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Yeshitila YG, Gold L, Abimanyi-Ochom J, Riggs E, Tolossa T, Le HND. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of models of maternity care for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in high-income countries: A systematic review. Soc Sci Med 2024; 358:117250. [PMID: 39186841 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Different models of care may be appropriate for various groups of women during their perinatal period, depending on their risk level, location, and accessibility of healthcare practitioners and facilities. Evaluating these models' effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is critical to allocating resources and offering sustained care to women from refugee backgrounds. This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of maternity care models among women from migrant and refugee backgrounds living in high-income countries. METHODS A comprehensive search of major databases for studies published in English between 2000 and 2023 was developed to identify literature using defined keywords and inclusion criteria. Two authors independently screened the search findings and the full texts of eligible studies. The quality of the included studies was appraised, and qualitative and quantitative results were synthesised narratively and presented in tabular form. The review was reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Forty-seven research papers from six countries were included in the review. The review highlighted the positive impact of community and stakeholders' involvement in the implementation of models of maternity care for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds. The review summarised the models of care in terms of their effectiveness in improving perinatal health outcomes and minimising medical interventions, continuum of care in maternity services, enhancing health literacy, maternity service use and navigating the healthcare system, social support, and sense of belongingness, and addressing cultural and linguistic barriers. Notably, only one study conducted a partial economic evaluation to determine the cost-effectiveness of the model. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AND RESEARCH While the reviewed models demonstrated effectiveness in improving perinatal health outcomes, there was considerable variation in outcome measures and assessment tools across the models. Thus, reaching a consensus on prioritised perinatal outcomes and measurement tools is crucial. Researchers and policymakers should collaborate to enhance the quality and quantity of economic evaluations to support evidence-based decision-making. This includes thoroughly comparing costs and outcomes across various health models to determine the most efficient interventions. By emphasizing the importance of comprehensive economic evaluations, healthcare systems can better allocate resources, ultimately leading to more effective and efficient healthcare delivery.
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- Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila
- Deakin Health Economics, School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Health Transformation, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia; School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia; Intergenerational Health, Murdoch Children Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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- Deakin Health Economics, School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Health Transformation, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Health Transformation, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia
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- Intergenerational Health, Murdoch Children Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin Health Economics, School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Health Transformation, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia; Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Deakin Health Economics, School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Health Transformation, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia
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Hernandez J, Demiranda L, Perisetla P, Andrews L, Zhang K, Henderson R, Mittal A, Norton HF, Hagen MG. A systematic review and narrative synthesis of health literacy interventions among Spanish speaking populations in the United States. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1713. [PMID: 38926697 PMCID: PMC11210103 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19166-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While many populations struggle with health literacy, those who speak Spanish preferentially or exclusively, including Hispanic, immigrant, or migrant populations, may face particular barriers, as they navigate a predominantly English-language healthcare system. This population also faces greater morbidity and mortality from treatable chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes. The aim of this systematic review was to describe existing health literacy interventions for patients with a Spanish-language preference and present their effectiveness. METHODS We carried out a systematic review where Web of Science, EMBASE, and PubMed were queried using MeSH terms to identify relevant literature. Included articles described patients with a Spanish-language preference participating in interventions to improve health literacy levels in the United States. Screening and data abstraction were conducted independently and in pairs. Risk of bias assessments were conducted using validated appraisal tools. RESULTS A total of 2823 studies were identified, of which 62 met our eligibility criteria. The studies took place in a variety of community and clinical settings and used varied tools for measuring health literacy. Of the interventions, 28 consisted of in-person education and 27 implemented multimedia education, with 89% of studies in each category finding significant results. The remaining seven studies featured multimodal interventions, all of which achieved significant results. CONCLUSION Successful strategies included the addition of liaison roles, such as promotores (Hispanic community health workers), and the use of multimedia fotonovelas (photo comics) with linguistic and cultural adaptations. In some cases, the external validity of the results was limited. Improving low health literacy in patients with a Spanish-language preference, a population with existing barriers to high quality of care, may help them better navigate health infrastructure and make informed decisions regarding their health. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (available at https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021257655.t ).
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- Joel Hernandez
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
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- Equal Access Research, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1549 Gale Lemerand Drive, 4 Floor, Suite 4592, Gainesville, FL, 32610-3008, USA
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- Equal Access Research, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1549 Gale Lemerand Drive, 4 Floor, Suite 4592, Gainesville, FL, 32610-3008, USA
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- Equal Access Research, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1549 Gale Lemerand Drive, 4 Floor, Suite 4592, Gainesville, FL, 32610-3008, USA
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- Equal Access Research, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1549 Gale Lemerand Drive, 4 Floor, Suite 4592, Gainesville, FL, 32610-3008, USA
- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Equal Access Research, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1549 Gale Lemerand Drive, 4 Floor, Suite 4592, Gainesville, FL, 32610-3008, USA
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- University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Equal Access Research, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1549 Gale Lemerand Drive, 4 Floor, Suite 4592, Gainesville, FL, 32610-3008, USA.
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Assoumou B, Yeh YL, Wang H, Zhang Z, Wang J, Wang JHY, Ma P, Chen LS. Efficacy of Community Health Worker-Delivered Family Health History-Based Breast Cancer Education and Services Among Chinese Americans. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2024; 39:308-314. [PMID: 38386242 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-024-02412-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Family health history (FHH) is an evidence-based genomics tool used in cancer prevention and education. Chinese Americans, the largest Asian American group, face unique barriers in FHH collection and communication. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of culturally and linguistically appropriate community health worker (CHW)-delivered FHH-based breast cancer (BC) education and services to Chinese Americans. A total of 1129 Chinese Americans received FHH-based BC education and service delivered by our trained Chinese American CHWs. Participants responded to evaluation surveys before, immediately after, and 3 months after the education and service. Participating Chinese Americans showed significant increases in rates of collecting FHH of BC, discussing FHH of BC with family members, informing their primary care physicians of their FHH of BC, and discussing their FHH of BC with their primary care physicians at 3 months post-education and service compared to the baseline data (all Ps < 0.01). Attitudes, intention, and self-efficacy related to FHH of BC communication and collection and FHH of BC knowledge were improved both immediately after and 3 months after the delivery of the education and services (all Ps < 0.01). Within 3 months, ~ 14.3% of participants who had a high risk of BC based on FHH reported visiting geneticists for genetic evaluation. Our Chinese American CHW-delivered FHH-based BC education and services showed initial success in increasing knowledge, collection and communication of BC-related FHH, and genetic service utilization among Chinese American participants. This study can serve as a starting point for conducting more robust studies, such as randomized controlled trials, in the future.
