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Li M, Ni P, Zuo T, Liu Y, Zhu B. Cancer literacy differences of basic knowledge, prevention, early detection, treatment and recovery: a cross-sectional study of urban and rural residents in Northeast China. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1367947. [PMID: 38807994 PMCID: PMC11130368 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1367947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Background Cancer literacy as a potential health intervention tool directly impacted the success of cancer prevention and treatment initiatives. This study aimed to evaluate the cancer literacy in Northeast China, and explore the factors contributing to urban-rural disparities. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 14 cities across Liaoning Province, China, from August to October 2021, using the multistage probability proportional to size sampling (PPS) method. The survey comprised 4,325 participants aged 15-69 and encompassed 37 core knowledge-based questions spanning five dimensions. Associations between sociodemographic factors and the cancer literacy rate were evaluated using chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression model. Results The overall cancer literacy rate was 66.9% (95% CI: 65.6-68.2%). In the primary indicators, cancer literacy were highest in treatment (75.8, 95% CI: 74.2-77.4%) and early detection (68.2, 95% CI: 66.8-69.6%), followed by basic knowledge (67.2, 95% CI: 65.8-68.6%), recovery (62.6, 95% CI: 60.7-64.5%) and prevention (59.7, 95% CI: 58.2-61.3%). Regarding secondary indicators, the awareness rates regarding cancer-related risk factors (54.7, 95% CI: 52.8-56.5%) and early diagnosis of cancer (54.6, 95% CI: 52.7-56.6%) were notably inadequate. Rural participates exhibited lower cancer literacy across all dimensions compared to urban. Multi-factor analysis showed that factors such as advanced age, limited education or low household income were barriers to health literacy in rural areas. Conclusion Strengthening awareness concerning prevention and early detection, particularly among key populations, and bridging the urban-rural cancer literacy gap are imperative steps toward achieving the Healthy China 2030 target.
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- Mengdan Li
- Liaoning Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, China
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- Liaoning Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, China
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Mossburg S, Kilany M, Jinnett K, Nguyen C, Soles E, Wood-Palmer D, Aly M. A Rapid Review of Interventions to Improve Care for People Who Are Medically Underserved with Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Lung Cancer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:529. [PMID: 38791744 PMCID: PMC11121396 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21050529] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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In the United States, patients with chronic conditions experience disparities in health outcomes across the care continuum. Among patients with multiple sclerosis, diabetic retinopathy, and lung cancer, there is a lack of evidence summarizing interventions to improve care and decrease these disparities. The aim of this rapid literature review was to identify interventions among patients with these chronic conditions to improve health and reduce disparities in screening, diagnosis, access to treatment and specialists, adherence, and retention in care. Using structured search terms in PubMed and Web of Science, we completed a rapid review of studies published in the prior five years conducted in the United States on our subject of focus. We screened the retrieved articles for inclusion and extracted data using a standard spreadsheet. The data were synthesized across clinical conditions and summarized. Screening was the most common point in the care continuum with documented interventions. Most studies we identified addressed interventions for patients with lung cancer, with half as many studies identified for patients with diabetic retinopathy, and few studies identified for patients with multiple sclerosis. Almost two-thirds of the studies focused on patients who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. Interventions with evidence evaluating implementation in multiple conditions included telemedicine, mobile clinics, and insurance subsidies, or expansion. Despite documented disparities and a focus on health equity, a paucity of evidence exists on interventions that improve health outcomes among patients who are medically underserved with multiple sclerosis, diabetic retinopathy, and lung cancer.
