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Korous KM, Brooks E, King-Mullins EM, Lucas T, Tuuhetaufa F, Rogers CR. Perceived Economic Strain, Subjective Social Status, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Utilization in U.S. Men-A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Behav Med 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38618978 DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2024.2335156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Although socioeconomic status (SES) is fundamentally related to underutilization of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, the role of perceived economic strain and subjective social status with CRC screening is understudied. The aim of this study was to investigate whether greater perceived economic strain or lower subjective social status would decrease the odds of CRC screening uptake and being up-to-date with guideline-recommended CRC screening. We also explored interactions with household income and educational attainment. Cross-sectional survey-based data from men aged 45-75 years living in the United States (N = 499) were collected in February 2022. Study outcomes were ever completing a stool- or exam-based CRC screening test and being up-to-date with CRC screening. Perceived economic strain and subjective social status were the predictors. We conducted logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Greater perceptions of economic strain decreased odds of being up-to-date with CRC screening. Household income modified the association between perceived economic strain and completing a stool-based test; the association was stronger for men from lower-income households. In unadjusted models, higher subjective social status increased odds of completing an exam-based test and being up-to-date with CRC screening. Our findings suggest that experiencing economic strain may interfere with men's CRC screening decisions and may capture additional information about barriers to CRC screening utilization beyond those captured by income or education.
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- Kevin M Korous
- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- College of Human Medicine, Division of Public Health, Michigan State University, Flint, MI, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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McDougall JA, Hastert TA, Teteh DK, Rogers CR, Moss JL, Ochoa-Dominguez CY, Chebli P, Sutton AL, Qin B, Warner ET, Xiong S. Addressing Social Risks to Accelerate Health Equity in Cancer Prevention and Control. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2024; 33:337-340. [PMID: 38317629 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-23-1212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Addressing social risks in cancer prevention and control presents a new opportunity for accelerating cancer health equity. As members of the American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) Cancer Health Disparities Special Interest Group, we describe the current state of science on social risks in oncology research and practice. To reduce and eliminate the unjust burden of cancer, we also provide recommendations for multilevel research examining social risks as contributors to inequities and the development of social risks-focused interventions. Suggestions for research and practice are provided within levels of the socio-ecological model, including the interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels.
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- Jean A McDougall
- Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI; Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan
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- Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Chapman University, Orange, California
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- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Penn State College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, University of California San Diego; UCSD Center for Health Equity Education and Research, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Clinical Translational Epidemiology Unit, Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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Tsai MH, Moore JX, Cabral DN, Rogers CR, Cortes J. Temporal trends in early-onset colorectal cancer incidence (2000-2020) by age group and five geographic regions in the state of Georgia. Am J Cancer Res 2024; 14:182-191. [PMID: 38323294 PMCID: PMC10839312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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The increase of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) among younger adults is a major public health concern. However, little is known about variations in CRC incidence across different age groups within small geographic areas in Georgia. We examined temporal trends of CRC incidence in Clayton, East Central, West Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions, by age groups. Annual incidence rates for CRC in individuals aged 15+ years during 2000-2020 in the five regions of Georgia were included. Temporal trends were examined within the five regions and stratified by age group. Joinpoint regression was employed to calculate the annual percent change and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Among 20,215 CRC diagnoses, CRC incidence declined over time for East Central (-2.33%; 95% CI, -3.03, -1.64), Northeast (-1.63%; 95% CI, -2.15, -1.04), Southeast (-1.63%; 95% CI, -2.30, -0.96), and West Central (-1.53%; 95% CI, -2.04, -1.03) Georgia. In the 15-44 age group, a notable increase of CRC incidence was found in Clayton, Northeast, and Southeast regions with a range of 2.2%-3.4%. However, adults aged 60+ years experienced a significant decrease in CRC incidence for most Georgia regions (all p-value <0.05), except for the Clayton region. In conclusion, CRC incidence declined during 2000-2020 in most Georgia regions. However, early-onset CRC is a major concern in Georgia as young adults (<45 years) living in Clayton, Northeast, and Southeast Georgia experienced significant annual increases in CRC incidence. Targeted CRC screening and awareness campaigns should be prioritized for adults <45 years and in the most impacted areas in Georgia.