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- Bertille Assoumou
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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Telles VM, Rodriguez S, Torres M, Schneider J, Haughton J, Maldonado M, Arredondo E. Barriers and facilitators to implementing a multilevel, multicomponent intervention promoting colorectal cancer screening in health centers: a qualitative study of key informant perspectives. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:404. [PMID: 38553723 PMCID: PMC10981354 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10749-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a major cause of death in the U.S. despite the availability of effective screening tools. U.S. Latinos have lower rates of CRC screening and higher rates of death due to colorectal disease compared to non-Hispanic whites. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serve medically underserved populations, including many Latino patients. Given the low CRC screening rates, identifying culturally sensitive and cost-effective methods of promoting screening is a priority for many FQHCs. METHODS We interviewed FQHC leaders and providers using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to identify barriers and facilitators to implementation of a multilevel, multicomponent (ML-MC) CRC screening intervention (i.e., promotor navigation and group-based education) in FQHCs. A rapid qualitative analysis approach was used to identify themes organized according to the following CFIR constructs: intervention characteristics, outer and inner settings, and characteristics of the individual. RESULTS We completed interviews with 13 healthcare professionals in leadership positions at six FQHCs. The participating FQHCs perceived the ML-MC screening CRC program as feasible and expressed interest in implementing the program at their sites. Facilitators included financial incentives for increasing screening rates, the need for patient education programming, and involving promotores to support the work of clinical teams. Barriers included concerns about available resources to implement new programs, lack of federal reimbursement for health education, competing priorities of other health concerns, and the need for more resources for confirmatory screening and treatment following a positive screen. CONCLUSIONS FQHCs provide essential primary care to millions of underserved patients in the U.S. and have the ability and motivation to provide screenings for colorectal cancer. Partnering with an academic institution to deliver a group-based, promotor-led CRC screening intervention for patients not up to date with screening could help increase screening rates. By identifying the specific barriers and facilitators to implementing CRC intervention, findings suggest that group-based, promotor-led interventions are a promising approach.
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- V M Telles
- Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health at San Diego State University, University of California, San Diego, USA.
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- Department of Anthropology, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, USA
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- Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health at San Diego State University, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University Research Foundation, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Family and Social Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University Research Foundation, San Diego, USA
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- School of Public Health, San Diego State University Research Foundation, San Diego, USA
- Psychology Department, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA
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Gadd N, Lee S, Sharman MJ, Obamiro K. Educational interventions to improve bowel cancer awareness and screening in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries: A scoping review. Prev Med Rep 2024; 39:102653. [PMID: 38384964 PMCID: PMC10879007 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102653] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Objectives Summarise theory informed educational interventions for improving bowel cancer awareness and screening. Methods A search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and CINAHL. English studies from 2016 to 2022 which implemented community-based bowel cancer awareness and/or screening education interventions for adults in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries were included. Results Sixty-two studies were included, 32 measured both screening and awareness (24 measured screening only, 6 measured awareness only). Education interventions were grouped and summarised in five education types: lay community health education/counselling (n = 28), education material (n = 5), health professional education/counselling (n = 10), mass media (n = 5) and other (n = 19). Other included education interventions which did not fit into the four types previously mentioned. Six studies tested more than one education type. Each type within these studies were reported/summarised separately within the appropriate education type. Lay educators resulted in improved awareness and screening. Brochures were effective education materials for screening and combined with lay educators resulted in increased awareness. State-wide mass media campaigns significantly improved screening uptake for up to 2-months post-campaign. Fear and loss-framed messaging improved screening intentions compared to humour or gain-based messaging. Decision aids had limited improvements in awareness. Facebook campaign and telephone counselling had limited improvements in screening. Conclusions Lay community health educators, brochures, and mass media campaigns occurring multiple times a year may be effective interventions in improving screening and/or awareness. Such approaches should be considered when developing community education. Education interventions should include multiple components suggested above to maximise improvements of awareness and screening.
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- Nicola Gadd
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
- Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University, Emerald, Queensland, Australia
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Emerson A, Dogan M, Hawes E, Wilson K, Chana SM, Kelly PJ, Comfort M, Ramaswamy M. Cervical cancer screening barriers and facilitators from the perspectives of women with a history of criminal-legal system involvement and substance use. HEALTH & JUSTICE 2024; 12:9. [PMID: 38407688 PMCID: PMC10895855 DOI: 10.1186/s40352-024-00262-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND The wide availability of routine screening with Papanicolaou (Pap) tests and vaccinations against human papillomavirus has resulted in a decline in rates of cervical cancer. As with other diseases, however, disparities in incidence and mortality persist. Cervical cancer, is found more often, at later stages, and has worse outcomes in people who live in rural areas, identify as Black or Hispanic, and in people who are incarcerated. Studies report 4-5 times higher rates of cervical cancer incidence in people detained in jails and prisons than in community-based samples. Studies to explain cervical cancer differences have been inconclusive, though there is broad consensus that issues of access play a role. In this study, we sought to learn more from people who have a history of criminal-legal system involvement and substance use about what barriers and facilitators they perceive in accessing cervical cancer preventive health and other support services in the community. RESULTS We conducted semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions by telephone with 20 self-identified women, ages 22-58, in Birmingham, Alabama. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed and the transcripts analyzed using immersion-crystallization techniques. Our team identified two main themes, making connections: the importance of interpersonal communication, which stressed barriers and facilitators related to what makes for effective and humanistic interactions in cervical health prevention and other services, and getting it done: the logistics of access and availability, which highlighted elements of cost and payment; scheduling; transportation; and clinic policies. CONCLUSIONS People with a history of criminal-legal system involvement and substance abuse meet with a variety of enabling and impeding factors at personal and interpersonal as well as systemic levels in obtaining cervical health services. To better ensure that women in this high-risk group have equitable access to cervical cancer prevention and treatment-and thus better cancer outcomes-will require multilevel efforts that include an emphasis on improving the human connection in health care encounters and improving the nuts-and-bolts logistics related to accessing that care.