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- Sarah Mossburg
- American Institutes for Research, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
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- American Institutes for Research, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF Institute for Health and Aging, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
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- American Institutes for Research, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
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- Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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Won Jin S, Ji Yoon Y, Hirschi M. A Moderating Role of Gender in Online Health Information Seeking Behaviors for Colorectal Cancer Knowledge among Korean Americans Aged 50 to 75 Years. JOURNAL OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 34:710-724. [PMID: 38835362 PMCID: PMC11147139 DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2023.2271546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Korean Americans have consistently reported the underutilization of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, despite their high rates of CRC incidence and mortality. Research has indicated suboptimal CRC knowledge in Korean Americans as one of the main barriers to their recommended CRC screening. Also, research has shown the potential of online health information seeking (OHIS) to improving cancer knowledge and the gender-based differences in the link between OHIS and cancer knowledge. Thus, this study aimed to examine the association between OHIS and CRC knowledge and the moderating effect of gender in this association among Korean Americans. A cross-sectional survey with purposive sampling was conducted of 421 Korean Americans aged 50 to 75 years in the Southeastern U.S. Three-step hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed to investigate if three blocks of variables-Block 1: control variables (sociodemographics and health-related information), Block 2: independent variables (OHIS and gender), and Block 3: an (OHIS × gender) interaction term-significantly reduce unexplained variance in CRC knowledge. The analyses showed that the final model fits best accounting for 29.3% of the variance in CRC knowledge. Also, the analyses showed that OHIS was positively associated with CRC knowledge and gender moderated the association between OHIS and CRC knowledge. The findings close the knowledge gap existing in the body of literature on the connection of OHIS to CRC knowledge in Korean Americans. Findings also extend the understanding of gender-specific approaches leveraging OHIS for CRC prevention education among Korean Americans.
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- Seok Won Jin
- School of Social Work, The University of Memphis, 226 McCord Hall. Memphis, TN 38152
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- Department of Social Work, Colorado State University Pueblo, 2200 Bonforte Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81001
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- BSW Program Director, Behavioral Sciences, Utah Valley University, CB-207, 800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058
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Leopold KT, Carter-Bawa L. Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Access from the Perspective of the Patient and Current Interventions. Thorac Surg Clin 2023; 33:343-351. [PMID: 37806737 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.04.003] [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] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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In the context of the Conceptual Model for Lung Cancer Screening Participation, this article describes patient barriers to lung cancer screening highlighting current interventions. Patient barriers include cognitive factors (lack of awareness, limited information/misinformation, and low perceived risk), factors related to access (logistical issues, no provider recommendation, cost, and other financial/social factors), and psychological factors (fear, fatalism, lung cancer worry, and stigma). Current interventions include the use of educational materials/presentations to address cognitive barriers, use of direct outreach and structural change to address factors related to access, and use of educational material focused on psychological barriers to address psychological barriers.
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- Katherine T Leopold
- Hackensack University School of Medicine, 123 Metro Boulevard, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Precision Control Institute, Center for Discovery & Innovation, at Hackensack Meridian Health, 111 Ideation Way, B430, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA.
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Abdul Latip SNB, Chen SE, Im YR, Zielinska AP, Pawa N. Systematic review of randomised controlled trials on interventions aimed at promoting colorectal cancer screening amongst ethnic minorities. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2023; 28:661-695. [PMID: 36352539 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2022.2139815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Significant disparities exist between different ethnic groups when it comes to participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes. A variety of interventions have been proposed to improve participation rates of ethnic minorities for CRC screening. This systematic review aims to appraise the evidence available from published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and to identify effective interventions aimed at promoting CRC screening amongst underserved ethnic minorities. DESIGN We searched EmBASE, Medline, PsychInfo, Scopus and CINAHL for RCTs that analysed interventions to promote CRC screening in all ethnic minorities. CRC screening was measured as documented or self-reported screening rates. The protocol of this study was registered prospectively on PROSPERO with the registration number CRD42020216384. RESULTS We identified 42 relevant RCT articles, out of 1805 articles highlighted by the initial search. All except one were conducted in the US. The most frequently studied ethnic groups were African-Americans (33%), East Asians (30%), and Hispanics/Latinos (23%). In total, 7/42 (16%) RCTs had multiple arms. Interventions mainly intended to educate (52%), provide patient navigation services (21%), or provide a combination of these interventions (19%). We demonstrate that combination methods are most effective. CONCLUSION Many RCTs, mostly in the US, have trialed interventions aimed to increase CRC screening uptake amongst ethnic minorities to varying success. We conclude that using a combination of methods with patient navigation, education, and cultural tailoring is most effective at increasing CRC screening uptake amongst ethnic minorities. This highlights that multiple factors may hinder CRC screening and finding a one-size-fits-all solution that can be reliably implemented among different cultures and countries may be complex.
