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Hajek A, Becher H, Brenner H, Holleczek B, Katzke V, Kaaks R, Minnerup H, Karch A, Baurecht H, Leitzmann M, Peters A, Gastell S, Ahrens W, Haug U, Nimptsch K, Pischon T, Michels KB, Dorrn A, Klett-Tammen CJ, Castell S, Willich SN, Keil T, Schipf S, Meinke-Franze C, Harth V, Obi N, König HH. Personality and the use of cancer screenings - Results of the German National Cohort. Prev Med Rep 2024; 41:102677. [PMID: 38533391 PMCID: PMC10963220 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Objective To determine the association between personality characteristics and use of different cancer screenings. Methods We used data from the German National Cohort (NAKO; mean age was 53.0 years (SD: 9.2 years)) - a population-based cohort study. A total of 132,298 individuals were included in the analyses. As outcome measures, we used (self-reported): stool examination for blood (haemoccult test, early detection of bowel cancer), colonoscopy (screening for colorectal cancer), skin examination for moles (early detection of skin cancer), breast palpation by a doctor (early detection of breast cancer), x-ray examination of the breast ("mammography", early detection of breast cancer), cervical smear test, finger examination of the rectum (early detection of prostate cancer), and blood test for prostate cancer (determination of Prostate-Specific Antigen level). The established Big Five Inventory-SOEP was used to quantify personality factors. It was adjusted for several covariates based on the Andersen model. Unadjusted and adjusted multiple logistic regressions were computed. Results A higher probability of having a skin examination for moles, for example, was associated with a higher conscientiousness (OR: 1.07, p < 0.001), higher extraversion (OR: 1.03, p < 0.001), higher agreeableness (OR: 1.02, p < 0.001), lower openness to experience (OR: 0.98, p < 0.001) and higher neuroticism (OR: 1.07, p < 0.001) among the total sample. Depending on the outcome used, the associations slightly varied. Conclusions Particularly higher levels of extraversion, neuroticism and conscientiousness are associated with the use of different cancer screenings. Such knowledge may help to better understand non-participation in cancer screening examinations from a psychological perspective.
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- André Hajek
- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Hamburg, Germany
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- Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- Saarland Cancer Registry, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
- Chair of Epidemiology, Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, Medical Faculty, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Nuthetal, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, Bremen, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS, Bremen, Germany
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- Molecular Epidemiology Research Group, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
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- Molecular Epidemiology Research Group, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
- Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Biobank Technology Platform, Berlin, Germany
- Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universitaet Berlin, Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Prevention and Cancer Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Prevention and Cancer Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department for Epidemiology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Brunswick, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Clinical Epidemiology and Biometry, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- State Institute of Health I, Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute for Community Medicine, Department SHIP/Clinical-Epidemiological Research, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute for Community Medicine, Department SHIP/Clinical-Epidemiological Research, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational and Maritime Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Occupational and Maritime Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Hamburg, Germany
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Marshall DC, Carney LM, Hsieh K, Dickstein DR, Downes M, Chaudhari A, McVorran S, Montgomery GH, Schnur JB. Effects of trauma history on cancer-related screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Lancet Oncol 2023; 24:e426-e437. [PMID: 37922933 PMCID: PMC10754479 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(23)00438-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Trauma has substantial effects on human health and is recognised as a potential barrier to seeking or receiving cancer care. The evidence that exists regarding the effect of trauma on seeking cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment and the gaps therein can define this emerging research area and guide the development of interventions intended to improve the cancer care continuum for trauma survivors. This Review summarises current literature on the effects of trauma history on screening, diagnosis, and treatment among adult patients at risk for or diagnosed with cancer. We discuss a complex relationship between trauma history and seeking cancer-related services, the nature of which is influenced by the necessity of care, perceived or measured health status, and potential triggers associated with the similarity of cancer care to the original trauma. Collaborative scientific investigations by multidisciplinary teams are needed to generate further clinical evidence and develop mitigation strategies to provide trauma-informed cancer care for this patient population.
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- Deborah C Marshall
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA; Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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- Center for Behavioral Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, USA; Dartmouth Cancer Center, Hanover, NH, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Adegboyega A, Adeyimika D, Omoadoni O, Mark D. HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening promotion among Black individuals: social ecological perspectives from key informants interviews. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2023; 28:1026-1040. [PMID: 36973897 PMCID: PMC10522792 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2023.2193360] [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: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Rates of HPV infection and HPV-related cancers are elevated in the Black population of the US. Efforts to promote HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening are important to reducing the cancer burden among Black populations. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study guided by social ecological model (SEM) was to describe from the perspective of key informants, the challenges and opportunities for HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening promotion among Black adults. DESIGN Twenty-three key informants participated in individual interviews over zoom video conferencing. The sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and checked for accuracy prior to data analysis. Two qualitatively trained researchers analyzed the data using content analysis. RESULTS Participants were aged 50 ± 4.1 years, 12 were females, and 18 identified as Black. Participants included health care providers, teachers, church and community leaders. Themes included HPV and cancer literacy, influence of religion, health care provider recommendations, social and cultural influences, accessibility and availability of services, economic constraints, limited community resources, and HPV vaccine mandates. CONCLUSIONS SEM factors contribute to low HPV vaccine uptake and cervical cancer screening and these factors need to be addressed. Interventions addressing SEM factors peculiar to Black populations may promote HPV vaccination and cancer screening in this population.
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- College of Medicine, Prevention Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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Appiah D, Mai M, Parmar K. A Prospective Population-Based Study of Cardiovascular Disease Mortality following Treatment for Breast Cancer among Men in the United States, 2000-2019. Curr Oncol 2022; 30:284-297. [PMID: 36661672 PMCID: PMC9857851 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30010023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Male breast cancer is rare but its incidence and mortality are increasing in the United States, with racial/ethnic disparities in survival reported. There is limited evidence for cardiotoxicity of cancer treatment among men with breast cancer. We evaluated the relation between breast cancer treatment and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among men and investigated the salient roles that race/ethnicity play on this relation. Data were from 5216 men with breast cancer aged ≥ 40 years from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program who were diagnosed from 2000 to 2019 and underwent surgery. Competing risk models were used to estimate hazards ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). During a median follow-up of 5.6 years, 1914 deaths occurred with 25% attributable to CVD. In multivariable-adjusted models, men who received chemotherapy had elevated risk for CVD (HR: 1.55, 95%CI: 1.18-2.04). This risk was higher among Hispanic men (HR: 3.96, 95%CI: 1.31-12.02) than non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White men. There was no significant association between radiotherapy and CVD deaths. In this population-based study, treatment with chemotherapy was associated with elevated risk of CVD mortality in men with breast cancer. Racial/ethnic disparities in the association of chemotherapy and CVD mortality were observed.
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- Duke Appiah
- Department of Public Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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- School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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HPV Testing Behaviors and Willingness to Use HPV Self-sampling at Home Among African American (AA) and Sub-Saharan African Immigrant (SAI) Women. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2022; 9:2485-2494. [PMID: 34780021 PMCID: PMC10060062 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01184-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND HPV self-sampling is an emerging HPV testing method that offers reliable identification of cervical precancer and cancer. To determine the feasibility of HPV self-sampling in the USA, information is needed regarding women's use of HPV test and willingness to use self-sampling, especially among disparate groups such as African American (AA) and sub-Saharan African immigrant (SAI) women. The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with having had at least one HPV test and willingness to use HPV self-sampling among AA and SAI women. METHODS AA and SAI women (n = 91) recruited from community settings completed a survey in a cross-sectional study. Data included sociodemographics, HPV and HPV testing knowledge, and willingness to use a HPV self-sampling test at home. Logistic regressions were performed to evaluate associations with having had a HPV test and willingness to use self-sampling. RESULTS Respondents mean age was 38.2 years (SD = 12.6) and 65% were SAIs. The majority (84%) reported having had at least one Pap test and (36%) had at least one HPV test. Sixty-seven percent were willing to self-sample at home. Age, education, and HPV testing knowledge were associated with having had a HPV test. Being uninsured and likelihood to accept a Pap test if recommended were associated with willingness to use self-sampling at home for an HPV test. CONCLUSIONS Health care providers have an important role in recommending cervical cancer screening according to current guidelines. HPV self-sampling may be a promising strategy to reach older, less educated, uninsured, and underinsured Black women.