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- Meng-Han Tsai
- Cancer Prevention, Control and Population Health Program, Georgia Cancer Center, Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA, USA
- Georgia Prevention Institute, Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA, USA
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- Center for Health Equity Transformation, Department of Behavioral Science and Internal Medicine, Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky College of MedicineLexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Health, Human Services and Public Policy, College of Health Sciences and Human Services, California State UniversityMonterey Bay, Seaside, CA, USA
- African Caribbean Cancer ConsortiumPhiladelphia, PA, USA
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- Institute for Health and Equity, Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI, USA
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- Georgia Cancer Center, Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA, USA
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Rogers CR, Korous KM, De Vera MA, Shaukat A, Brooks E, Rifelj KK, Henley C, Johnson W, Rogers TN. "It's Probably Just Hemorrhoids": A Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences and Perceptions of Long-term Survivors of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023; 32:1617-1624. [PMID: 37619592 PMCID: PMC10873071 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-23-0443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer among adults aged <50 years [early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC)] is projected to be the leading cause of cancer-related death by 2030. Although evidence-based guidelines for colorectal cancer screening now recommend beginning screening at age 45, the needs of many at-risk young adults are potentially being overlooked. Unanswered questions also remain regarding the effects of EOCRC on quality-of-life and psychosocial outcomes. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences and perceptions of a sample of adult EOCRC survivors in the United States through one-on-one interviews. METHODS An EOCRC advocate survivor team member led 27 structured virtual interviews using a 10-question interview guide. Data were analyzed using a 9-step inductive approach. RESULTS Participants were geographically diverse. Most were women (66.6%) who self-identified as non-Hispanic White (85.2%). The mean age at interview was 40.19 ± 5.99; at diagnosis, 33.93 ± 5.90. Six overarching themes emerged: signs and symptoms, risk factors, system-level factors, quality of life, social support, and reflection. CONCLUSIONS The specific needs of individuals in this younger population of patients with colorectal cancer should be considered during treatment and future interventions and throughout survivorship. IMPACT While the reasons for the increasing incidence of EOCRC are currently unknown, the lived experiences and perceptions of EOCRC survivors noted in this study highlight specific needs of this population that can inform educational materials, comprehensive care, future research, and policy change.
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- Charles R. Rogers
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Institute for Health & Equity, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Institute for Health & Equity, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- New York University, Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States of America
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Institute for Health & Equity, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- The Blue Hat Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- University of Utah, Eccles School of Business, Sorenson Impact Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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Korous KM, Ogbonnaya UC, De Vera MA, Brooks E, Moore JX, Rogers CR. Perceived economic pressure and colorectal cancer-related perceptions among U.S. males (aged 45-75). Cancer Causes Control 2023; 34:737-747. [PMID: 37243849 PMCID: PMC10961139 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-023-01713-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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PURPOSE To examine whether a greater perception of economic pressure would be associated with more-negative attitudes, greater perceived barriers, and lower subjective norms regarding colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC screening among males aged 45-75 years. METHODS We recruited 492 self-identified males aged 45-75 years living in the United States. We operationalized perceived economic pressure as a latent factor with three subscales: can't make ends meet, unmet material needs, and financial cutbacks. Our dependent variables were attitudes toward CRC and CRC screening, perceived barriers to completing a CRC screening exam, and subjective norms regarding CRC screening (e.g., how others value CRC screening). We tested a hypothesized model using structural equation modeling with maximum-likelihood estimation, adjusting for covariates, and made post-hoc modifications to improve model fit. RESULTS Greater perceived economic pressure was associated with more-negative attitudes toward CRC and CRC screening (β = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.37,0.57) and with greater perceived barriers to CRC screening (β = 0.22, 95% CI: 0.11, 0.34), but was not significantly associated with subjective norms (β = 0.07, 95% CI: - 0.05, 0.19). Perceived economic pressure was an indirect pathway by which lower-income and younger age were associated with more-negative attitudes and greater perceived barriers. CONCLUSIONS Our study is one of the first to show that, among males, perceived economic pressure is associated with two social-cognitive mechanisms (i.e., negative attitudes, greater perceived barriers) that are known to influence CRC screening intent and, ultimately, CRC screening completion. Future research on this topic should employ longitudinal study designs.