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- Siti Nadiah Binte Abdul Latip
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Isleworth, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Isleworth, UK
- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Isleworth, UK
- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Isleworth, UK
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Dlamini SB, Sartorius B, Ginindza TG. Pre- and post-intervention survey on lung cancer awareness among adults in selected communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A quasi-experimental study. J Public Health Afr 2023; 14:2131. [PMID: 36798842 PMCID: PMC9926557 DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2023.2131] [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: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Lung cancer remains the number one cause of cancer mortality estimated at 1.8 million deaths. There are limited studies in resource poor countries regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices towards lung cancer. Objective This study aimed to assess the effects of a lung cancer awareness intervention in selected communities in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. Materials and Methods A quasi-experimental study design was conducted in the selected communities in KwaZulu-Natal. A community intervention was administered in the communities after a baseline survey. The intervention effects were assessed a month after implementation. Results There were statistical differences in the mean age (p<0.001) and proportion of males and females (p<0.001) at baseline and post-intervention. There were no differences in terms of smoking status (p=0.958), however, there was a reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked per day (p<0.001) and the number of packs smoked per week (p=0.026). The mean knowledge score increased from 41.8% (95% CI 35.7 - 47.9) at baseline to 59.9 (95% CI 53.8 - 66.0) post-intervention (p<0.001). The proportion of participants who were aware that lung cancer can be detected early increased from 46.5% (95% CI 39.1 - 53.9) at baseline to 81.1% (95% CI 71.7 - 87.9) post-intervention (p<0.001). The intervention had a statistically significant effect (aOR 4.370, 95% CI 1.477-12.928) on the level of lung cancer knowledge in the selected communities (p<0.001). Conclusions Interventions increasing the recognition of signs and symptoms, focusing on the importance of early detection and health seeking behaviour (including screening), smoking cessation, and addressing the perceived health system barriers are required.
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- Siyabonga B. Dlamini
- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa,Cancer and Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Unit (CIDERU), College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa,Discipline of Public Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2nd Floor George Campbell Building, Mazisi Kunene Road, 4041, Durban, South Africa, Tel. (+2731) 260 4499. Fax. (+2731) 260 4211.
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- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa,Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,Department of Health Metrics Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa,Cancer and Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Unit (CIDERU), College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Wang Y, Xiao M, Zhang Y, Hong Z, Zhang R, Xu Q, Lin L, Wei Y. Investigation of awareness rate of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) among the general public in China and analysis of influencing factors. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1080800. [PMID: 37213638 PMCID: PMC10192882 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1080800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the awareness rate of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) among the general public in China and provide data about prostate cancer (PCa) for related scientific research. Methods A cross-sectional survey of PSA awareness was conducted in multiple regional populations using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire included basic information, knowledge about PCa, the awareness rate and application of PSA, and future expectations toward applying PSA screening in clinical practice. The study applied the methods of Pearson chi-square analysis and Logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 493 valid questionnaires were included. Two hundred and nineteen respondents (44.4%) were males, and 274 (55.6%) were females. Of all respondents, 212 (43.0%) were under 20 years old, 147 (29.8%) were 20-30 years old, 74 (15.0%) were 30-40 years old, and 60 (12.2%) were over 40 years old. There are 310 people (62.9%) with medical educational background and 183 (37.1%) without. One hundred eighty-seven (37.9%) of the respondents were aware of PSA, and 306 (62.1%) were unaware of PSA. Statistically significant differences were obtained between the two groups regarding different ages, educational backgrounds, occupations, departments, and habits of knowing medical knowledge (all p < 0.05). In addition, the differences between the group of aware of PSA (AP) and the group unaware of PSA (UAP) in terms of whether they had been exposed to PSA screening and whether they had exposure to PCa patients or related knowledge were also observed (all p < 0.05). Age ≥30 years, medical educational background, understanding of medical knowledge, exposure to PCa patients or related knowledge, exposure to PSA screening, and status as a graduate student and above were independent factors for the occurrence of PSA awareness events (all p < 0.05). In addition, age ≥ 30 years, medical educational background, and awareness of PSA were independent factors for future expectations toward PSA (all p < 0.05). Conclusions We first analyzed the public awareness of PSA. Cognition degrees of PSA and PCa awareness vary among different populations in China. Therefore, we should designate corresponding widespread scientific educational programs for different populations to increase the awareness rate of PSA.