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Adegboyega A, Wiggins A, Obielodan O, Dignan M, Schoenberg N. Beliefs associated with cancer screening behaviors among African Americans and Sub-Saharan African immigrant adults: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2219. [PMID: 36447190 PMCID: PMC9710024 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14591-x] [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: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Beliefs influence cancer screening. However, there are conflicting findings about how belief influence cancer screening among Black adults. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between beliefs (religiosity, fatalism, temporal orientation, and acculturation) and cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening behaviors among African Americans and sub-Saharan African immigrants. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 73 African American and 59 English speaking Sub-Saharan immigrant adults recruited from Lexington and surrounding cities in Kentucky. Data collected included sociodemographic variables, cancer screening behaviors, and several instruments that characterize beliefs, including religiosity, fatalism, temporal orientation, and acculturation. RESULTS Participants' mean age was 43.73 years (SD = 14.0), 83% were females, and 45% self-identified as sub-Saharan immigrants. Based on eligibility for each screening modality, 64% reported having ever had a Pap test, 82% reported ever having mammogram, and 71% reported ever having a colonoscopy. Higher education (OR = 2.62, 95% CI = 1.43-4.80) and being insured (OR = 4.09, 95% CI = 1.10 - 15.18) were associated with increased odds of cervical cancer screening (pap test), while cancer fatalism (OR = 0.24, 95% CI = 0.07 - 0.88) was associated with decreased odds. Increased age (OR = 1.57, 95% CI = 1.06 - 2.32) and reduced present orientation (OR = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.22 - 0.80) were associated with receipt of a mammogram. Nativity was the only factor associated with colonoscopy screening. Compared to African Americans, sub-Saharan African immigrants were 90% less likely to have had a colonoscopy (OR = 0.10, 95% CI = 0.02 - 0.66). CONCLUSION This study contributes to the existing literature by confirming that beliefs are important in cancer screening behaviors among African American and sub-Saharan African immigrants. These findings should inform the development of cancer control and prevention programs for Black adults. TRIAL REGISTRATION US National Library of Science identifier NCT04927494. Registered June 16, 2021, www. CLINICALTRIALS gov.
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- A. Adegboyega
- grid.266539.d0000 0004 1936 8438University of Kentucky College of Nursing, 751 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0232 USA
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- grid.266539.d0000 0004 1936 8438University of Kentucky College of Nursing, 751 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0232 USA
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- grid.266539.d0000 0004 1936 8438University of Kentucky College of Public Health, Lexington, USA
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- grid.266539.d0000 0004 1936 8438Prevention Research Center, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY USA
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- grid.266539.d0000 0004 1936 8438Center for Health Equity Transformation, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, 468 Healthy Kentucky Research Building, Lexington, KY 40536 USA ,grid.266539.d0000 0004 1936 8438Department of Behavioral Science, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA
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Farr DE, Cofie LE, Brenner AT, Bell RA, Reuland DS. Sociodemographic correlates of colorectal cancer screening completion among women adherent to mammography screening guidelines by place of birth. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:125. [PMID: 35449050 PMCID: PMC9022316 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01694-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Colorectal cancer screening rates in the U.S. still fall short of national goals, while screening rates for other cancer sites, such as breast, remain high. Understanding characteristics associated with colorectal cancer screening among different groups of women adherent to breast cancer screening guidelines can shed light on the facilitators of colorectal cancer screening among those already engaged in cancer prevention behaviors. The purpose of this study was to explore which demographic characteristics, healthcare access factors, and cancer-related beliefs were associated with colorectal cancer screening completion among U.S. and foreign-born women adherent to mammography screening recommendations. Methods Analyses of the 2015 National Health Interview Survey were conducted in 2019. A sample of 1206 women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram in the past 2 years and were of average risk for colorectal cancer was examined. Logistic regression was used to determine demographic, health service, and health belief characteristics associated with colorectal cancer screening completion. Results Fifty-five percent of the sample were adherent to colorectal cancer screening recommendations. Women over the age of 65 (AOR = 1.76, 95% CI 1.06–2.91), with any type of health insurance, and who were bilingual (AOR = 3.84, 95% CI 1.83–8.09) were more likely to complete screening, while foreign-born women (AOR = 0.53, 95% CI 0.34–0.83) were less likely. Cancer-related beliefs did not influence adherence. Stratified analyses by nativity revealed additional associations. Conclusions Demographic and health service factors interact to influence colorectal cancer screening among women completing breast cancer screening. Colorectal cancer screening interventions targeting specific underserved groups and financing reforms may enhance women’s colorectal cancer screening rates. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12905-022-01694-1.
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- Deeonna E Farr
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, College of Health and Human Performance, East Carolina University, 2307 Carol G. Belk Building, Mail Stop 529, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA.
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, College of Health and Human Performance, East Carolina University, 2307 Carol G. Belk Building, Mail Stop 529, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Department of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.,Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Department of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.,Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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Felsher M, Ziegler E, Amico KR, Carrico A, Coleman J, Roth AM. "PrEP just isn't my priority": Adherence challenges among women who inject drugs participating in a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) demonstration project in Philadelphia, PA USA. Soc Sci Med 2021; 275:113809. [PMID: 33735778 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has the ability to curb HIV transmission among women if they are highly adherent (e.g. 6/7 weekly doses). In a recent PrEP demonstration project with 95 women who inject drugs (WWID) in Philadelphia, PA, USA, PrEP uptake was high but adherence was low. This qualitative study draws upon the Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations (BMVP) to describe how the context of 23 WWID's lives challenged PrEP adherence using narrative data from in-depth interviews. Content analysis suggests that women's need to organize their day around predisposing survival needs made it difficult to prioritize PrEP. Adherence was further challenged by dis-enabling structural forces such as entry into institutions that do not provide PrEP (e.g., drug treatment and correctional facilities) and medication diversion to illicit marketplaces. Overtime, women's perceived need for PrEP was dynamic: in periods they characterized as risky, women considered PrEP highly beneficial and described enhanced motivation to adhere. In periods of low perceived risk, women were less committed to continuing daily PrEP in the context of their competing survival needs. In sum, WWID faced challenges to PrEP adherence that correspond to all of the BMVP domains. To optimize PrEP for WWID, multi-level programs are needed that address the determinants that both increase HIV susceptibility and undermine adherence.
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- Marisa Felsher
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA.
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- Department of Community Health and Prevention, Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, 3215 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior & Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, 1120 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
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- Prevention Point Philadelphia, 2913 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, USA.
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- Department of Community Health and Prevention, Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, 3215 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Lopez-Olivo MA, Maki KG, Choi NJ, Hoffman RM, Shih YCT, Lowenstein LM, Hicklen RS, Volk RJ. Patient Adherence to Screening for Lung Cancer in the US: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3:e2025102. [PMID: 33196807 PMCID: PMC7670313 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Importance To be effective in reducing deaths from lung cancer among high-risk current and former smokers, screening with low-dose computed tomography must be performed periodically. Objective To examine lung cancer screening (LCS) adherence rates reported in the US, patient characteristics associated with adherence, and diagnostic testing rates after screening. Data Sources Five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, and Web of Science) were searched for articles published in the English language from January 1, 2011, through February 28, 2020. Study Selection Two reviewers independently selected prospective and retrospective cohort studies from 95 potentially relevant studies reporting patient LCS adherence. Data Extraction and Synthesis Quality appraisal and data extraction were performed independently by 2 reviewers using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for quality assessment. A random-effects model meta-analysis was conducted when at least 2 studies reported on the same outcome. Reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guideline. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was LCS adherence after a baseline screening. Secondary measures were the patient characteristics associated with adherence and the rate of diagnostic testing after screening. Results Fifteen studies with a total of 16 863 individuals were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled LCS adherence rate across all follow-up periods (range, 12-36 months) was 55% (95% CI, 44%-66%). Regarding patient characteristics associated with adherence rates, current smokers were less likely to adhere to LCS than former smokers (odds ratio [OR], 0.70; 95% CI, 0.62-0.80); White patients were more likely to adhere to LCS than patients of races other than White (OR, 2.0; 95% CI, 1.6-2.6); people 65 to 73 years of age were more likely to adhere to LCS than people 50 to 64 years of age (OR, 1.4; 95% CI, 1.0-1.9); and completion of 4 or more years of college was also associated with increased adherence compared with people not completing college (OR, 1.5; 95% CI, 1.1-2.1). Evidence was insufficient to evaluate diagnostic testing rates after abnormal screening scan results. The main source of variation was attributable to the eligibility criteria for screening used across studies. Conclusions and Relevance In this study, the pooled LCS adherence rate after a baseline screening was far lower than those observed in large randomized clinical trials of screening. Interventions to promote adherence to screening should prioritize current smokers and smokers from minority populations.