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- Amanda Emerson
- KU School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66180, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham-Heersink School of Medicine, 530 Beacon Parkway West (Suite 701), Birmingham, AL, 35209, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham-Heersink School of Medicine, 530 Beacon Parkway West (Suite 701), Birmingham, AL, 35209, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham-Heersink School of Medicine, 530 Beacon Parkway West (Suite 701), Birmingham, AL, 35209, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham-Heersink School of Medicine, 530 Beacon Parkway West (Suite 701), Birmingham, AL, 35209, USA
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- Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66106, USA
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Christy SM, Castro-Figueroa EM, Lopez J, Sutton SK, McIntyre M, Garcia J, Cortes C, Vidal AV, Gwede CK, Marzán M, Jimenez J, Vadaparampil ST. Changes in Cancer Screening Knowledge Among a Prospective Cohort of Spanish-Speaking Hispanic Community Outreach Event Participants in Florida and Puerto Rico. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2024; 39:18-26. [PMID: 37702848 PMCID: PMC11190955 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-023-02368-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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The current study examined cancer prevention and early detection awareness (pre-workshop) and changes in knowledge (from pre- to post-workshop) among Hispanic/Latino (H/L) community members who participated in Spanish-language educational outreach events in Puerto Rico (PR) and Florida (FL). Spanish-language educational outreach events were comprised of an educational session lasting approximately 45-60 min and were delivered to groups in rural and urban community settings by a single trained community health educator (CHE). The research team assessed sociodemographic characteristics, personal and familial cancer health history, as well as awareness and knowledge (pre-test) of a range of cancer prevention and screening topics. Following the presentation, participants completed a post-test knowledge survey which also measured likelihood of engaging in cancer screening, cancer preventive behaviors, and cancer research as a result of information presented during the session. Change in the average knowledge score was evaluated using a paired samples t-test. Post-session likelihood of completing cancer screening and preventive behaviors and engaging in cancer research were examined using descriptive statistics and group/site comparisons. The percentage reporting awareness of screening procedures ranged from 33% (PSA test) to 79% (mammogram). H/L in PR reported higher percentage of stool blood test awareness when compared to H/L in FL (χ2(1)= 19.20, p<.001). The average knowledge score increased from 5.97 at pre-test to 7.09 at post-test (Cohen's d=0.69). The increase was significant across all participants (t(315)= 12.4, p<.001), as well as within the FL site (t(124)= 6.66, p<.001, d=0.59) and the PR site (t(190)=10.66, p<.001, d=0.77). Results from this study suggest that educational outreach events delivered to H/L community members by a CHE are valuable strategies to address challenges regarding cancer screening knowledge and engagement in multiple behaviors.
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- Shannon M Christy
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA.
- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
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- Formerly With H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Formerly With H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Formerly With H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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Yalçın Gürsoy M, Bulut Ayaz C. Does Health Literacy Affect Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates? J Community Health Nurs 2023; 40:147-156. [PMID: 36920110 DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2140589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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This study aims to determine the relationship between adult colorectal cancer screening behaviors and health literacy levels. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the relationship between adult colorectal cancer screening behaviors and health literacy levels. Of the participants, only a small proportion had undergone this screening (9.3%). Having an intestinal disease (OR = 23) and having a relative with colorectal cancer (OR = 8) had the highest effect on colorectal screening. There were significant differences between the colorectal screening groups concerning most THLS-32 subgroup scores, including the THLS-32 total score. Health literacy affects colorectal cancer screening rates. Primary care workers, especially community health nurses, are in an ideal position to increase health literacy and thereby increase cancer screening rates.
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- Melike Yalçın Gürsoy
- PhD, Health Sciences Faculty, Nursing Department, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey
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- RN, Nurse, Kütahya Health Sciences University Hospital, Kutahya, Turkey
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Haynes D, Hughes KD, Okafor A. PEARL: A Guide for Developing Community-Engaging and Culturally-Sensitive Education Materials. J Immigr Minor Health 2022; 25:666-673. [PMID: 36266493 PMCID: PMC9584241 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-022-01418-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Community outreach and engagement has been a regular activity of the National Cancer Institute at its designated Cancer Centers. However, in 2016, community outreach and engagement became a required activity for all cancer centers. Yet there is a gap in the literature that provides guidelines for developing materials that resonate with communities. We developed the PEARL rubric to fulfill that gap from our work developing culturally sensitive breast cancer education materials for African American and Immigrant African women. We conducted a targeted literature review to understand the approaches that have been used for developing education materials for communities. We reviewed the literature and distilled key elements into our PEARL guide for creating culturally appropriate education materials. PEARL consists of five elements: Plain language and understandability, Explicit data, statistics, and graphs, Affirmative framing, Representative content, and Local connection. PEARL is a modern comprehensive guide that researchers can use for creating culturally sensitive materials. It is designed to guide researchers develop educational materials who have little to no experience in community engagement.
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- David Haynes
- Institute for Health Informatics, University of Minnesota, Suite 8-100, 516 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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- Minnesota Department of Health, Sage Program, 85 7Th Place E, St. Paul, MN 55101 USA
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- College of Letters and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1055 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI 53706 USA
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Cancer Screening Program Delivered by Community Health Workers for Chinese Married Immigrant Women in Korea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116655. [PMID: 35682239 PMCID: PMC9180934 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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This quasi-experimental study used a cancer prevention program delivered by community health workers (CHWs) as an intervention to improve health literacy and increase screening uptake. The intervention group was educated by trained CHWs and received information about the nearby hospitals. After education, participants received telephone counseling once a month for 6 months. In the intervention group, CHWs met the participants individually and delivered the CD-ROM containing conversation scenarios with voice during the cancer screening test. The control group was provided educational materials related to breast and cervical cancers and a booklet containing information on mammography and Pap test. This study assessed the difference in mammography and Pap tests between the intervention and control groups. The results showed that the participants’ knowledge improved, and the rate of cancer screening tests did not decrease in the intervention group. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and apply various programs that train CHWs and apply them to immigrant women to promote health-related behaviors under the health system that they are not familiar with while living in another country.
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Explaining Correlates of Cervical Cancer Screening among Minority Women in the United States. PHARMACY 2022; 10:pharmacy10010030. [PMID: 35202079 PMCID: PMC8875364 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy10010030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of death among women. While overall cervical cancer rates have decreased over the last few decades, minority women continue to be disproportionately affected compared to White women. Given the paucity of theory-based interventions to promote Pap smear tests among minority women, this cross-sectional study attempts to examine the correlates of cervical cancer screening by Pap test using the Multi-theory Model (MTM) as a theoretical paradigm among minority women in the United States (U.S.). Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was done for testing the construct validity of the survey instrument. Data were analyzed through bivariate and multivariate tests. In a sample of 364 minority women, nearly 31% (n = 112) of women reported not having received a Pap test within the past three years compared to the national rate (20.8%) for all women. The MTM constructs of participatory dialogue, behavioral confidence, and changes in the physical environment explained a substantial proportion of variance (49.5%) in starting the behavior of getting Pap tests, while the constructs of emotional transformation, practice for change, and changes in the social environment, along with lack of health insurance and annual household income of less than $25,000, significantly explained the variance (73.6%) of the likelihood to sustain the Pap test behavior of getting it every three years. Among those who have had a Pap smear (n = 252), healthcare insurance, emotional transformation, practice for change, and changes in the social environment predicted nearly 83.3% of the variance in sustaining Pap smear test uptake behavior (adjusted R2 = 0.833, F = 45.254, p < 0.001). This study validates the need for health promotion interventions based on MTM to be implemented to address the disparities of lower cervical cancer screenings among minority women.