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- Yuqin Wang
- School of Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Urology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Urology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Urology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Urology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Urology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yongbao Wei
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Julian McFarlane S, Occa A, Peng W, Awonuga O, Morgan SE. Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) to Enhance Participation of Racial/Ethnic Minorities in Clinical Trials: A 10-Year Systematic Review. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2022; 37:1075-1092. [PMID: 34420460 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2021.1943978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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There has not been a significant improvement in the rate of clinical trial accrual in more than 20 years. Worse, the challenge of inadequate representation among racial and ethnic minorities also persists, deepening disparities in health. Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a participatory communication method that centers on effective dialogue between researchers and community stakeholders with the goal of creating an equitable partnership for health and social change. The objective of the current study was to provide an update since a systematic review in 2012, on the current status of the empirical research, with a particular focus on the elements of CBPR methods used to improve the rate of accrual of members of racial and ethnic minority communities for clinical trials. Our systematic review found a large increase in the number of CBPR related studies and studies related to racial and ethnic representation in research. More than 85% of studies employing CBPR methods saw statistically positive outcomes. Specifically, the elements of CBPR that are associated with these positive outcomes include community partner participation in (1) a study advisory committee, (2) data collection, (3) the development of interventions, and (4) participant recruitment. However, the results of our study indicate that researchers need to be more transparent about the extent of community participation as well as more thoroughly and accurately describe the nature of the partnership with members of minority communities in order to build upon the scientific literature on community-engaged methods.
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- Department of Communication, University of Kentucky
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- Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University
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Interventions for cancer screening among Chinese Americans: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265201. [PMID: 35294463 PMCID: PMC8926258 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background
Cancer is the leading cause of death among Chinese Americans (CAs). Although death rates of cancers can be significantly reduced by screening cancers at an early stage, cancer screening (CS) rates are low among CAs. Interventions on CS may increase the uptake rates of CS and help to decrease the death rates of cancers in CAs.
Objectives
This study aims to summarize the intervention methods on CS among CAs and compare effects of various intervention methods on the outcomes of CS, including knowledge levels of CS, intentions to complete CS, and actual completions of CS.
Methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis design was used. Keyword searching was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, and CINAHL. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. The PEDro scale was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. Data was analyzed using Review Manager Version 5.4 software. Random effect model and subgroup analyses were conducted.
Results
The search yielded 13 eligible studies. All of the reviewed interventions were culturally tailored. Systematic review results were categorized by intervention delivery objects, intervention led, intervention contact, intervention types, and intervention focus according to group consensus. Meta-analysis results showed that the interventions on CS had a positive effect on all outcomes, including a 1.58 (95% CI, 1.17–2.14; P = 0.003), 1.78 (95% CI, 1.27–2.48; P = 0.0007), and 1.72 (95% CI, 1.22–2.42; P = 0.002) effect on knowledge of CS, intentions to complete CS, and completions of CS, respectively, compared to the control group. The subgroup analysis suggested that physician-led, individual-based, face-to-face client-focused interventions with multiple components increased CS among CAs, with the OR ranging from 1.60 (95% CI, 1.08–2.39; P = 0.02) to 3.11 (95%CI, 1.02–9.49; P = 0.05).
Discussion
Interventions on CS significantly increased CAs’ knowledge of CS, intentions to complete CS, and completions of CS. Physician-led, individual-based, face-to-face client-focused interventions with multiple components should be utilized for CAs.
