to aspects of primary prevention of the disease.
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- Elen P Vicente
- Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, Universidade Cesumar, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Communication and Multimedia, State University of Maringá, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, Universidade Cesumar, Brazil.
- Cesumar Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, Universidade Cesumar, Brazil.
- Cesumar Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, Brazil.
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Long-term Mammography Utilization after an Initial Randomized Intervention Period by all Underserved Chilean Women in the Clinics. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14153734. [PMID: 35954397 PMCID: PMC9367461 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14153734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Chile has one of the highest rates of breast cancer in Latin America. Mammography rates among women, especially those of low socioeconomic status (SES), are thought to contribute to high breast cancer morbidity and mortality. A successful randomized controlled trial among women aged 50 to 70 in a low-SES primary care clinic in Chile led to a significant increase in mammography screening rates in a two-year intervention trial. This study assesses the sustainability of the intervention after ten years and identifies factors that might have been associated with a long-term effect using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework. The mammography rates among women aged 50 to 70 in the low-SES intervention clinic were compared to two populations of women aged 50 to 70 from middle-SES clinics and to national data. Qualitative data were used to answer questions of adoption, implementation, and maintenance, while quantitative data assessed the reach and effectiveness. After ten years, low-SES women at the intervention clinic maintained significantly higher mammography screening rates vs. middle-SES women at the comparison clinics (36.2% vs. 30.1% and 19.4% p < 0.0001). Women of a low SES at the intervention clinic also had significantly higher screening rates compared to women of a low SES at a national level (44.2% vs. 34.2% p < 0.0001). RE-AIM factors contributed to understanding the long-term difference in rates. Mailed contact, outreach interventions, and the integration of health promoters as part of the Community Advisory Board were important factors associated with the effects observed. This study provides information on factors that could contribute to reducing the social gap on breast cancer screening.
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Shah SK, Narcisse MR, Hallgren E, Felix HC, McElfish PA. Assessment of Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities in U.S. Men and Women Using a Demographically Representative Sample. CANCER RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS 2022; 2:561-569. [PMID: 36381661 PMCID: PMC9645794 DOI: 10.1158/2767-9764.crc-22-0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Timely receipt of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening can reduce morbidity and mortality. This is the first known study to adopt Andersen's model of health services use to identify factors associated with CRC screening among US adults. The data from National Health Interview Survey from 2019 was utilized to conduct the analyses. Multivariable logistic regression was used to separately analyze data from 7,503 age-eligible women and 6,486 age-eligible men. We found similar CRC screening levels among men (57.7%) and women (57.6%). Factors associated with higher screening odds in women were older age, married/cohabitating with a partner, Black race, >bachelor's degree, having a usual source of care, and personal cancer history. Factors associated with lower odds for women were American Indian/Alaska Native race, living in the US for ≤10 years, ≤138% federal poverty level (FPL), uninsured or having Medicare, and in fair/poor health. For men, factors associated with higher screening odds were older age, homosexuality, married/cohabitating with a partner, Black race, >high school/general educational development education, having military insurance, having a usual source of care, and personal cancer history. Factors associated with lower odds for men were being a foreign-born US resident, living in the South or Midwest, ≤138% FPL, and being uninsured or having other insurance. Despite lower screening rates in the past, Black adults show a significantly higher likelihood of CRC screening than White adults; yet, screening disparities remain in certain other groups. CRC screening efforts should continue to target groups with lower screening rates to eliminate screening disparities.