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- Maria A. Lopez-Olivo
- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa, Iowa City
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Research Medical Library, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions about Cervical Cancer Risk, Prevention and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in Vulnerable Women in Greece. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17186892. [PMID: 32967173 PMCID: PMC7559737 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Cervical cancer can be largely preventable through primary and secondary prevention activities. Following the financial crisis in Greece since 2011 and the increased number of refugees/migrants since 2015 the proportion of vulnerable population groups in Greece increased greatly and the ability of the healthcare sector to respond and to cover the health needs of the population is put under tremendous stress. A cross-sectional study was designed to assess the characteristics of vulnerable women in Greece regarding cervical cancer risk factors, prevention through screening activities and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) knowledge. Two cohorts of women aged 18 to 70 years were studied (142 in 2012 and 122 in 2017) who completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire based on the behavioural model for vulnerable populations. According to this model, the factors that affect the behaviour of women in relation with their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine in our study sample are categorised in predisposing factors (age, educational status, nationality menopausal status and housing) and enabling factors (lack of insurance coverage). Results from both univariate and multivariate analyses show that older age, low educational background, refugee/migrant or ethnic minority (Roma) background, menopausal status, housing conditions and lack of insurance coverage are linked with insufficient knowledge on risk factors for cervical cancer and false attitudes and perceptions on cervical cancer preventive activities (Pap smear and HPV vaccine). This is the first study in Greece showing the lack of knowledge and the poor attitudes and perceptions on cervical cancer screening and the HPV vaccine in various groups of vulnerable women. Our results indicate the need of health education and intervention activities according to the characteristics and needs of each group.
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Rebolj M, Parmar D, Maroni R, Blyuss O, Duffy SW. Concurrent participation in screening for cervical, breast, and bowel cancer in England. J Med Screen 2020; 27:9-17. [PMID: 31525303 DOI: 10.1177/0969141319871977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2024]
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Objectives To determine how many women participate in all three recommended cancer screening programmes (breast, cervical, and bowel). During their early 60s, English women receive an invitation from all the three programmes. Methods For 3060 women aged 60–65 included in an England-wide breast screening case–control study, we investigated the number of screening programmes they participated in during the last invitation round. Additionally, using the Fingertips database curated by Public Health England, we explored area-level correlations between participation in the three cancer screening programmes and various population characteristics for all 7014 English general practices with complete data. Results Of the 3060 women, 1086 (35%) participated in all three programmes, 1142 (37%) in two, 526 (17%) in one, and 306 (10%) in none. Participation in all three did not appear to be a random event (p < 0.001). General practices from areas with less deprivation, with more patients who are carers or have chronic illnesses themselves, and with more patients satisfied with the provided service were significantly more likely to attain high coverage rates in all programmes. Conclusions Only a minority of English women is concurrently protected through all recommended cancer screening programmes. Future studies should consider why most women participate in some but not all recommended screening.
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- Matejka Rebolj
- Cancer Prevention Group, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
- Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Department of Paediatrics, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Castañeda SF, Gallo LC, Nodora J, Talavera GA, Penedo FJ, Evenson KR, Lopez-Gurrola M, Smoller-Wassertheil S, Sanchez-Johnsen LAP, Gonzalez P, Perreira KM, Gupta S. Colorectal cancer screening among Hispanics/Latinos in the HCHS/SOL sociocultural ancillary study. Prev Med Rep 2019; 15:100947. [PMID: 31360630 PMCID: PMC6639649 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2019.100947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Latino adults are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) at later stages compared to white adults which may be explained by disparities in screening rates. The aim of this study was to examine factors associated with three CRC screening indicators [i.e., 1) any CRC screening ever (via, fecal occult blood test (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy); 2) FOBT in last year, 3) sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy in last 10 years) among US Hispanics/Latinos. We analyzed population-based data collected in 2008-2011 from 2265 adults aged 50-75 from San Diego, Bronx, Miami and Chicago from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study. Based on the Behavioral Model of Health Services Use, the following correlates of CRC screening were examined: predisposing (i.e., age, education, income, acculturation), enabling (i.e., recent physician visit, insurance, recent mammogram), and need (i.e., health-related quality of life and family/personal history of cancer) factors. Separate logistic regression models were analyzed for the three CRC screening indicators. Enabling factors associated with all CRC screening indicators included: health insurance, a recent physician visit, and a mammogram in the last year (women only). For women, being older, more acculturated (i.e., English language or foreign-born but in the US for 10 or more years), and having a personal history of cancer was associated with at least one CRC screening. Findings suggest that improving access and utilization of care among Hispanics/Latinos may be critical for earlier CRC diagnosis and survival.
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- Sheila F Castañeda
- San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego, CA, United States of America
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- San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego, CA, United States of America
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- University of California, San Diego, Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA, United States of America
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- San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego, CA, United States of America
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- Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States of America
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- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Department of Epidemiology, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America
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- San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego, CA, United States of America
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- San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego, CA, United States of America
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- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Department of Epidemiology, Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America
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- University of California, San Diego, Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA, United States of America
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Moreno PI, Yanez B, Schuetz SJ, Wortman K, Gallo LC, Benedict C, Brintz CE, Cai J, Castaneda SF, Perreira KM, Gonzalez P, Gonzalez F, Isasi CR, Penedo FJ. Cancer fatalism and adherence to national cancer screening guidelines: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Cancer Epidemiol 2019; 60:39-45. [PMID: 30904827 PMCID: PMC10424711 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2019.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2018] [Revised: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sociocultural factors, such as health insurance status, income, education, and acculturation, predict cancer screening among U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. However, these factors can be difficult to modify. More research is needed to identify individual-level modifiable factors that may improve screening and subsequent cancer outcomes in this population. The aim of this study was to examine cancer fatalism (i.e., the belief that there is little or nothing one can do to lower his/her risk of developing cancer) as a determinant of adherence to national screening guidelines for colorectal, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer among Hispanics/Latinos. METHODS Participants were from the multi-site Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Sociocultural Ancillary Study (N = 5313). The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Health Interview National Trends Survey was used to assess cancer fatalism and receipt of cancer screening. Adherence was defined as following screening guidelines from United States Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society during the study period. RESULTS Adjusting for well-established determinants of cancer screening and covariates (health insurance status, income, education, acculturation, age, Hispanic/Latino background), lower cancer fatalism was marginally associated with greater adherence to screening for colorectal (OR 1.13, 95% CI [.99-1.30], p = .07), breast (OR 1.16, 95% CI [.99-1.36], p = .08) and prostate cancer (OR 1.18, 95% CI [.97-1.43], p = .10), but not cervical cancer. CONCLUSIONS The associations of cancer fatalism were small and marginal, underlining that sociocultural factors are more robust determinants of cancer screening adherence among Hispanics/Latinos.
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- Patricia I Moreno
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States; Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, United States
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Social Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Departments of Epidemiology & Population Health and Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychology and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States.
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Kulkarni SV, Mishra GA, Dusane RR. Determinants of Compliance to Breast Cancer Screening and Referral in Low Socio-Economic Regions of Urban India. Int J Prev Med 2019; 10:84. [PMID: 31198519 PMCID: PMC6547800 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_335_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women globally and also in India. Early detection by screening is likely to reduce mortality and improve survival. To study the determinants of compliance to BC screening and referral by women in a community based BC screening programme in urban India. Methods: A community-based one-time cancer screening programme, implemented in the urban slums of Mumbai, India. The programme involves screening for breast cancer by Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) performed by trained primary health workers (PHWs), referral of screen-positive women to the nodal hospital for further investigations, confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis in SPSS version 16 was used. Results: The compliance to screening, referral and treatment were 90.58%, 74.22% and 100% respectively. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrate literate women, having family history of cancer, with tobacco habit, being treated for breast abnormalities, being ever pregnant and having history of contraceptive use were positive predictors while, women belonging to Muslim religion or speaking mother-tongue other than Marathi or Hindi were negative predictors of participation to screening. Educational status was the only significant predictor of compliance to referral. Screen-positive women with education of secondary school level or more were more likely to comply with referral. Conclusions: The programme ensured good compliance with screening, referral and treatment indicating feasibility and acceptability of CBE based BC screening programme by the community.