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Mboineki JF, Wang P, Dhakal K, Getu MA, Chen C. The Effect of Peer-Led Navigation Approach as a Form of Task Shifting in Promoting Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge, Intention, and Practices Among Urban Women in Tanzania: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221089480. [PMID: 35666651 PMCID: PMC9174555 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221089480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Even though the government's priorities in preventing cervical cancer are implemented in urban areas, the screening rate remains unsatisfactory at 6%, compared to 70% recommended by the world health organization. The ongoing public health education has not resulted in sufficient screening rates. The study aims to assess peer-led navigation (PLNav) in promoting cervical cancer screening knowledge, intention, and practices among urban women in Tanzania. Since PLNav is the form of task shifting, it involves delegating cervical-cancer-related tasks from healthcare professionals to community health workers (CHWs). METHODS It is a community-based randomized controlled trial conducted in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania March-Sept 2020. The PLNav involved the CHWs delivering health education, counselling and navigation assistance to community women (COMW). The CHWs help women who have never undergone cervical cancer screening (CCS) and those who have undergone CCS but with a precancerous cervical lesion to overcome screening barriers. The data related to PLNav were analyzed by descriptive statistics, an independent-samples t-test, repeated measures ANOVA and linear regression. RESULTS The repeated measures ANOVA across time showed that PLNav intervention on mean knowledge score changes was statistically significant in the intervention group compared with the control group's usual care, [F (1, 43) = 56.9, P < .001]. At the six-month follow-up, 32 (72.7%) out of 44 participants from the intervention group had screened for cervical cancer, and only one participant (2.3%) from the control group screened. The PLNav intervention on CCS uptake changes was statistically significant in the intervention group compared with usual care in the control group [F (1, 43) = 100.4, P < .001]. The effect of time on CCS uptake in the intervention and control groups was statistically significant [F (1.64, 70.62) = 73.4, P < .001]. CONCLUSION Peer-led navigation (PLNav) was effective in promoting cervical cancer screening knowledge, intention, and uptake.
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- Joanes Faustine Mboineki
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.,12636School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.,School of Nursing and Public Health, The University of Dodoma, Tanzania
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- 12636School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- 12636School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- 12636School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Focused Education Increases Hepatocellular Cancer Screening in Patients with Cirrhosis Regardless of Functional Health Literacy. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:2603-2609. [PMID: 32889600 PMCID: PMC7933309 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06583-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health education interventions are successful in modifying lifestyle. Functional health literacy (FHL) can determine patient adherence to clinic visits and procedures and may adversely impact the success of these interventions. AIMS We sought to evaluate the hypothesis that a health education intervention would improve compliance with hepatocellular cancer (HCC) screening and that poor FHL would reduce such compliance. METHODS We assessed FHL using a short version test of functional health literacy in adults (STOFHLA). Cirrhotic patients free of HCC were prospectively enrolled from clinics and provided an educational intervention consisting of focused physician-led discussion regarding cirrhosis and HCC, along with written material on these topics for the subject to review at home. Patients were subsequently followed for 6 months (prospective time period), and the same cohort's clinic/HCC screening behavior between 6 and 12 months prior to the educational intervention (retrospective time period) was compared. RESULTS In total, 104 cirrhotic patients (age 60.01 ± 8.58 years, 80% men, MELD 12.70 ± 5.76) were included. Of these, 89 (85.57%) of patients had educational level 12th grade and higher. There were 76% (n = 79) with adequate, while 24% (n = 25) had inadequate/marginal FHL on S-TOHFLA. The number of HCC-related imaging increased from 59 (56.7%) to 86 (82.6%, p < 0.0001) post-education in the prospective compared to prior time period which was similar regardless of FHL. CONCLUSIONS While the educational intervention was successful in improving compliance with HCC screenings, FHL status did not impact the power of this intervention. Hence, the combination of specific verbal information, along with targeted written material, improved compliance with clinic visits and liver imaging for HCC.