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- Sumit K. Shah
- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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- Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Fejerman L, Ramirez AG, Nápoles AM, Gomez SL, Stern MC. Cancer Epidemiology in Hispanic Populations: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Need to Make Progress? Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022; 31:932-941. [PMID: 35247883 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-1303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The Hispanic/Latino(x) population (H/L) in the United States of America is heterogeneous and fast growing. Cancer is the number one cause of death among H/Ls, accounting for 21% of deaths. Whereas for the most common cancers, incidence rates are lower in H/Ls compared with non-H/L White (NHW) individuals, H/Ls have a higher incidence of liver, stomach, cervical, penile, and gallbladder cancers. H/L patients tend to be diagnosed at more advanced stages for breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers, and melanoma compared with NHW individuals. Etiologic and cancer outcomes research among H/Ls lags other populations. In this review, we provide a summary of challenges, opportunities, and research priorities related to cancer etiology, cancer outcomes, and survivorship to make progress in addressing scientific gaps. Briefly, we prioritize the need for more research on determinants of obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its progression to liver cancer, stomach and gallbladder cancers, and pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We emphasize the need to improve cancer screening, early detection of cancer, and survivorship care. We highlight critical resources needed to make progress in cancer epidemiologic studies among H/L populations, including the importance of training the next generation of cancer epidemiologists conducting research in H/Ls.
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- Laura Fejerman
- Department of Public Health Sciences, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Davis, California
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Mays Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Department of Urology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Okoro O, Kennedy J, Simmons G, Vosen EC, Allen K, Singer D, Scott D, Roberts R. Exploring the Scope and Dimensions of Vaccine Hesitancy and Resistance to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccination in Black Communities. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2022; 9:2117-2130. [PMID: 34553340 PMCID: PMC8457035 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01150-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The long history of distrust that characterizes the relationship between the Black/African-American population and the US Medical community makes COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy of great concern. A needs assessment of the Black/African-American community assessed willingness and explored the perceptions of community members regarding COVID-19 vaccination. METHODS The study used a mixed-methods approach. Respondents (n = 183) were surveyed with a web-based questionnaire. They were asked whether there would get vaccinated for COVID-19 barring any access or cost-related challenges. Perceptions of community members regarding vaccination were explored through one-on-one interviews (n = 30) and eight focus groups (n = 49), with participants drawn from across various demographic characteristics. Survey responses were summarized using frequencies and proportions. A thematic analysis was conducted on the qualitative data. RESULTS Thirty-four percent of respondents indicated "Yes" (willing to get vaccinated); 26.8% indicated "No", while 37.1% expressed hesitancy ("Maybe" or "I don't know"). Themes emerging from the qualitative data are grouped into three broad categories: vaccine accessibility (transportation, information, navigating healthcare system); vaccine hesitancy (with sub-categories of compliance, complacency and confidence); and vaccine "resistance" (conspiracy theories, conflicting beliefs, distrust of Government, trustworthiness of Health care). CONCLUSION Findings demonstrate a nuanced expansion of "vaccine hesitancy" to delineate groups with varying issues and perspectives. Interventions to enhance vaccination rates in Black/African-American communities should incorporate components that assure accessibility at the minimum, but also address non-access-related issues. Priority should be given to enhancing vaccine literacy, information-sharing as efficacy and safety data emerge, and addressing specific concerns identified through community-engaged outreach efforts.
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- Olihe Okoro
- grid.17635.360000000419368657Department of Pharmacy Practice & Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN USA
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- Healthy Alliances Matter for All LLC, Duluth, MN USA
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- grid.17635.360000000419368657Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth, Duluth, MN USA
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- grid.418807.20000 0004 0397 1478Department of Global, Cultural, and Language Studies, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN USA
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- Healthy Alliances Matter for All LLC, Duluth, MN USA
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- Healthy Alliances Matter for All LLC, Duluth, MN USA
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- grid.17635.360000000419368657Department of Pharmacy Practice & Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN USA
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Anisman H, Kusnecov AW. Adopting healthy behaviors: Toward prevention and cures. Cancer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91904-3.00019-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Mittendorf KF, Knerr S, Kauffman TL, Lindberg NM, Anderson KP, Feigelson HS, Gilmore MJ, Hunter JE, Joseph G, Kraft SA, Zepp JM, Syngal S, Wilfond BS, Goddard KAB. Systemic Barriers to Risk-Reducing Interventions for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Implications for Health Care Inequities. JCO Precis Oncol 2021; 5:PO.21.00233. [PMID: 34778694 PMCID: PMC8585306 DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Kathleen F. Mittendorf