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Mboineki JF, Wang P, Dhakal K, Getu MA, Chen C. The Effect of Peer-Led Navigation Approach as a Form of Task Shifting in Promoting Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge, Intention, and Practices Among Urban Women in Tanzania: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221089480. [PMID: 35666651 PMCID: PMC9174555 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221089480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Even though the government's priorities in preventing cervical cancer are implemented in urban areas, the screening rate remains unsatisfactory at 6%, compared to 70% recommended by the world health organization. The ongoing public health education has not resulted in sufficient screening rates. The study aims to assess peer-led navigation (PLNav) in promoting cervical cancer screening knowledge, intention, and practices among urban women in Tanzania. Since PLNav is the form of task shifting, it involves delegating cervical-cancer-related tasks from healthcare professionals to community health workers (CHWs). METHODS It is a community-based randomized controlled trial conducted in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania March-Sept 2020. The PLNav involved the CHWs delivering health education, counselling and navigation assistance to community women (COMW). The CHWs help women who have never undergone cervical cancer screening (CCS) and those who have undergone CCS but with a precancerous cervical lesion to overcome screening barriers. The data related to PLNav were analyzed by descriptive statistics, an independent-samples t-test, repeated measures ANOVA and linear regression. RESULTS The repeated measures ANOVA across time showed that PLNav intervention on mean knowledge score changes was statistically significant in the intervention group compared with the control group's usual care, [F (1, 43) = 56.9, P < .001]. At the six-month follow-up, 32 (72.7%) out of 44 participants from the intervention group had screened for cervical cancer, and only one participant (2.3%) from the control group screened. The PLNav intervention on CCS uptake changes was statistically significant in the intervention group compared with usual care in the control group [F (1, 43) = 100.4, P < .001]. The effect of time on CCS uptake in the intervention and control groups was statistically significant [F (1.64, 70.62) = 73.4, P < .001]. CONCLUSION Peer-led navigation (PLNav) was effective in promoting cervical cancer screening knowledge, intention, and uptake.
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- Joanes Faustine Mboineki
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou
University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan,
China
- School of Nursing and Public Health, The
University of Dodoma, Tanzania
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan,
China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan,
China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan,
China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou
University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Collatuzzo G, Fiorini G, Vaira B, Violante FS, Farioli A, Boffetta P. The role of the occupational physician in controlling gastric cancer attributable to Helicobacter pylori infection: A review. Prev Med Rep 2021; 24:101527. [PMID: 34976604 PMCID: PMC8683938 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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This review aimed to describe the potential role of occupational physician in the implementation of a screening program for Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection for gastric cancer prevention. We reviewed the epidemiological background of gastric cancer and its association with Hp, exploring the hypothesis of a "test-and-treat" protocol among working population. Clinical trials and model-based studies were collected to provided empirical evidence of the feasibility of eradication on large scale. In particular, previous studies conducted in occupational settings were discussed. Hp prevalence ranges between about 20 and 90%, with higher rates in Asia and Latin America and lower rates in Europe and North America. Large-scale trials on screening and treatment of infection have been conducted especially in East Asia, lacking elsewhere. Only few studies investigated Hp prevalence among workers. The benefit of eradication at occupational level has not yet been adequately studied. The design of a workplace-based Hp screening program appears to be innovative and could contribute to controlling gastric cancer. The benefit would involve not only high-risk subjects, but also their families, since the route of transmission is principally within the household. An occupational setting for a Hp screening would have positive consequences in terms of individual and public health.
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- Giulia Collatuzzo
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Mistry SK, Harris E, Harris M. Community Health Workers as Healthcare Navigators in Primary Care Chronic Disease Management: a Systematic Review. J Gen Intern Med 2021; 36:2755-2771. [PMID: 33674916 PMCID: PMC8390732 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06667-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND This review was carried out to synthesize the evidence of the effectiveness of community health worker (CHW) navigation in primary care chronic disease management. METHODS We searched the English language literature between January 1990 and March 2020 in Medline, Embase, Emcare, PubMed, Psych Info, CINAHL, Scopus, and Medline Epub ahead of print. Data extraction, quality rating, and assessment of the reporting of interventions were performed by two reviewers independently and the findings were synthesized narratively. RESULTS Twenty-nine articles met the inclusion criteria. All but two were carried out in the USA and half were randomized controlled trials. Six of the 29 studies were of strong methodological quality while 12 were moderate and 11 weak. Overall, CHW navigation interventions were effective in increasing adherence to cancer screening and improving use of primary care for chronic disease management. There was insufficient evidence that they improved clinical outcomes or risk factors and reduced use of secondary or tertiary care or that they were cost-effective. However, criteria for recruitment, duration, and mode of training and supervision arrangements varied greatly between studies. DISCUSSION CHW navigation interventions improved aspects of chronic disease management. However, there is insufficient evidence of the impact on patient experience, clinical outcomes, or cost-effectiveness of the interventions. Future research should focus on standardizing organizational components of the CHW navigation interventions and evaluating their cost-effectiveness. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION The review protocol was published in PROSPERO (CRD42020153921).
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- Sabuj Kanti Mistry
- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Kim J, Kim H, Han HR. Chinese Immigrant Women's Experiences as Community Health Workers in Korea: A Focus Group Study. J Nurs Res 2021; 29:e172. [PMID: 34267164 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The number of immigrant women in Korea is rapidly increasing. Immigrant women in Korea experience a host of health problems associated with living in a new country. Community health workers (CHWs) may be effective at delivering health promotion programs to vulnerable groups such as recent immigrants. PURPOSE Qualitative analysis was performed to identify the main themes characterizing the experiences of CHWs in recommending and guiding preventive screening tests for immigrant women. METHODS This focus-group study was designed to investigate the experiences and perceptions of CHWs. We conducted interviews with 15 Chinese immigrant women who served as CHWs in a cancer screening program. We asked questions about the attitudes and perceptions that CHWs had from their research experiences. Each interview was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. RESULTS Three main themes emerged: (a) recognizing the need for preventive healthcare, (b) becoming the CHWs who help people to be healthy, and (c) challenges to overcome to make CHWs more active. The CHWs in this study were willing to help other Chinese immigrant women and to improve their competency to help more effectively. However, they recognized limitations on their ability to address problems when delivering a breast and cervical cancer screening program. CONCLUSIONS When training CHWs for immigrants in Korea, frequent opportunities for consultation should be provided during program delivery to facilitate troubleshooting and help CHWs overcome challenges. A program that utilizes CHWs for various minority groups is needed.