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Female health education package enhances knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy of housewives in cervical cancer screening. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2021. [PMID: 33849166 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This research was conducted to identify the effectiveness of FEMALE health education on the knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy of women in the Banjarbaru Selatan District, Banjarbaru. The quasi experimental pre-post test with control group design. Study was carried out on 428 housewives, 213 as control groups and 215 as intervention groups respectively. The sampling technique used convenience sampling. The results showed that there was a significant differences before and after intervention in knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy in women (p=0.000, p=0.003, and p=0.002 respectively) in the intervention group which is also significant different from respondent in the control group. This study recommends that nurses could use this FEMALE health education to educate women in the community in order to improve the coverage of cervical cancer screening.
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Saab MM, FitzGerald S, Noonan B, Kilty C, Collins A, Lyng Á, Kennedy U, O'Brien M, Hegarty J. Promoting lung cancer awareness, help-seeking and early detection: a systematic review of interventions. Health Promot Int 2021; 36:1656-1671. [PMID: 33647930 PMCID: PMC8699397 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daab016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Lung cancer (LC) is the leading cause of cancer death. Barriers to the early presentation for LC include lack of symptom awareness, symptom misappraisal, poor relationship with doctors and lack of access to healthcare services. Addressing such barriers can help detect LC early. This systematic review describes the effect of recent interventions to improve LC awareness, help-seeking and early detection. This review was guided by the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Electronic databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, ERIC, APA PsycARTICLES, APA PsycInfo and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection were searched. Sixteen studies were included. Knowledge of LC was successfully promoted in most studies using educational sessions and campaigns. LC screening uptake varied with most studies successfully reducing decision conflicts using decision aids. Large campaigns, including UK-based campaign 'Be Clear on Cancer', were instrumental in enhancing LC awareness, promoting help-seeking and yielding an increase in chest X-rays and a decrease in the number of individuals diagnosed with advanced LC. Multimodal public health interventions, such as educational campaigns are best suited to raise awareness, reduce barriers to help-seeking and help detect LC early. Future interventions ought to incorporate targeted information using educational resources, face-to-face counselling and video- and web-based decision aids.
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- Mohamad M Saab
- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland T12 AK54
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland T12 AK54
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland T12 AK54
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland T12 AK54
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- National Cancer Control Programme, Health Service Executive, Ireland DO1 A3Y8
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- National Cancer Control Programme, Health Service Executive, Ireland DO1 A3Y8
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- National Cancer Control Programme, Health Service Executive, Ireland DO1 A3Y8
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland T12 AK54
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland T12 AK54
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Zhang X, Li P, Guo P, Wang J, Liu N, Yang S, Yu L, Zhang X, Zhang W. Culturally Tailored Intervention to Promote Mammography Screening Practice Among Chinese American Women: a Systematic Review. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2020; 35:1052-1060. [PMID: 32140968 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01730-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Our review aimed to assess the effectiveness of culturally tailored intervention in mammography practice for Chinese American women. We searched the entire paper published by the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science from inception to 17 October 2019. Moreover, we manually checked reference lists of included studies to find other potentially eligible studies. It included clinical trials published in English that evaluated the effects of culturally tailored intervention on mammography practice for Chinese American women. Finally, we involved eight studies in our review. After the intervention, the mammography intention and breast cancer-related knowledge were significantly improved. However, there was no significant impact on mammography completion rate, perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and Eastern cultural views of Chinese American women. The culturally tailored interventions could serve as promising approaches to improve mammography screening practice for Chinese American women, but further improvements are needed.
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- Xuehui Zhang
- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China.
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin Province, China.