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- Sheetal V Kulkarni
- Department of Preventive Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Preventive Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Preventive Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Wittich AR, Shay LA, Flores B, De La Rosa EM, Mackay T, Valerio MA. Colorectal cancer screening: Understanding the health literacy needs of hispanic rural residents. AIMS Public Health 2019; 6:107-120. [PMID: 31297397 PMCID: PMC6606525 DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2019.2.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Purpose Hispanics residing in rural areas are among those who are least likely to be screened for colorectal cancer (CRC) and more likely to present with late stage CRC than other racial or ethnic groups. We conducted a pilot study utilizing a mixed-method approach to explore perceptions of CRC and CRC screening among Hispanic adults residing in South Texas rural communities and to identify health literacy needs associated with CRC screening uptake. Methods A convenience sample of 58 participants, aged 35–65, were recruited to complete questionnaires and participate in focus groups, ranging in size from 4 to 13 participants. Six focus groups were conducted across 3 adjacent rural counties. A semi-structured moderator's guide was designed to elicit discussion about participants' experiences, knowledge, and perceptions of CRC and CRC screening. Findings Lack of knowledge of CRC and CRC screening as cancer prevention was a common theme across focus groups. A majority, 59%, reported never been screened. Thirty-nine percent reported they had been screened for colon cancer and 5% reported they did not know if they had been screened. Participants with lower educational levels perceived themselves at high risk for developing CRC polyps, would not want to know if they had CRC, and if they did have CRC, would not want to know until the very end. Limited information about CRC and CRC screening, a lack of specialized providers, limited transportation assistance, and compromised personal privacy in small-town medical facilities were perceived to be barriers to CRC screening. Conclusions Low screening rates persist among rural Hispanics. Improving CRC screening literacy and addressing factors unique to rural Hispanics may be a beneficial strategy for reducing screening disparities in this at-risk population.
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- Angelina R Wittich
- UTHealth School of Public Health in San Antonio, Health Promotions and Behavioral Science, San Antonio, TX., USA
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- UTHealth School of Public Health in San Antonio, Health Promotions and Behavioral Science, San Antonio, TX., USA
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- South Coastal AHEC (Area Health Education Center), University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Corpus Christi, TX., USA
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- Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science-Community Engagement, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX., USA
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- UTHealth School of Public Health in San Antonio, Health Promotions and Behavioral Science, San Antonio, TX., USA
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- UTHealth School of Public Health in San Antonio, Health Promotions and Behavioral Science, San Antonio, TX., USA
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Pierre-Victor D, Pinsky PF. Association of Nonadherence to Cancer Screening Examinations With Mortality From Unrelated Causes: A Secondary Analysis of the PLCO Cancer Screening Trial. JAMA Intern Med 2019; 179:196-203. [PMID: 30592477 PMCID: PMC6439655 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.5982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Patient nonadherence to chronic disease prevention guidelines is associated with increased mortality. Nonadherence to offered cancer screening tests may be associated with mortality among middle-aged and older adults. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between nonadherence to cancer screening tests and mortality in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening trial, excluding mortality from cancers studied in the trial. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Randomization at 10 US screening centers occurred from November 8, 1993, to July 2, 2001. Original follow-up was through 13 years or December 31, 2009. Participants were re-consented to further follow-up starting May 18, 2011, and were observed until December 31, 2012. Protocol screening tests for the PLCO Cancer Screening trial intervention arm participants (N = 77 443) included chest radiographs and flexible sigmoidoscopy for both sexes, prostate-specific antigen tests and digital rectal examinations for men, and cancer antigen 125 tests and transvaginal ultrasonography for women. At baseline, participants completed a self-administered questionnaire. The cohort was classified into those receiving all sex-specified PLCO Cancer Screening trial screening tests at baseline (fully adherent), those receiving some but not all baseline tests (partially adherent), and those receiving no baseline tests (nonadherents). Secondary analysis was ad hoc in the original trial protocol. Statistical analysis was conducted from November 24, 2017, to August 29, 2018. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Mortality was ascertained via mailed annual study update questionnaires and searches of the National Death Index. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to analyze the association between mortality and adherence, controlling for various covariates. RESULTS Of 77 443 participants in the intervention arm, 64 567 (29 537 women and 35 030 men; mean [SD] age, 62.3 [5.3] years) were included in the analysis based on consenting to trial participation before randomization and being eligible for all screening tests. Overall, 55 065 participants (85.3%) were adherent, 2548 (3.9%) were partially adherent, and 6954 (10.8%) were nonadherent with the baseline screening protocol. Within 10 years of follow-up, the hazard ratio of mortality, excluding deaths from cancers studied in the PLCO Cancer Screening trial and controlling only for age, sex, and race/ethnicity (model 1), was 1.73 (95% CI, 1.60-1.89) for nonadherent compared with fully adherent participants and 1.36 (95% CI, 1.19-1.54) for partially compared with fully adherent participants. After adjustment for medical risk factors for mortality and behavioral-related factors (model 2), the hazard ratio decreased to 1.46 (95% CI, 1.34-1.59) for nonadherent compared with fully adherent participants. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Among participants in a screening trial for multiple cancers, a nonadherence behavior profile marked by nonadherence to protocol screenings was associated with higher overall mortality (excluding deaths from cancers studied in the trial). The generalizability of this finding to routine clinical practice should be assessed. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00002540.
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- Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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A Systematic Review of the Factors Influencing Ethnic Minority Women's Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior: From Intrapersonal to Policy Level. Cancer Nurs 2017; 40:E1-E30. [PMID: 28081032 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer can be prevented by effective screening using Papanicolaou tests, but the utilization rate is lower among ethnic minorities than in the general population. Understanding the factors influencing minorities' use of such screening can aid the design of an appropriate intervention to increase their uptake rate. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to examine the factors that influence ethnic minority women in using cervical cancer screening and the similarities and differences in associated factors across different groups and to explore the interrelationships between the factors identified. METHODS A literature search was conducted using Ovid MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature Plus, Scopus, PsycINFO, and PubMed. Furthermore, 1390 articles were retrieved, of which 24 met the inclusion criteria. Critical appraisal was performed by means of a quality assessment tool. The findings were summarized in tabular and narrative forms. RESULTS The findings showed that certain factors commonly affected ethnic minority women's screening behavior, including knowledge, attitude and perceptions, physician's recommendation, quality of care and service, language, and acculturation. Culture-related factors, religion, and acculturation exhibited close interrelationships with the attitude and perceptions factor, resulting in behavioral change. CONCLUSIONS The review sheds light on how common or unique are the factors across ethnic minorities and how these factors interact to influence behavior. Further studies are warranted to develop and test empirically a comprehensive model leading to a better understanding of the interrelationships between multiple factors. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The model should be useful in informing policy makers about appropriate resource allocation and in guiding the development of culturally relevant programs to increase screening uptake.
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Scheel JR, Molina Y, Coronado G, Bishop S, Doty S, Jimenez R, Thompson B, Lehman CD, Beresford SAA. Healthcare Factors for Obtaining a Mammogram in Latinas With a Variable Mammography History. Oncol Nurs Forum 2017; 44:66-76. [PMID: 27991613 DOI: 10.1188/17.onf.66-76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To understand the relationship between mammography history and current thoughts about obtaining a mammogram among Latinas and examine the mediation effects of several healthcare factors.
. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey.
. SETTING Federally qualified health centers (Sea Mar Community Health Centers) in western Washington.
. SAMPLE 641 Latinas nonadherent and adherent with screening mammography.
. METHODS Baseline survey data from Latinas with a mammography history of never, not recent (more than two years), or recent (less than two years) were analyzed. Preacher and Hayes methods were used to estimate the mediation effect of healthcare factors.
. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES The survey assessed mammography history, sociodemographic and healthcare factors, and current thoughts about obtaining a mammogram.
. FINDINGS Latinas' thoughts about obtaining a mammogram were associated with mammography history. Having had a clinical breast examination mediated 70% of differences between Latinas with a never and recent mammography history. Receipt of a provider recommendation mediated 54% of differences between Latinas with and without a recent mammography history.
. CONCLUSIONS These findings emphasize the importance of the patient-provider relationship during a clinic visit and help inform how nurses may be incorporated into subsequent screening mammography interventions tailored to Latinas.
. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING As providers, health educators, and researchers, nurses have critical roles in encouraging adherence to screening mammography guidelines among Latinas.