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- Jiyun Kim
- PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- MSN, RN, Doctoral Student, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- PhD, RN, Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Arredondo EM, Dumbauld J, Milla M, Madanat H, Coronado GD, Haughton J, Garcia-Bigley F, Ramers C, Nodora J, Bharti B, Lopez G, Diaz M, Marquez J, Gupta S. A Promotor-Led Pilot Study to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Latinos: The Juntos Contra El Cáncer Program. Health Promot Pract 2021; 22:491-501. [PMID: 32202155 PMCID: PMC8364826 DOI: 10.1177/1524839920912240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background. Latinos have lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, despite an overall increase in CRC screening over the past 10 years. To address this disparity, we implemented a promotor-led intervention to increase CRC screening test adherence in community-based settings, connecting community members with a partnering federally qualified health center. Purpose. To evaluate the Juntos Contra el Cáncer/Together Against Cancer (JUNTOS) intervention, by assessing pre-post changes in (1) CRC screening test adherence and (2) CRC knowledge and perceived barriers to CRC screening. We also assessed the feasibility and acceptability of program activities. Method. JUNTOS was a group-based intervention, delivered by promotores (community health workers), to promote CRC screening test adherence among Latino adults. The intervention consisted of a culturally tailored 2½-hour interactive workshop followed by an appointment scheduling assistance from a promotor. Workshop participants were Latino adults (males and females) aged 50 to 75 years who were not up-to-date with CRC screening guidelines. We conducted interviews before and 6 to 9 months after the workshop to assess program outcomes. Results. Of the 177 participants included, 118 reported completing the CRC screening test (66.7%) by 6 to 9 months postintervention. We observed baseline to 6- to 9-month increase in CRC knowledge and lower perceived barriers to obtaining CRC screening. Furthermore, the intervention was found to be feasible and acceptable. Conclusion. Results suggest that JUNTOS can be feasibly implemented in partnership with a federally qualified health center. The current study supports group-based CRC interventions in community and clinic settings.
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Family Health Centers of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Family Health Centers of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA
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A lay health worker intervention to improve breast and cervical cancer screening among Latinas in El Paso, Texas: A randomized control trial. Prev Med 2021; 145:106446. [PMID: 33548363 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We examined the effectiveness of a lay health worker (promotora)-delivered intervention on increasing breast and cervical cancer screening among low-income, primarily uninsured Latinas living in El Paso, Texas. METHODS In 2015, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening (BCCS) program promotoras recruited Latinas overdue for breast and/or cervical cancer screening in community settings. Promotoras consented eligible women and conducted baseline surveys before individually randomizing women into control (n = 313) or intervention (n = 314) groups. Control participants received printed material providing basic information about breast and cervical cancer screening.Intervention participants received promotora-delivered one-on-one breast and cervical cancer screening education followed by navigation calls, providing assistance to address personal and logistic barriers to accessing clinical services. We assessed breast and cervical cancer screening outcomes using a 6-month follow-up survey. Per protocol (PP) and intent to treat (ITT) analyses are reported. RESULTS At follow-up, among women in need of breast cancer screening, those in the intervention group were significantly more likely to complete a mammogram than those in the control group (PP: 53.4% vs. 40.1%, p = .013; ITT: 47.9% vs. 35.2%, p = .011). Among women in need of Pap screening, only intervention group women 50 years and older were more likely to complete a Pap screening compared with control group women (PP: 64.5% vs. 43.5%, p = .019). CONCLUSIONS A promotora-delivered behavioral intervention, embedded in a community-based organization, increased mammography uptake in all women and Pap uptake among women 50 years and older in a sample of low-income Latinas. NCT04397744.
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Mojica CM, Almatkyzy G, Morales-Campos D. A Cancer Education-Plus-Navigation Intervention Implemented Within a Federally Qualified Health Center and Community-Based Settings. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2021; 36:152-159. [PMID: 31463809 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-019-01611-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Despite the availability of effective cancer screening tests, Latinos are screened at lower rates than non-Hispanic Whites. We implemented and evaluated the effectiveness of an evidence-based community health worker (CHW) cancer education-plus-navigation intervention designed to increase cancer screening, knowledge of screening guidelines, and the benefit of early detection. The project included a community and clinic component and served a primarily Latino population. In collaboration with a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and three community-based organizations, bilingual/bicultural CHWs recruited men and women (not up-to-date with the cancer screening guidelines) from a FQHC and the community. Participants received education plus navigation and no-cost cancer screening tests. Together with the FQHC, we outlined eligibility criteria, project protocols, project implementation, and evaluation activities. With the community organizations, we outlined recruitment protocols-when to recruit, how to recruit, and connections with other organizations. CHWs enrolled 3045 men and women into the education-plus-navigation intervention. Overall, 71% received at least one cancer screening. Stratifying by gender, 72% of women received at least one cancer screening test whereas 63% of enrolled men received a test for colorectal cancer. Knowledge of screening guidelines and the belief in early detection also increased from baseline to follow-up. Our evidence-based education-plus-navigation intervention successfully reached large numbers of underserved men and women and yielded positive changes in cancer screening and knowledge of screening guidelines and the belief in early detection. The inclusion of a clinic and community component ensured success of the project.
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- Cynthia M Mojica
- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, 2250 SW Jefferson Way, Waldo 445, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.
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- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, 2250 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
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- Latino Research Initiative, The University of Texas at Austin, 210 W. 24th Street|Mailcode F9200, GWB 2.102, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Shah SK, Demmings BE, Bimali M, Hadden K, Nakagawa M. Assessing the Feasibility of an Online Module for Promoting Cancer Prevention Measures. Cancer Control 2021; 28:10732748211037908. [PMID: 34794322 PMCID: PMC8619784 DOI: 10.1177/10732748211037908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aims of this pilot study were (1) to develop a cancer prevention module consisting of an animated video and a short questionnaire, (2) to assess new knowledge gained by the participants, and (3) to solicit feedback for improving the cancer prevention module. METHODS Volunteers who previously agreed to be contacted regarding research studies were approached via email. After completing the cancer prevention module, a list of cancer prevention recommendations was provided. Newly gained knowledge was assessed, and feedback was solicited. RESULTS Overall, 290 of 3165 individuals contacted completed the online module (9.2%), and 38.6% of the participants indicated that they learned something new about cancer prevention measures. A similar proportion, 41.4%, mentioned that they learned about measures that were recommended and due. Paradoxically, response rate was the lowest in the ≥50 year old age group although this group reported the highest rate of learning about new cancer prevention measures. Feedback was favorable in that 70.7% mentioned that the recommendations were helpful to them personally, 69.3% felt motivated to take action to reduce their risk of cancers, and 67% would recommend the online module to their friends and family. CONCLUSION We developed an online cancer prevention module which seems to be suitable for promoting cancer prevention measures as feedback was favorable, and new knowledge was gained. Future efforts will focus on using the module to promote cancer prevention measures to the general public particularly for the ≥50 year age group.