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Li H, Zeng H, Zheng R, Zou X, Cao M, Sun D, Zhou J, Luo P, Jia S, Zha Z, Wang J, Ma H, Sun X, Cao X, Feng S, Fan L, Shi J, Chen W. Association of cancer awareness levels with the risk of cancer in rural China: A population‐based cohort study. Cancer 2020; 126:4563-4571. [PMID: 32780477 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- He Li
- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention Nanjing China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention Nanjing China
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- Anhui Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention Hefei China
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- Anhui Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention Hefei China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences Jinan China
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- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences Jinan China
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology Henan Office for Cancer Control and ResearchThe Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityHenan Cancer Hospital Zhengzhou China
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology Henan Office for Cancer Control and ResearchThe Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityHenan Cancer Hospital Zhengzhou China
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- Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention Zhengzhou China
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- Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention Zhengzhou China
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- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- National Cancer CenterNational Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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Cheng Y, Liu J, Liao Q, Hu X, Lv H, Ding P, Nie S, Tan L. Population-Based Incidence, Mortality, And Survival For Gastrointestinal Cancers During 2006-2016 In Wuhan, Central China. Cancer Manag Res 2019; 11:9233-9241. [PMID: 31754312 PMCID: PMC6825471 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s209925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Incidence and mortality rates of malignant tumors in China are higher than global averages, especially for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. To advance understanding of the epidemiology of GI cancers and to seek clues for cancer control, this study compared the incidence, mortality, and survival for GI cancers among residents of Wuhan (central China) and Chinese Americans. Methods A population-based study of cancer epidemiology was carried out on Wuhan residents and Chinese Americans. Data were collected from the Cancer Registry of Jiang’an District in Wuhan and the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program. Joinpoint regression analyses were used to examine trends in the incidence and mortality of GI cancers in Wuhan. Furthermore, we estimated age-specific rates of incidence and mortality and survival rates of GI cancers in both populations. Results Among male GI cancer patients, mortality rates exhibited a significant increasing trend during 2006–2016 in Wuhan, with an annual percentage change (APC) of 7.4% (95% CI 1.7%–13.3%). Among female patients, the incidence of GI cancers showed a declining trend (APC –2.3%, 95% CI –3.4% to –1.3%) during 2006–2013, then escalated with an APC of 6.2% (95% CI 2.3%–10.2%) during 2013–2016. Both male and female patients with esophageal cancer in Wuhan experienced better survival than Chinese Americans. However, survival rates for the other three GI cancers in Wuhan were relatively lower than Chinese Americans. Conclusion Escalating trends were observed in incidence among women and mortality among men with GI cancers. In addition, the survival rates of GI cancer patients in Wuhan were lower than Chinese Americans. As such, additional efforts are needed to control GI cancers in Wuhan, central China.
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- Yao Cheng
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control, Yichang Centers for Diseases Prevention and Control, Yichang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Jiang'an District Centers for Disease Preventive and Control, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Jiang'an District Centers for Disease Preventive and Control, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hospital Infection Management, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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Chen MS, Chow EA, Nguyen TT. The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research, and Training (AANCART)'s contributions toward reducing Asian American cancer health disparities, 2000-2017. Cancer 2019; 124 Suppl 7:1527-1534. [PMID: 29578598 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.31103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In 2000 and in 2 subsequent 5-year cycles, the National Cancer Institute funded grantees on a regional and national basis to address community needs for cancer awareness, research, and training. The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (AANCART) is fortunate to have been funded since 2000 to focus on mitigating cancer health disparities facing Asian Americans residing primarily in California and Hawaii. This article highlights AANCART's achievements with respect to the original specific aims and unanticipated outcomes in its most recent funded cycle. METHODS Sources included reports to the National Cancer Institute and peer-reviewed articles as well as the insights of the 3 principal investigators. RESULTS All aims of the original application (infrastructure, outreach, research, and training) were attained or exceeded. Most distinctive was the completion and publication of 8 randomized controlled trials to address Asian American cancer health disparities and its nurture of 14 new and early stage investigators who have been productive in terms of research career trajectories. CONCLUSIONS AANCART is contributing to mitigating Asian American cancer health disparities by catalyzing academic and community collaborations that have resulted in linguistically specific and culturally tailored educational products, scientifically rigorous interventions addressed at cancer risk factors, and nurturing new and early stage Asian American cancer investigators. Cancer 2018;124:1527-34. © 2018 American Cancer Society.
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- Moon S Chen
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, California.,Cancer Control/Cancer Health Disparities, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento, California
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- Jade Health Care Medical Group, San Francisco, California.,San Francisco Health Commission, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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