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Rojas P, Li T, Ravelo GJ, Dawson C, Sanchez M, Sneij A, Wang W, Kanamori M, Cyrus E, De La Rosa MR. Correlates of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Adult Latino Women: A 5-Year Follow-Up. WORLD MEDICAL & HEALTH POLICY 2017; 9:239-254. [PMID: 29034117 DOI: 10.1002/wmh3.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Latinas have the highest incidence rates of cervical cancer in the United States, and Latinas in the United States are less likely to utilize cervical cancer screening. METHOD We used secondary data analysis of a non-clinical convenience sample (n=316 women at baseline; n=285 at five-year follow-up) to examine correlates of cervical cancer screening among adult Latina women. Univariate and multiple logistic regression models using Generalized Estimated Equations (GEE) algorithm were utilized to assess the influence of the independent variables. RESULTS Women who reported their main healthcare source as community health clinics, women who were sexually active, and women who reported that a healthcare provider discussed HIV prevention with them were more likely to report having a cervical cancer screening (aOR=2.06; CI=1.20, 3.52). CONCLUSION The results suggest a need for continued efforts to ensure that medically underserved women (e.g., Latina women) receive counseling and education about the importance of preventive cancer screening.
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- Patria Rojas
- associate research professor at Florida International University
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- assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics at Florida International University
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- post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Research on US Latinos HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse at Florida International University
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- PhD student in the Robert Stempel School of Social Work and Public Health at Florida International University
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- graduate student the Robert Stempel School of Social Work and Public Health at Florida International University
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- post-doctoral fellow the Robert Stempel School of Social Work and Public Health at Florida International University
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- post-doctoral fellow in the Center for Research on US Latinos HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse at Florida International University
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- professor and director of the Center for Research on US Latinos HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse at Florida International University
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Mojica CM, Flores B, Ketchum NS, Liang Y. Health Care Access, Utilization, and Cancer Screening Among Low-Income Latina Women. HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL 2017; 15:160-165. [PMID: 29164922 DOI: 10.1177/1540415317735343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer screening reduces mortality rates for breast, cervical, and colon cancer. Yet cancer screening rates for Latina women are lower than for non-Latino Whites, and below Healthy People 2020 goals. Additionally, Latinos face many health care access barriers. This study examined health care access and utilization in relation to cancer screening among low-income Latina women recruited from a high-risk area and enrolled in a navigation-plus-education intervention. METHODS Latina women considered rarely or never screened for breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer were recruited from community-based organizations and events (N = 691). We gathered self-reported survey data on insurance status, usual source of care, health care utilization, and cancer screening behavior. We conducted multivariable logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios of receipt of at least one cancer screening test. RESULTS Overall, 28% of women received at least one cancer screening test. Results indicated that women without insurance (odds ratio [OR] = 2.08; confidence interval [CI] = 1.09, 3.98) and without a doctor's visit in the past year (OR = 2.02; CI = 1.28, 3.18), compared with their counterparts, had greater odds of receiving at least one screening test. CONCLUSION Findings highlight the continued need to explore ways to support uninsured individuals' screening efforts and further investigate barriers among insured women who are not up-to-date with screenings.
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- 2 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX, USA
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- 2 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX, USA
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Evaluating Two Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies to Promote CRC Screening Among Latino Adults in a Primary Care Setting. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2017. [PMID: 28634873 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-017-0395-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Regular use of colorectal cancer screening can reduce incidence and mortality, but participation rates remain low among low-income, Spanish-speaking Latino adults. We conducted two distinct pilot studies testing the implementation of evidence-based interventions to promote fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening among Latinos aged 50-75 years who were not up-to-date with CRC screening (n = 200) at a large Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in San Diego, CA. One pilot focused on an opportunistic clinic visit "in-reach" intervention including a 30-min session with a patient navigator, review of an educational "flip-chart," and a take-home FIT kit with instructions. The second pilot was a system-level "outreach" intervention consisting of mailed materials (i.e., FIT kit, culturally and linguistically tailored instructions, and a pre-paid return envelope). Both received follow-up calls to promote screening completion and referrals for additional screening and treatment if needed. The primary outcome was FIT kit completion and return within 3 months assessed through electronic medical records. The in-reach pilot consisted of mostly insured (85%), women (82%), and Spanish-speaking (88%) patients. The outreach pilot consisted of mostly of Spanish-speaking (73%) women (64%), half of which were insured (50%). At a 3-month follow-up, screening completion was 76% for in-reach and 19% for outreach. These data demonstrate that evidence-based strategies to promote CRC screening can be implemented successfully within FQHCs, but implementation (particularly of mailed outreach) may require setting and population-specific optimization. Patient, provider, and healthcare system related implementation approaches and lessons learned from this study may be implemented in other primary care settings.
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Eichholzer M, Richard A, Rohrmann S, Schmid SM, Leo C, Huang DJ, Güth U. Breast cancer screening attendance in two Swiss regions dominated by opportunistic or organized screening. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:519. [PMID: 27663642 PMCID: PMC5035496 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1760-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In Switzerland, the French-speaking region has an organized breast cancer (BC) screening program; in the German-speaking region, only opportunistic screening until recently had been offered. We evaluated factors associated with attendance to breast cancer screening in these two regions. METHODS We analyzed the data of 50-69 year-old women (n = 2769) from the Swiss Health Survey 2012. Factors of interest included education level, place of residence, nationality, marital status, smoking history, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diet, self-perceived health, history of chronic diseases and mental distress, visits to medical doctors and cervical and colorectal cancer screening. Outcome measures were dichotomized into ≤2 years since most recent mammography versus >2 years or never. RESULTS In the German- and French-speaking regions, mammography attendance within the last two years was 34.9 % and 77.8 %, respectively. In the French region, moderate alcohol consumption (adjusted OR 2.01, 95 % CI 1.28-3.15) increased screening attendance. Compared to those with no visit to a physician during the recent year, women in both regions with such visits attended statistically significantly more often BC screening (1-5 times vs. no visit: German (adjusted OR 3.96, 95 % CI 2.58-6.09); French: OR 7.25, 95 % CI 4.04-13.01). Non-attendance to cervical screening had a negative effect in both the German (adjusted OR 0.44, 95 % CI 0.25-0.79) and the French region (adjusted OR 0.57, 95 % CI 0.35-0.91). The same was true for colorectal cancer screening (German (adjusted OR 0.66, 95 % CI 0.52-0.84); French: OR 0.52, 95 % CI 0.33-0.83). No other factor was associated with BC screening and none of the tests of interaction comparing the two regions revealed statistically significant results. CONCLUSION The effect of socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle, health factors and screening behavior other than mammography on non-attendance to BC screening did not differ between the two regions with mainly opportunistic and organized screening, respectively, and did not explain the large differences in attendance between regions. Other potential explanations such as public promotion of attendance for BC screening, physicians' recommendations regarding mammography participation or women's beliefs should be further investigated.
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- Monika Eichholzer
- Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, CH-8001, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, CH-8001, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, CH-8001, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Spital Grabs, Spitalstrasse 44, CH-9472, Grabs, Switzerland.,Breast Center St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 150, CH-9006, St.Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kantonsspital Baden AG, Interdisciplinary Breast Centre, CH-5404, Baden, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Basel (UHB), Spitalstrasse 21, CH-4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- Breast Center Zurich, Seefeldstrasse 214, CH-8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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Sözmen K, Unal B, Sakarya S, Dinc G, Yardim N, Keskinkilic B, Ergör G. Determinants of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women in Turkey. Asia Pac J Public Health 2016; 28:528-38. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539516654541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The aim of the study was to assess the influence of sociodemographic characteristics on breast and cervical cancer screening among women 30 years and older in Turkey. We used data from the National Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors Survey conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2011. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle variables, and cancer screening. Overall, 22.0% of women ever had a Pap smear test for cervical cancer screening and 19.0% ever had a mammography for breast cancer screening(n = 6846). Individuals with a university degree, social security, doing moderate physical activity, and consuming 5 portions of fruit or vegetable/day were more likely to receive Pap smear test and mammography. Residing in the eastern region and living in rural area was associated with lower likelihood of receiving both types of screening.