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- Sumit K. Shah
- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences(UAMS), Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Medicine, UAMS, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, UAMS, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences(UAMS), Little Rock, AR, USA
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Mboineki JF, Wang P, Chen C. Fundamental Elements in Training Patient Navigators and Their Involvement in Promoting Public Cervical Cancer Screening Knowledge and Practices: A Systematic Review. Cancer Control 2021; 28:10732748211026670. [PMID: 34169777 PMCID: PMC8236772 DOI: 10.1177/10732748211026670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer screening remains unsatisfactory in some regions due to hindrances. This study aims to explore fundamental elements in training patient navigators and their involvement in promoting screening knowledge and practices. METHODS This systematic review study included only English published articles between 2014 and 2019 from PubMed/Medline, EBSCO, Science Direct, and Wiley online library. RESULTS Healthcare professionals trained patient navigators in 3 days regarding screening basics, along with group discussions and role-plays. They delivered effective health education and navigation assistance. CONCLUSION The group education session facilitated by patient navigators, coupled with navigation care, resulted in a high screening rate.
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- Joanes Faustine Mboineki
- First Affiliated Teaching Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- School of Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- College of Health Sciences, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- School of Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Teaching Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Shah SK, Nakagawa M, Lieblong BJ. Examining aspects of successful community-based programs promoting cancer screening uptake to reduce cancer health disparity: A systematic review. Prev Med 2020; 141:106242. [PMID: 32882299 PMCID: PMC7704699 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Certain minorities in the US are disproportionately burdened with higher cancer incidence and mortality rates. Programs encouraging timely uptake of cancer screening measures serve to reduce cancer health disparities. A systematic literature review was conducted to assess the effectiveness and the qualities of these programs, and to elucidate characteristics of success programs to aid in designing of future ones. We focused on community-based programs rather than clinic-based programs as the former are more likely to reach disadvantaged populations, and on prevention programs for breast, cervical, and/or colon cancers as longstanding screening recommendations for these cancers exist. PubMed, CINAHL and EBSCO databases were searched for articles that utilized community organizations and community health workers. Fourteen programs described in 34 manuscripts were identified. While 10 of 14 programs reported statistically significant increases in cancer prevention knowledge and/or increase in screening rates, only 7 of them enrolled large numbers of participants (defined as ≥1000). Only 7 programs had control groups, only 4 programs independently verified screening uptake, and 2 programs had long-term follow-up (defined as more than one screening cycle). Only one program demonstrated elimination of cancer health disparity at a population level. While most community-based cancer prevention programs have demonstrated efficacy in terms of increased knowledge and/or screening uptake, scalability and demonstration in reduction at a population level remain a challenge.
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- Sumit K Shah
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Department of Pathology, 4301 W. Markham St. Slot 845, Little Rock, AR 72205, United States of America
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Department of Pathology, 4301 W. Markham St. Slot 845, Little Rock, AR 72205, United States of America
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Department of Pathology, 4301 W. Markham St. Slot 845, Little Rock, AR 72205, United States of America.
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Fernández-Esquer ME, Nguyen FM, Atkinson JS, Le YC, Chen S, Huynh TN, Schick V. Sức Khỏe là Hạnh Phúc (Health is Happiness): promoting mammography and pap test adherence among Vietnamese nail salon workers. Women Health 2020; 60:1206-1217. [PMID: 32990199 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2020.1811834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Vietnamese nail salon workers have low cancer screening rates and confront multiple socioeconomic disparities as immigrants to the US. The Sức Khỏe là Hạnh Phúc (Vietnamese for "Health is Happiness") program was adapted to the cultural and work needs of this population and implemented at nail salons to increase cancer screening adherence. A total of 186 study participants were recruited from 59 nail salons in a neighborhood with mostly Asian population. After being pretested, workers were enrolled in a cancer education session delivered by Vietnamese lay health workers. Non-adherent cases were offered navigation to cancer screening services to a local federally qualified health center. Participants completed a posttest survey five months, on average. At posttest, navigated non-adherent participants were more likely to report a recent Pap test compared to cases not navigated (83.8% vs. 50.0%), an effect not observed for mammography uptake (77.3% vs. 71.4%). Time in the US, marital status, insurance status, having a primary care provider and/or a gynecologist were significantly associated with cancer screening adherence. Low rates of adherence to cancer screening among Vietnamese nail salons workers can be improved by community based programs addressing cultural and work-related barriers confronted by this population.
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- Maria Eugenia Fernández-Esquer
- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center , Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center , Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center , Houston, TX, USA
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- McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center , Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center , Houston, TX, USA
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De La Torre CL, Dumbauld JN, Haughton J, Gupta S, Nodora J, Giacinto RE, Ramers C, Bharti B, Wells K, Lopez J, Díaz M, Moody J, Arredondo EM. Development of a Group-Based Community Health Worker Intervention to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Latinos. HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL 2020; 19:47-54. [PMID: 32466687 DOI: 10.1177/1540415320923564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Latinos are at higher risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality than non-Hispanic Whites due, in part, to disparities in cancer screening. There is a need to evaluate community-based CRC interventions as they may reach underinsured communities and those at highest risk for CRC. This article describes the development of a group-based CRC intervention (Juntos contra el Cancer). METHOD Purposive sampling was used to recruit Latino men and women aged 50 to 75 years not-up-to-date with CRC screening. The development of the intervention was guided by the socioecologic framework, a community needs assessment, literature reviews, five focus groups (n = 39) from the target community and feedback from a Community Advisory Board. RESULTS Findings from focus groups suggested that a group-based, promotor or community health worker (CHW) led, cancer prevention education with linkages to care would address barriers to CRC screening. CONCLUSION Development of community-based CRC screening interventions should be informed by early and sustained community engagement. Interventions led by CHWs with linkages to care are feasible and can reach populations not connected to health care settings.
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- C L De La Torre
- 7117San Diego State University, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH), San Diego, CA, USA
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- 7117San Diego State University, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH), San Diego, CA, USA
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- 7117San Diego State University, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH), San Diego, CA, USA
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- San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- 7117San Diego State University, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH), San Diego, CA, USA
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- 263965Family Health Centers of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- 7117San Diego State University, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH), San Diego, CA, USA
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- 263965Family Health Centers of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- 263965Family Health Centers of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- UC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA
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- 7117San Diego State University, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH), San Diego, CA, USA
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Ramirez AG, Choi BY, Munoz E, Perez A, Gallion KJ, Moreno PI, Penedo FJ. Assessing the effect of patient navigator assistance for psychosocial support services on health-related quality of life in a randomized clinical trial in Latino breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors. Cancer 2020; 126:1112-1123. [PMID: 31743436 PMCID: PMC7021581 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND After a diagnosis of prostate, breast, or colorectal cancer, Latinos experience higher mortality rates and lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in comparison with other ethnic/racial groups. Patient navigation (PN) and lay community health workers or promotores are effective in increasing cancer screening and early-stage diagnosis among Latinos. However, little is known about the effect of PN on HRQOL among Latino cancer survivors. METHODS Latinos previously diagnosed with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer (n = 288) were randomized to 1 of 2 conditions: 1) the Patient Navigator LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Services (PN-LCNS) survivor care program or 2) PN only. HRQOL was measured with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General, and cancer-specific HRQOL was measured with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate, and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal for breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors, respectively, at the baseline and at 3 follow-up time points. Generalized estimating equation analyses were conducted to estimate the effect of condition on HRQOL with adjustments for covariates and baseline HRQOL. RESULTS PN-LCNS demonstrated a significant improvement in HRQOL in comparison with PN only for colorectal cancer survivors but not for breast and prostate cancer survivors. CONCLUSIONS Enhanced PN improves HRQOL among Latino colorectal cancer survivors. Future research should identify the best strategies for engaging Latino survivors in PN programs. PN programs should also be adapted to address HRQOL concerns among Latina breast cancer survivors.