- Department of Translational and Applied Genomics, Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR
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- School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Translational and Applied Genomics, Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR
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- Department of Translational and Applied Genomics, Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR
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- Department of Translational and Applied Genomics, Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR
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- Department of Translational and Applied Genomics, Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR
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- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
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- Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, WA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Translational and Applied Genomics, Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, WA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Translational and Applied Genomics, Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR
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Heidemann DL, Adhami A, Nair A, Haftka-George A, Zaidan M, Seshadri V, Tang A, Willens DE. Using a Frontline Staff Intervention to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening in a Large Academic Internal Medicine Clinic. J Gen Intern Med 2021; 36:2608-2614. [PMID: 33987788 PMCID: PMC8390589 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06865-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is the third most common malignancy affecting women. Screening with Papanicolaou (Pap) tests effectively identifies precancerous lesions and early-stage cervical cancer. While the nationwide rate of cervical cancer screening (CCS) is 84%, our urban general internal medicine (GIM) clinic population had a CCS rate of 70% in 2016. OBJECTIVE To improve our clinic's CCS rate to match or exceed the national average within 18 months by identifying barriers and testing solutions. DESIGN A quality improvement project led by a multidisciplinary group of healthcare providers. PARTICIPANTS Our GIM clinic includes 16 attending physicians, 116 resident physicians, and 20 medical assistants (MAs) with an insured and underserved patient population. INTERVENTION Phase 1 lasted 9 months and implemented CCS patient outreach, patient financial incentives, and clinic staff education. Phase 2 lasted 9 months and involved a workflow change in which MAs identified candidates for CCS during patient check-in. Feedback spanned the entire study period. MAIN MEASURES Our primary outcome was the number of Pap tests completed per month during the 2 study phases. Our secondary outcome was the clinic population's CCS rate for all eligible clinic patients. KEY RESULTS After interventions, the average number of monthly Pap tests increased from 35 to 56 in phase 1 and to 75 in phase 2. Of 385 patients contacted in phase 1, 283 scheduled a Pap test and 115 (41%) completed it. Compared to baseline, both interventions improved cervical cancer screening (phase 1 relative risk, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.64-2.10; P < 0.001; phase 2 relative risk, 2.70; 95% CI, 2.40-3.02; P < 0.001). Our clinic's CCS rate improved from 70% to 75% after the 18-month intervention. CONCLUSIONS The rate of CCS increased by 5% after a systematic 2-phase organizational intervention that empowered MAs to remind, identify, and prepare candidates during check-in for CCS.
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- Danielle L Heidemann
- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA.
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- Department of Primary Care, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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Ishii K, Tabuchi T, Iso H. Combined patterns of participation in cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screenings and factors for non-participation in each screening among women in Japan. Prev Med 2021; 150:106627. [PMID: 34019930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Finding effective strategies to increase participation in cervical cancer screening (CCS), breast cancer screening (BCS) and colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) for women is an important public health issue. Our objective was to examine combined patterns of participation in these three screenings and investigate the factors associated with non-participation in each. We analyzed 115,254 women aged 40-69 who were age-eligible for all three screenings from a 2016 nationally representative cross-sectional survey in Japan. Eight screening patterns were defined as full-participation (CCS + BCS + CRCS), partial-participation (CCS + BCS, CCS + CRCS, BCS + CRCS, CCS, BCS, CRCS), and non-participation (none). Multinomial logistic regression analysis adjusted for age, marital status, educational attainment, employment status, self-rated health, current hospital visits, and smoking status was performed to evaluate the factors associated with each screening pattern, using full-participation as the reference category. Screening rates for cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer were 45.0%, 46.2%, and 40.4%, respectively. Although only 26.9% of women participated in all three screenings, more than 60% participated in at least one screening. Unstable employment, low educational attainment, low self-rated health, and current smoker were associated with both non-participation and partial-participation, especially single-participation in cervical and breast cancer screening. For example, self-employed women were more likely to be non-participants [aOR 2.80 95%CI: 2.65-2.96], single-participants for CCS [aOR 2.87 95%CI: 2.57-3.20], and BCS [aOR 2.07 95%CI: 1.85-2.33] than permanent workers. It may be useful to consider related factors for non-participation patterns to encourage partial-participants to have other cancer screenings by utilizing one cancer screening as an opportunity to provide information about other screenings.