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- Turkish Institute of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Turkish Institute of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Castañeda SF, Malcarne VL, Foster-Fishman PG, Davidson WS, Mumman MK, Riley N, Sadler GR. Health care access and breast cancer screening among Latinas along the California-Mexican border. J Immigr Minor Health 2016; 16:670-81. [PMID: 24150421 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-013-9938-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Latinas are more likely to exhibit late stage breast cancers at the time of diagnosis and have lower survival rates compared to white women. A contributing factor may be that Latinas have lower rates of mammography screening. This study was guided by the Behavioral Model of Health Services Use to examine factors associated with mammography screening utilization among middle-aged Latinas. An academic-community health center partnership collected data from community-based sample of 208 Latinas 40 years and older in the San Diego County who completed measures assessing psychosocial factors, health care access, and recent mammography screening. Results showed that 84.6 % had ever had a mammogram and 76.2 % of women had received a mammogram in the past 2 years. Characteristics associated with mammography screening adherence included a lower acculturation (OR 3.663) a recent physician visit in the past year (OR 6.304), and a greater confidence in filling out medical forms (OR 1.743), adjusting for covariates. Results demonstrate that an annual physical examination was the strongest predictor of recent breast cancer screening. Findings suggest that in this community, improving access to care among English-speaking Latinas and addressing health literacy issues are essential for promoting breast cancer screening utilization.
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- Sheila F Castañeda
- Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, 9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 110, San Diego, CA, 92123, USA,
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Yanez B, McGinty HL, Buitrago D, Ramirez AG, Penedo FJ. Cancer Outcomes in Hispanics/Latinos in the United States: An Integrative Review and Conceptual Model of Determinants of Health. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 4:114-129. [PMID: 27429867 DOI: 10.1037/lat0000055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanics. Compared to non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of disease and experience poor quality of life following a cancer diagnosis. Cancer outcomes are influenced by a confluence of social, cultural, behavioral and biological factors. Yet, much of the behavioral and psychosocial research in oncology has focused on non-Hispanic Whites, thus limiting our understanding of the potential web of factors that can influence cancer-related outcomes among Hispanics. Furthermore, features of Hispanic ethnicity and culture may influence and interact with, social, psychosocial, health care, disease-specific, and medical factors known to influence cancer-related outcomes, yet very few studies have integrated Hispanic cultural processes when addressing cancer-related outcomes for this ethnic group. Guided by the extant literature in oncology, Hispanic culture and health, and previously established models of determinants of minority health, we present a conceptual model that highlights the interplay of social, cultural, psychosocial, disease-specific, health care, and medical factors as determinants of cancer outcomes (morbidity, mortality, quality of life) and review key evidence of how features of Hispanic culture may influence cancer outcomes and contribute to the disparate outcomes observed in Hispanic cancer samples relative to non-Hispanic Whites. Finally, we conclude with a discussion of future research opportunities and existing challenges to researching oncology outcomes among Hispanics.
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- Betina Yanez
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
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- Institute for Health Promotion, University of Texas Health Science Center
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
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Abu-Helalah MA, Alshraideh HA, Al-Serhan AAA, Kawaleet M, Nesheiwat AI. Knowledge, barriers and attitudes towards breast cancer mammography screening in jordan. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 16:3981-90. [PMID: 25987073 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.9.3981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Jordan. Current efforts are focused on annual campaigns aimed at increasing awareness about breast cancer and encouraging women to conduct mammogram screening. In the absence of regular systematic screening for breast cancer in Jordan, there is a need to evaluate current mammography screening uptake and its predictors, assess women's knowledge and attitudes towards breast cancer and screening mammograms and to identify barriers to this preventive service. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in six governorates in Jordan through face- to-face interviews on a random sample of women aged 40 to 69 years. RESULTS A total of 507 participants with mean age of 46.8±7.8 years were interviewed. There was low participation rate in early detection of breast cancer practices. Breast self-examination, doctor examination and periodic mammography screening were reported by 34.9%, 16.8% and 8.6% of study participants, respectively. Additionally 3.8% underwent breast cancer screening at least once but not periodically, while 87.6% had never undergone mammography screening. Reported reasons for conducting the screening were: perceived benefit (50%); family history of breast cancer (23.1%); perceived severity (21.2%); and advice from friend or family member (5.8%). City residents have shown higher probability of undergoing mammogram than those who live in towns or villages. Results revealed negative perceptions and limited knowledge of study participants on breast cancer and breast cancer screening. The most commonly reported barriers for women who never underwent screening were: fear of results (63.8%); no support from surrounding environment (59.7); cost of the test (53.4%); and religious belief, i.e. Qadaa Wa Qadar (51.1%). CONCLUSIONS In the absence of regular systematic screening for breast cancer in Jordan, the uptake of this preventive service is very low. It is essential for the country of Jordan to work on applying regular systematic mammography screening for breast cancer. Additionally, there is a need for improvement in the current health promotion programmes targeting breast cancer screening. Other areas that could be targeted in future initiatives in this field include access to screening in rural areas and removal of current barriers.
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- Munir Ahmad Abu-Helalah
- Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan E-mail :
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Taheri-Kharameh Z, Noorizadeh F, Sangy S, Zamanian H, Shouri-Bidgoli AR, Oveisi H. Factors Associated with Adherence to Colorectal Cancer Screening among Moderate Risk Individuals in Iran. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 16:8371-5. [DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.18.8371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Valdovinos C, Penedo FJ, Isasi CR, Jung M, Kaplan RC, Giacinto RE, Gonzalez P, Malcarne VL, Perreira K, Salgado H, Simon MA, Wruck LM, Greenlee HA. Perceived discrimination and cancer screening behaviors in US Hispanics: the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study. Cancer Causes Control 2016; 27:27-37. [PMID: 26498194 PMCID: PMC4842160 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-015-0679-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Perceived discrimination has been associated with lower adherence to cancer screening guidelines. We examined whether perceived discrimination was associated with adherence to breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancer screening guidelines in US Hispanic/Latino adults. METHODS Data were obtained from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study, including 5,313 Hispanic adults aged 18–74 from Bronx, NY, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL, and San Diego, CA, and those who were within appropriate age ranges for specific screening tests were included in the analysis. Cancer screening behaviors were assessed via self-report. Perceived discrimination was measured using the Perceived Ethnic Discrimination Questionnaire. Confounder-adjusted multivariable polytomous logistic regression models assessed the association between perceived discrimination and adherence to cancer screening guidelines. RESULTS Among women eligible for screening, 72.1 % were adherent to cervical cancer screening guidelines and 71.3 %were adherent to breast cancer screening guidelines. In participants aged 50–74, 24.6 % of women and 27.0 % of men were adherent to fecal occult blood test guidelines; 43.5 % of women and 34.8 % of men were adherent to colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy guidelines; 41.0 % of men were adherent to prostate-specific antigen screening guidelines. Health insurance coverage, rather than perceived ethnic discrimination,was the variable most associated with receiving breast, cervical,colorectal, or prostate cancer screening. CONCLUSIONS The influence of discrimination as a barrier to cancer screening may be modest among Hispanics/Latinos in urban US regions. Having health insurance facilitates cancer screening in this population. Efforts to increase cancer screening in Hispanics/Latinos should focus on increasing access to these services, especially among the uninsured.
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Wools A, Dapper E, Leeuw JD. Colorectal cancer screening participation: a systematic review. Eur J Public Health 2015; 26:158-68. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckv148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Onsuz MF, Hidiroglu S, Sarioz A, Metintas S, Karavus M. Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of women over 20 years old on cervix cancer in Istanbul, Turkey. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:8801-7. [PMID: 25374211 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.20.8801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Turkish women over 20 years old on cervix cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive study was performed at a primary care center covering 246 women using a questionnaire composed of 3 sections and 38 questions. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test in univariate analysis and multivariate hierarchical logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Of the 93.7% women who knew about cervical cancer, 68.0% of them had heard pap smear test and 46.1% had actually undergone a Pap smear once or more throughout their lives. According to the results of the hierarchical logistic regression analysis about factors affecting the Pap smear test; in Model 1, increase in age and education levels, in Model 2 and Model 3 increase in age and cervical cancer information points were determined. The most important information source for cervical cancer was TV-radio/media (59.9%) and health care workers (62.8%) for pap smear test. CONCLUSIONS Although most women have heard of cervical cancer, knowledge about cervical cancer and also Pap smear screening rate are significantly lower. Having Pap smear test for women was affected by age and knowledge level about cervical cancer. Informing women about cervical cancer would be an important intervention.