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- Amelie G. Ramirez
- Institute for Health Promotion Research, Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsLong School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexas
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- Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsLong School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexas
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- Institute for Health Promotion Research, Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsLong School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexas
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- Institute for Health Promotion Research, Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsLong School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexas
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- Institute for Health Promotion Research, Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsLong School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health San AntonioSan AntonioTexas
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- Department of Medical Social SciencesNorthwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineChicagoIllinois
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- Department of MedicineMiller School of Medicine and College of Arts and SciencesUniversity of MiamiMiamiFlorida
- Department of PsychologyMiller School of Medicine and College of Arts and SciencesUniversity of MiamiMiamiFlorida
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Sharma N, Harris E, Lloyd J, Mistry SK, Harris M. Community health workers involvement in preventative care in primary healthcare: a systematic scoping review. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e031666. [PMID: 31852698 PMCID: PMC6937114 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To review effective models of community health worker (CHW) involvement in preventive care for disadvantaged culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients in primary healthcare (PHC) that may be applicable to the Australian context. DESIGN Systematic scoping review. DATA SOURCES The studies were gathered through searching Medline, EMBASE, EMCARE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and online portals of relevant organisations. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All selected studies were original research studies which essentially evaluated preventive intervention undertake by CHWs in PHC. The intervened population were adults with or without diagnosed chronic health disease, culturally and linguistically diverse, or vulnerable due to geographic, economic and/or cultural characteristics that impede or compromise their access to healthcare. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Data extraction was undertaken systematically in an excel spreadsheet while the findings were synthesised in a narrative manner. The quality appraisal of the selected studies was performed using effective public health practice project quality assessment tool. RESULTS A total of 1066 articles were identified during the initial search of six bibliographic databases. After screening the title, abstract and full text, 37 articles met the selection and methodological criteria and underwent data extraction. A high-quality evidence-base supporting the positive impact of CHWs supporting patients' access to healthcare and influencing positive behaviour change was found. Positive impacts of CHW interventions included improvements in clinical disease indicators, screening rates and behavioural change. Education-focused interventions were more effective in improving patient behaviour, whereas navigation interventions were most effective in improving access to services. Implementation was enhanced by cultural and linguistic congruence and specific training of CHWs in the intervention but reduced by short duration interventions, dropouts and poor adherence of patients. CONCLUSION The evidence generated from this systematic scoping review demonstrates the contribution of CHWs to improving access to preventive care for patients from CALD and disadvantaged backgrounds by providing both education and navigational interventions. More research is needed on CHW training and the incorporation of CHWs into primary health care (PHC) teams.
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- Nila Sharma
- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bernardo BM, Zhang X, Beverly Hery CM, Meadows RJ, Paskett ED. The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of patient navigation programs across the cancer continuum: A systematic review. Cancer 2019; 125:2747-2761. [PMID: 31034604 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Published studies regarding patient navigation (PN) and cancer were reviewed to assess quality, determine gaps, and identify avenues for future research. The PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched for studies investigating the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of PN across the cancer continuum. Each included article was scored independently by 2 separate reviewers with the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies. The current review identified 113 published articles that assessed PN and cancer care, between August 1, 2010, and February 1, 2018, 14 of which reported on the cost-effectiveness of PN programs. Most publications focused on the effectiveness of PN in screening (50%) and diagnosis (27%) along the continuum of cancer care. Many described the effectiveness of PN for breast cancer (52%) or colorectal cancer outcomes (51%). Most studies reported favorable outcomes for PN programs, including increased uptake of and adherence to cancer screenings, timely diagnostic resolution and follow-up, higher completion rates for cancer therapy, and higher rates of attending medical appointments. Cost-effectiveness studies showed that PN programs yielded financial benefits. Quality assessment showed that 75 of the 113 included articles (65%) had 2 or more weak components. In conclusion, this review indicates numerous gaps within the PN and cancer literature where improvement is needed. For example, more research is needed at other points along the continuum of cancer care outside of screening and diagnosis. In addition, future research into the effectiveness of PN for understudied cancers outside of breast and colorectal cancer is necessary along with an assessment of cost-effectiveness and more rigorous reporting of study designs and results in published articles.
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- Brittany M Bernardo
- Division of Population Sciences, Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Population Sciences, Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Population Sciences, Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Population Sciences, Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.,Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Population Sciences, Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.,Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.,Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio.,Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Gholampour Y, Jaderipour A, Khani Jeihooni A, Kashfi SM, Afzali Harsini P. The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Health Belief Model and Social Support on the Rate of Participation of Individuals in Performing Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION : APJCP 2018; 19:2777-2787. [PMID: 30360606 PMCID: PMC6291048 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.10.2777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background and Aim: Among the screening tests for colorectal cancer, fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is important in comparison other methods due to its ease of use and low cost.The aim of this study is to survey the effect of educational intervention based on health belief model and social support on the rate of participation of individuals in performing fecal occult blood test for colorectal cancer screening among men who referred to the health centers in FasaCity, Fars province, Iran. Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 200 men (100 in experimental group and 100 in control group) in FasaCity, Fars province, Iranwere selected in 2017. A questionnaire consisting of demographic information, knowledge, HBM constructs (perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, self- efficacy and cues to action) and social support was used to measure the rate of participation of individuals in performing Fecal Occult Blood Test for colorectal cancer screening before and three months after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS22 viadescriptive and inferential statistics, paired t-test, Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and independent t-test at a significance level of 0.5. Results: The mean age of the men was 63.18 ± 8.25 years in the experimental group and 65.11 ± 7.66 years in the control group. Three months after the intervention, the experimental group showed a significant increase in the knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, Self-efficacy, cues to action, social support and the level of referrals (participation) of subjects for FOBTcompared to the control group. Conclusion: This study showed the effectiveness of HBM constructs and social support in adoption of the level of participation of subjects for FOBTin men. Hence, these models can act as a framework for designing and implementing educational interventions for undergoing FOBT.