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- Kanako Ishii
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Cancer Control Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69, Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-8567, Japan
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- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan.
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Fuzzell LN, Perkins RB, Christy SM, Lake PW, Vadaparampil ST. Cervical cancer screening in the United States: Challenges and potential solutions for underscreened groups. Prev Med 2021; 144:106400. [PMID: 33388330 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Cervical cancer screening rates in the United States are generally high, yet certain groups demonstrate disparities in screening and surveillance. Individuals at greatest risk for cervical cancer are often from marginalized or underserved groups who do not participate in regular screening for a variety of reasons. Using the Population-based Research to Optimize the Screening Process (PROSPR) Trans-Organ Conceptual Model, including concepts of individual-, provider-, facility-, system-, or policy-level factors, we provide a commentary to highlight reasons for low screening participation among subgroups in the U.S. These include racial and ethnic minorities, rural residents, sexual and gender minorities, those with limited English proficiency, those with particular religious beliefs, and various health conditions. We describe barriers and offer potential solutions for each group. In addition, we discuss cross-cutting barriers to screening including difficulty interacting with the healthcare system (limited knowledge and health literacy, lack of provider recommendation/contact), financial (cost, lack of insurance), and logistical barriers (e.g., lack of usual source of care, competing demands, scheduling issues). Solutions to address these barriers are needed to improve screening rates across all underscreened groups. Changes at state and national policy levels are needed to address health insurance coverage. Mobile screening, ensuring that interpreters are available for all visits, and targeted in reach at non-gynecological visits can further overcome barriers. Employing community outreach workers can increase community demand for screening, and patient navigators can improve adherence to both screening and follow-up diagnostic evaluation. HPV self-sampling can address multiple barriers to cervical cancer screening.
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- Lindsay N Fuzzell
- Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Health Outcomes & Behavior, 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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- Boston University School of Medicine, 85 E. Concord St., Boston, MA 02118, United States of America
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- Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Health Outcomes & Behavior, 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America; Center for Immunization and Infection Research in Cancer, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America; University of South Florida, College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America
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- Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Health Outcomes & Behavior, 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America
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- Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Health Outcomes & Behavior, 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America; Center for Immunization and Infection Research in Cancer, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America; University of South Florida, College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612, United States of America.
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Feng R, Jing J, Zhang X, Li M, Gao J. Adherence to post-surgery follow-up assessment and its association with sociodemographic and disease characteristics in patients with breast cancer in Central China. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:1098. [PMID: 33183247 PMCID: PMC7659108 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-07600-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Follow-up after curative surgery is increasingly recognized as an important component of breast cancer care. Although current guideline regulates the follow-ups, there are no relevant studies on the adherence to it in China. This study investigated the post-surgery follow-up and explored its association with patients, tumor and treatment characteristics. Methods A total of 711 patients underwent surgical treatment in Shanxi Bethune Hospital from March 2012 to May 2018 were included in this study. Baseline sociodemographic, tumor, and treatment characteristics were obtained from the hospital electronic medical records. The post-surgery follow-up was reviewed and assessed from the patient’s follow-up examination record. Factors associated with the first three-year follow up was evaluated using logistic regression analysis. Results The annual follow-up rate after surgery decreased gradually from 67.1% at the 1st year, 60.2% at the 3rd year to 51.9% at the 4th year, and 43.5% at the 5th year. Loss of follow-up during the first 3 years after surgery was significantly associated with older age (> 65 years), lower medical insurance coverage, axillary lymph node dissection, and less intensity of systemic treatment. Conclusion A significant downtrend of annual follow-up rate for breast cancer survivors was confirmed in this study. Loss of follow-up within the first 3 years after surgery was associated with both patient’s characteristics and treatment. These results will provide evidence to help clinicians to develop tailored patient management after curative surgery. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-020-07600-y.
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- Ran Feng
- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Shanxi Bethune Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Xiaodian District, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Shanxi Bethune Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Xiaodian District, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Shanxi Bethune Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Xiaodian District, China
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- Cancer Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Shanxi Bethune Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Xiaodian District, China.
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