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Richter NL, Gorey KM, Haji-Jama S, Luginaah IN. Care and survival of Mexican American women with node negative breast cancer: historical cohort evidence of health insurance and barrio advantages. J Immigr Minor Health 2015; 17:652-9. [PMID: 24155037 PMCID: PMC3911961 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-013-9941-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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We hypothesized 3-way ethnicity by barrio by health insurance interactions such that the advantages of having adequate health insurance were greatest among Mexican American (MA) women who lived in barrios. Barrios were neighborhoods with relatively high concentrations of MAs (60% or more). Data were analyzed for 194 MA and 2,846 non-Hispanic white women diagnosed with, very treatable, node negative breast cancer in California between 1996 and 2000 and followed until 2011. Significant interactions were observed such that the protective effects of Medicare or private health insurance on radiation therapy access and long term survival were largest for MA women who resided in MA barrios, neighborhoods that also tended to be extremely poor. These paradoxical findings are consistent with the theory that more facilitative social and economic capital available to MA women in barrios enables them to better absorb the indirect and direct, but uncovered, costs of breast cancer care.
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- Nancy L Richter
- School of Social Work, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada,
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Academic-Community Partnership to Develop a Patient-Centered Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Program for Latina Primary Care Patients. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2015; 3:189-99. [PMID: 27271058 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-015-0125-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2014] [Revised: 04/12/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This collaborative study sought to address Latina breast cancer (BC) disparities by increasing health literacy (HL) in a community health center situated on the US-Mexico border region of San Diego County. An academic-community partnership conducted formative research to develop a culturally tailored promotora-based intervention with 109 individuals. The Spanish language program, entitled Nuestra Cocina: Mesa Buena, Vida Sana (Our Kitchen: Good Table, Healthy Life), included six sessions targeting HL, women's health, BC risk reduction, and patient-provider communication; sessions include cooking demonstrations of recipes with cancer-risk-reducing ingredients. A pilot study with 47 community health center Latina patients was conducted to examine the program's acceptability, feasibility, and ability to impact knowledge and skills. Pre- and post-analyses demonstrated that participants improved their self-reported cancer screening, BC knowledge, daily fruit and vegetable intake, and ability to read a nutrition label (p < 0.05). Results of the pilot study demonstrate the importance of utilizing patient-centered culturally appropriate noninvasive means to educate and empower Latina patients.
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Chan DNS, So WKW. A systematic review of randomised controlled trials examining the effectiveness of breast and cervical cancer screening interventions for ethnic minority women. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2015; 19:536-53. [PMID: 25840817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2015.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2014] [Revised: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the effect that breast and/or cervical cancer screening programmes for ethnic minority women have on their knowledge of and beliefs about breast or cervical cancer and screening, and on their screening intentions and uptake rates. Recommendations are also made for the format and content of such programmes, based on existing evidence. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was carried out both manually and by means of five electronic databases. The findings are summarised and synthesised in narrative fashion. RESULTS The ten RCTs included here were conducted among ethnic minority women in the United States or Canada, where breast or cervical cancer screening programmes have led to improvements in screening intentions, knowledge of cervical cancer and pap test uptake. The Breast Cancer Screening Belief Scale and self-reporting were the methods commonly used to measure outcomes. The shared characteristics of both countries' programmes were that they were theory- and language-based, the instruction took place in a community setting, the materials were culturally relevant, the content highlighted key messages about breast or cervical cancer and screening measures, and there were multiple intervention strategies. CONCLUSION Breast or cervical cancer screening programmes in Western countries have demonstrated improvements in knowledge of the disease, screening intentions and pap test uptake, although evidence on the effectiveness of the interventions has been limited. The common characteristics of programmes are identified, but a comprehensive model is still needed to link these characteristics with other factors and mediators influencing outcomes.
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- Dorothy N S Chan
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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London L, Hurtado-de-Mendoza A, Song M, Nagirimadugu A, Luta G, Sheppard VB. Motivators and barriers to Latinas' participation in clinical trials: the role of contextual factors. Contemp Clin Trials 2015; 40:74-80. [PMID: 25433203 PMCID: PMC4357359 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2014.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2014] [Revised: 11/14/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Latinas are underrepresented in clinical trials despite the rise in Hispanic population. This study examines the factors associated with Latinas' willingness to participate in preventive breast cancer randomized clinical trials (RCTs). METHODS Women self-identifying as Latina, over age 40, with no prior history of breast cancer were eligible. Using the Behavior Model for Vulnerable Populations, we administered a survey (n=168) to assess predisposing (e.g., knowledge), enabling (e.g., trust) and need factors (e.g., risk perception). Intention to participate was defined using a lenient (maybe, probably or definitely) and a stringent criterion (probably and definitely). Chi-square tests and logistic regression models examined the associations of predisposing, enabling, and need factors with women's intentions to participate in RCTs. RESULTS Most participants (74.9%) were monolingual Spanish-speaking immigrants. Most (83.9%) reported willing to participate in clinical trials using the lenient definition (vs. 43.1% under the stringent definition). Using the lenient definition, the odds of willing to participate in RCTs were significantly lower for unmarried women (OR=.25, 95% CI=.08-.79) and those with lower cancer risk perceptions (OR=.20, 95% CI=.06-.63), while being significantly higher for women with lower language acculturation (OR=6.2, 95% CI=1.8-20.9). Using the stringent definition, women who did not endorse a motivation to enroll to help family members (if they had cancer) had significantly lower odds to report intent (OR=.33, 95% CI=.13-.86). CONCLUSION Many RCTs may have limited generalizability due to the low representation of minorities. Culturally targeted interventions that address the importance of family for Latinos may ultimately increase their participation in RCTs.
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- Laricca London
- Department of Microbiology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown University Medical Center and Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Breast Cancer Program, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown University Medical Center and Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Breast Cancer Program, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown University Medical Center and Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Breast Cancer Program, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomathematics, Georgetown University Medical Center and Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown University Medical Center and Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Breast Cancer Program, Washington, DC, USA.
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Pritham UA, Brigdon A, Jones M. Understanding factors related to women's adherence to colposcopy. Nurs Womens Health 2014; 18:402-12. [PMID: 25316540 DOI: 10.1111/1751-486x.12148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Early detection can prevent death from cervical cancer, but success is dependent on women with abnormal cytology attending follow-up procedures, including colposcopy. Factors that influence adherence to colposcopy include age, race, education, socioeconomic status, smoking, chemical dependence, intimate partner violence and anxiety. Comprehension of abnormal Pap smear results and knowledge of current treatment guidelines and follow-up is important in the prevention of cervical cancer. Understanding factors that could inhibit adherence to colposcopy will allow for tailored communication and individualized treatment to prevent colposcopy default. Implementation of colposcopy clinics with designated nurses to track and monitor adherence could help.
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Kratzke C, Wilson S. Ethnic differences in breast cancer prevention information-seeking among rural women: will provider mobile messages work? JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2014; 29:541-547. [PMID: 24163017 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-013-0576-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Although growing research supports cancer survivor information-seeking, little is known about breast cancer prevention information-seeking among women. The purpose of the study was to examine differences in breast cancer risk factor knowledge, information sources, and desired mobile messages among Hispanic and non-Hispanic rural women. Women were recruited to complete a survey at an imaging center during a mammography screening visit. A total of 156 women (mean age = 61, SD = 12.07) completed the survey. Breast cancer risk factor knowledge was significantly higher for non-Hispanic women compared to Hispanic women (p = .035). Television, magazines, and Internet were the most frequent information sources. Providers were the most frequent interpersonal information source. Nearly 87 % used cell phones and 47 % used texting. Hispanic women were more likely to desire breast cancer prevention cell voice messages (p < .001) and text messages (p = .001) compared to non-Hispanic women. No significant differences were found for text appointment reminders by ethnicity. Health educators and clinicians must promote mobile messages for Hispanics and non-Hispanics for mammography adherence, breast cancer prevention education, and best practices to manage screening appointments.
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- Cynthia Kratzke
- Department of Public Health Sciences, New Mexico State University, MSC 3HLS, P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM, 88003, USA,
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Hernández CM, Wallace D. A profile of Mexican-born women who adhere to national cervical cancer screening recommendations. J Community Health Nurs 2014; 31:157-66. [PMID: 25051321 DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2014.926678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to examine Mexican-born women's utilization and adherence to cervical cancer screening guidelines. Ninety-seven women in the southeastern United States participated. Data were collected in Spanish. The majority of women met adherence guidelines for the pap exam. Marital status, educational attainment, marianismo, blood pressure knowledge, fatalism, cultural cancer beliefs, trust in provider, and perceived provider communication abilities were not associated with utilization or adherence to screening guidelines. This study had higher than expected adherence to screening guidelines. Nearly all women received screenings through safety net services indicating the need to advocate for continued public health funding.