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- Yousef Gholampour
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
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Rivera YM. Reducing Cancer Health Disparities among U.S. Latinos: A Freireian Approach. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN HEALTHCARE 2018; 11:368-379. [PMID: 31032065 PMCID: PMC6485949 DOI: 10.1108/ijhrh-02-2018-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE – This paper applies Paulo Freire's writings from Pedagogy of the Oppressed to critique current efforts to reduce cancer health disparities (CHDs) among Latinos in the U.S. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH – Freire's writings on oppression, critical consciousness, praxis and dialogical education are applied to recent efforts to reduce CHDs among Latinos in the U.S. through the use of promotores. FINDINGS – Freireian teachings can provide insight on ways to engage Latino communities in culturally sensitive conversations that respect deeply rooted beliefs, and address the political and socioeconomic inequities many continue to face. Programs must revisit Freire's political and transformative roots to ensure efforts to reduce CHDs also promote health equity and community empowerment. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS – Public health initiatives should incorporate Freireian principles of dialogical education and critical consciousness in the development of cancer prevention and screening programs tailored to Latinos in the U.S. to ensure program longevity and success. SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS – Approaching conversations and interactions dialogically can foster critical engagement and empower collective action among Latino communities in efforts to improve their environments and reduce health disparities. ORIGINALITY/VALUE – This is a multi-layered analysis of different social and structural factors influencing CHDs among Latinos in the U.S., and is coupled with a historical overview of colonialism and oppression in Latin America. It culminates in suggestions on ways to improve future public health efforts that embrace Freireian approaches and promote health equity. CLASSIFICATION – Conceptual paper.
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- Yonaira M Rivera
- Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA, 787-529-9015,
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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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Huerta EE, Weeks-Coulthurst P, Williams C, Swain SM. Take care of your neighborhood. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2017; 167:225-234. [PMID: 28900788 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4492-1] [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] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 09/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Urban women in certain Washington, DC neighborhoods present with advanced breast cancer at high rates despite access to health insurance and health care. METHODS Through a two-phase intervention, community health workers (CHWs) educated and surveyed individuals regarding healthcare utilization and breast health and cancer awareness. In phase I, CHWs educated and administered a survey to 1092 women, of whom 95.1% had health insurance, in an attempt to explain the high rate of advanced breast cancer despite having health insurance. In phase II, a targeted CHW-administered intervention was designed based on data collected from the phase I survey, and provided to 658 women. Preintervention and postintervention surveys were administered to assess its impact on knowledge and beliefs about breast health and cancer screening. RESULTS During phase I, respondents most often identified personal factors (28.7%) and fear (27.7%) to explain the high rate of advanced breast cancer despite health insurance status. In phase II, the intervention improved perceptions of the safety and efficacy of mammograms with an absolute 15.4% increase in the respondents who believed that "A mammogram is the safest and most effective test available for finding early breast cancer." Perceived barriers discouraging mammograms were access (17.0%), pain (13.2%), and education (13.1%). CONCLUSIONS Among an urban population of predominantly insured women with high rates of advanced breast cancer at diagnosis, personal factors and fear were cited as the greatest barriers to breast cancer screening. Educational intervention by CHWs showed a positive impact on respondents' perceptions regarding mammogram safety and efficacy.
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- Elmer E Huerta
- Washington Cancer Institute, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA.
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- Washington Cancer Institute, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA
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- Washington Cancer Institute, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA
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- Washington Cancer Institute, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA.,Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC, 20057, USA
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Impact of a brief intervention on cervical health literacy: A waitlist control study with jailed women. Prev Med Rep 2017; 6:314-321. [PMID: 28435785 PMCID: PMC5393169 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Revised: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Jailed women are four-five times more likely to have had cervical cancer compared to women without criminal justice histories. Previous research has shown that an important contributor to cervical cancer risk, and perhaps lack of follow-up, is incarcerated women's low health literacy about broader reproductive health issues. Little work has been done to address this disparity. Thus, the objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of an intervention to improve incarcerated women's cervical health literacy and ultimately address cervical cancer disparities. Using a waitlist control design, we compared changes in cervical health literacy (knowledge, beliefs, self-efficacy, and confidence for screening and follow-up) among 188 incarcerated women who completed a 10-hour intervention between 2014 and 2016 in three Kansas City jails. We used bivariate tests and multivariate analyses that controlled for baseline cervical health literacy level and key covariates. Women in the intervention group showed significant gains in seven out of eight cervical health literacy domains (all p < 0.01), whereas the control group only improved in one domain (p < 0.01). When controlling for covariates, the intervention group had less barriers, perceptions of seriousness, susceptibility to disease, and increased self-efficacy for cervical health screening and follow-up, compared to the control group (all p < 0.05). A brief intervention is an effective way to improve jailed women's cervical health literacy, but should be provided alongside systemic efforts that expand access to correctional preventive health services, including the human papillomavirus vaccine, community-based cancer screenings, and health insurance after women leave jails and transition back to communities.
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Jacobsen AA, Maisonet J, Kirsner RS, Strasswimmer J. Applying the community health worker model in dermatology: a curriculum for skin cancer prevention education training. Int J Dermatol 2017; 56:567-570. [PMID: 28321861 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.13514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Revised: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Incidence of skin cancer is rising in Hispanic populations and minorities often have more advanced disease and experience higher mortality rates. Community health worker (CHW) programs to promote primary and secondary prevention show promise for many diseases, but an adequate training program in skin cancer prevention is not documented. We present a model for CHW specialty certification in skin cancer prevention for underserved, Hispanic communities. METHODS We designed a culturally appropriate CHW training program according to an empowerment model of education for skin cancer prevention and detection in underserved Hispanic communities. We partnered with a large nonprofit clinic in South Florida. RESULTS Nineteen CHWs completed the 2-h training course. After the course, 82.4% (n = 14) strongly agreed with the statement "I feel confident I can educate others on the warning signs of melanoma." Eighty-eight percent (88.2%, n = 15) strongly agreed that they felt confident that they could educate others on the importance of sun safety. One hundred percent (n = 19) answered each question about how the sun affects the skin correctly while 84.2% (n = 16) were able to identify the "ABCDEs" of melanoma. Nearly 90% strongly agreed with "I plan to change my personal sun safety behaviors based on what I learned today". DISCUSSION Our results indicate successful transfer of information and empowerment to CHWs with high levels of confidence. Disease specific "specialty certifications" are a component of effective CHW policies. An appropriate training tool for skin cancer education is an important addition to a growing list of CHW specialty certifications.
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- Audrey A Jacobsen
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.,The Caridad Center, Boynton Beach, FL, USA.,Dermatology Medical Missions Inc., Delray Beach, FL, USA
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