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- Christina M Hernández
- a School of Nursing , The University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro , North Carolina
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Wirth MD, Brandt HM, Dolinger H, Hardin JW, Sharpe PA, Eberth JM. Examining connections between screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer and colorectal cancer screening. COLORECTAL CANCER 2014; 3:253-263. [PMID: 25143785 PMCID: PMC4134878 DOI: 10.2217/crc.14.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM To compare participation in breast, cervical and prostate cancer screening with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. MATERIALS & METHODS This random digit-dialed survey includes participants (aged 50-75 years) from South Carolina (USA). Past participation information in fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, mammography, clinical breast examination, Pap test, prostate-specific antigen and digital rectal examination was obtained.Adjusted odds ratios are reported. RESULTS Among European-American women, any cervical or breast cancer screening was associated with adherence to any CRC screening. Among African-American women, mammography was associated with adherence to any CRC screening. Digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen tests were associated with adherence to any CRC screening test among all men. CONCLUSION Future research should explore approaches inclusive of cancer screening recommendations for multiple cancer types for reduction of cancer screening disparities.
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- Michael D Wirth
- Cancer Prevention & Control Program, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Cancer Prevention & Control Program, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
- Department of Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29208, USA
- American Cancer Society, Inc., 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Prevention Research Center, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly Street Room 124, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
- Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly Street Room 124, Columbia, SC 29208 USA
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- Cancer Prevention & Control Program, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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Wernli KJ, Hubbard RA, Johnson E, Chubak J, Kamineni A, Green BB, Rutter CM. Patterns of colorectal cancer screening uptake in newly eligible men and women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2014; 23:1230-7. [PMID: 24793956 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-13-1360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We describe patterns of colorectal cancer screening uptake in a U.S. insured population as individuals become newly eligible for screening at age 50 and assess temporal trends and patient characteristics with screening uptake. METHODS We identified a cohort of 81,223 men and women who were members of Group Health and turned 50 years old from 1996 to 2010. We ascertained receipt of colorectal cancer screening within five years. Time to screening was estimated by year of cohort entry using cumulative incidence curves and Cox proportional hazards models-estimated patient characteristics associated with screening uptake. RESULTS Stool-based screening tests were the most common, 72% of first screening tests. The proportion of individuals initiating colorectal cancer screening via colonoscopy increased from 8% in 1996 to 1998 to 33% in 2008 to 2010. Patient factors associated with increased colorectal cancer screening were: turning 50 more recently (2008-2010; Ptrend < 0.0001) or Asian race [HR, 1.14; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.10-1.19]. Patient factors associated with decreased screening were: being a woman (HR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.68-0.72), Native American (HR, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.60-0.78), or Pacific Islander race (HR, 0.82; 95% CI, 0.72-0.95), and having prevalent diabetes (HR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.75-0.82) and higher body mass index (Ptrend < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Patient characteristics associated with initiation of colorectal cancer screening in a newly eligible population are similar to characteristics associated with overall screening participation in all age-eligible adults. Our results identify patient populations to target in outreach programs. IMPACT Disparities in receipt of colorectal cancer screening are evident from onset of an age-eligible cohort, identifying key groups for future interventions for screening.
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- Karen J Wernli
- Authors' Affiliation: Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Authors' Affiliation: Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Authors' Affiliation: Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Authors' Affiliation: Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Authors' Affiliation: Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Authors' Affiliation: Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Authors' Affiliation: Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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Haji-Jama S, Gorey KM, Luginaah IN, Balagurusamy MK, Hamm C. Health insurance mediation of the Mexican American non-Hispanic white disparity on early breast cancer diagnosis. SPRINGERPLUS 2013; 2:285. [PMID: 23853754 PMCID: PMC3706732 DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2013] [Accepted: 05/16/2013] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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We examined health insurance mediation of the Mexican American (MA) non-Hispanic white (NHW) disparity on early breast cancer diagnosis. Based on social capital and barrio advantage theories, we hypothesized a 3-way ethnicity by poverty by health insurance interaction, that is, that 2-way poverty by health insurance interaction effects would differ between ethnic groups. We secondarily analyzed registry data for 303 MA and 3,611 NHW women diagnosed with breast cancer between 1996 and 2000 who were originally followed until 2011. Predictors of early, node negative (NN) disease at diagnosis were analyzed. Socioeconomic data were obtained from the 2000 census to categorize neighborhood poverty: high (30% or more of the census tract households were poor), middle (5% to 29% poor) and low (less than 5% poor). Barrios were neighborhoods where 50% or more of the residents were MA. Primary health insurers were Medicaid, Medicare, private or none. MA women were 13% less likely to be diagnosed early with NN disease (RR = 0.87), but this MA-NHW disparity was completely mediated by the main and interacting effects of health insurance. Advantages of health insurance were largest in low poverty neighborhoods among NHW women (RR = 1.20) while among MA women they were, paradoxically, largest in high poverty, MA barrios (RR = 1.45). Advantages of being privately insured were observed for all. Medicare seemed additionally instrumental for NHW women and Medicaid for MA women. These findings are consistent with the theory that more facilitative social and economic capital is available to MA women in barrios and to NHW women in more affluent neighborhoods. It is there that each respective group of women is probably best able to absorb the indirect and direct, but uncovered, costs of breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
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- Sundus Haji-Jama
- />School of Social Work, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4 Canada
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- />School of Social Work, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4 Canada
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- />Department of Geography, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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- />School of Social Work, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4 Canada
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- />Windsor Regional Cancer Center, Windsor, Ontario Canada
- />Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Canada
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Martínez-Donate AP, Vera-Cala LM, Zhang X, Vedro R, Angulo R, Atkinson T. Prevalence and correlates of breast and cervical cancer screening among a Midwest community sample of low-acculturated Latinas. J Health Care Poor Underserved 2013; 24:1717-38. [PMID: 24185166 PMCID: PMC3959859 DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2013.0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low adherence to cervical and breast cancer (CBC) screening recommendations contributes to high CBC mortality among Latinas. PURPOSE To estimate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, last 12-month Pap smear and mammogram receipt among a Midwest community sample of low-acculturated Latinas. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study with 278 Latina immigrants in Dane County, Wisconsin. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire. We estimated multivariate logistic regression models to identify factors associated with CBC screening receipt. RESULTS Rates of last 12-month Pap smear and mammogram receipt were 56.8% and 39.4%, respectively. Age, knowledge of screening recommendations, and having a regular health care provider were independently associated with both Pap smear and mammogram receipt. Having ever used Planned Parenthood and fear of cancer were uniquely correlated with Pap smear and mammogram receipt, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Modifiable individual, structural, and cultural factors contribute to suboptimal rates of CBC screening among low-acculturated Latino immigrants.
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Lo SH, Waller J, Wardle J, von Wagner C. Comparing barriers to colorectal cancer screening with barriers to breast and cervical screening: a population-based survey of screening-age women in Great Britain. J Med Screen 2013; 20:73-9. [DOI: 10.1177/0969141313492508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Objective Uptake of cancer screening tends to be lower for colorectal cancer (CRC) than cervical or breast cancer. Dislike of the test itself has often been identified as a barrier to CRC screening with the Faecal Occult Blood (FOB) test, but there have been no head-to-head comparisons of the three tests. Methods Women aged 50–80 ( n = 890) were recruited in spring 2012 as part of a population-based TNS Research International survey in Great Britain. Those in the eligible age range were asked if they had ever participated in breast, cervical or CRC screening. For each screening test, women who had never participated were asked for their ‘main reason’ using a checklist of barriers. Results Among eligible women, 67%, 83% and 90% reported ever having been screened for CRC, cervical and breast cancer respectively. More socioeconomically deprived women were less likely to report any screening, and single women were less likely to report CRC or breast screening than married women. Age was not associated with participation. Overall there were few differences between tests in the reported barriers, but dislike of the test was endorsed more often for CRC screening. Conclusion This was the first study to compare barriers to participation in organised screening programmes for CRC, breast and cervical cancer. Cancer screening tests share many barriers, but dislike of the test appears to be a stronger barrier to CRC screening. Women who are non-participants in more than one programme may have more global barriers to screening, such as cancer fatalism. The findings suggest that uptake of CRC screening could be improved by targeting the unpleasantness of stool sampling.
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- Siu Hing Lo
- PhD, Research Associate, Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, Gower Street London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- PhD, Senior Research Associate, Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, Gower Street London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, Gower Street London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- PhD, Senior Research Associate, Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, Gower Street London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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