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- Kevin M Korous
- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Cancer Center, Cancer Prevention, Control & Population Health, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA
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- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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Korous KM, Surachman A, Rogers CR, Cuevas AG. Parental education and epigenetic aging in middle-aged and older adults in the United States: A life course perspective. Soc Sci Med 2023; 333:116173. [PMID: 37595421 PMCID: PMC10530379 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Epigenetic aging is one plausible mechanism by which socioeconomic status (SES) contributes to disparities in morbidity and mortality. Although the association between SES and epigenetic aging is well documented, the role of parental education into adulthood remains understudied. We examined (1) if parental education was independently associated with epigenetic aging, (2) whether upward educational mobility buffered this association, and (3) if the benefit of parental education was differentiated by race/ethnicity. Secondary data analysis of a subsample (n = 3875) of Non-Hispanic [NH] Black, Hispanic, NH White, and NH other race participants from the Venous Blood Study within Health and Retirement Study were examined. Thirteen clocks based on DNA methylation of cytosine-phosphate-guanine sites were used to calculate epigenetic aging. Participants' education (personal) and their report of their respective parent's education (parental; mother's and/or father's) were included as independent variables; several potential confounders were also included. Direct associations and interactions between parental and personal education were estimated via survey-weighted generalized linear models; marginal means for epigenetic aging were estimated and contrasts were made between the education subcategories. Analyses were also stratified by race/ethnicity. Our results showed that higher parental education was independently associated with slower epigenetic aging among four clocks, whereas higher personal education magnified this association among four different epigenetic clocks. Participants with the lowest parental and personal education had higher marginal means (i.e., accelerated aging) compared to participants with the highest parental and personal education, and there was little evidence of upward mobility. These associations were more frequently observed among NH White participants, whereas fewer were observed for Hispanic and NH Black participants. Overall, our findings support that early-life circumstances may be biologically embedded through epigenetic aging, which may also limit the biological benefits associated with one's own education.
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- Kevin M Korous
- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA.
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Odukoya OO, Odediran OO, Rogers CR, Ogunsola F, Okuyemi KS. Exploring the barriers and facilitators towards physical activity among church members in Lagos, Nigeria: a qualitative study. Afr Health Sci 2023; 23:572-581. [PMID: 38223576 PMCID: PMC10782367 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v23i2.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Background Physical inactivity is substantially linked to the rise in the global burden of non-communicable diseases. Faith-based organizations are recognized as potential partners for sustainable health interventions. Objective This study aims to explore the facilitators and barriers towards physical activity among adult church members in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods Sixteen focus group discussions (n-163) were conducted among adult male and female church members in twelve Anglican churches. The discussions were audio-taped, transcribed verbatim and analysed along with the field notes for themes using sequential approach with the aid of the Dedoose® software. Results Individual facilitators of PA included self-discipline, and personal habits. Individual barriers were laziness, ill-health, fear of injury and pre-existing health conditions. Organizational facilitators included biblical verses promoting PA, while deterring factors were lack of safe spaces for PA and poor knowledge among church leadership. The community-level facilitators included pro-physical activity cultural practices, while the prevailing practice hiring house-helps, high costs of gym membership and gender norms discouraging men from participating in household chores served as deterring community-level factors. Environmental facilitators were the availability of safe spaces for PA while deterring factors were city living and high traffic density. Conclusion Several multi-level factors influence physical activity among church members. While it is pertinent to address personal factors, family and community factors also promote PA, therefore, group-level interventions may be warranted. Strategies that address the socio-cultural norms that serve as barriers to PA should also be included in the design of church-based PA programmes.
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- Oluwakemi Ololade Odukoya
- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos& Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos& Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Institute for Health and Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos& Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Institute for Health and Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
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Hayden DM, Korous KM, Brooks E, Tuuhetaufa F, King-Mullins EM, Martin AM, Grimes C, Rogers CR. Factors contributing to the utilization of robotic colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:3306-3320. [PMID: 36520224 PMCID: PMC10947550 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09793-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Some studies have suggested disparities in access to robotic colorectal surgery, however, it is unclear which factors are most meaningful in the determination of approach relative to laparoscopic or open surgery. This study aimed to identify the most influential factors contributing to robotic colorectal surgery utilization. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis of published studies that compared the utilization of robotic colorectal surgery versus laparoscopic or open surgery. Eligible studies were identified through PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and ProQuest Dissertations in September 2021. RESULTS Twenty-nine studies were included in the analysis. Patients were less likely to undergo robotic versus laparoscopic surgery if they were female (OR = 0.91, 0.84-0.98), older (OR = 1.61, 1.38-1.88), had Medicare (OR = 0.84, 0.71-0.99), or had comorbidities (OR = 0.83, 0.77-0.91). Non-academic hospitals had lower odds of conducting robotic versus laparoscopic surgery (OR = 0.73, 0.62-0.86). Additional disparities were observed when comparing robotic with open surgery for patients who were Black (OR = 0.78, 0.71-0.86), had lower income (OR = 0.67, 0.62-0.74), had Medicaid (OR = 0.58, 0.43-0.80), or were uninsured (OR = 0.29, 0.21-0.39). CONCLUSION When determining who undergoes robotic surgery, consideration of factors such as age and comorbid conditions may be clinically justified, while other factors seem less justifiable. Black patients and the underinsured were less likely to undergo robotic surgery. This study identifies nonclinical disparities in access to robotics that should be addressed to provide more equitable access to innovations in colorectal surgery.
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- Dana M Hayden
- Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute for Health and Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1000 N. 92nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Salt Lake, UT, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Salt Lake, UT, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Institute for Health and Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1000 N. 92nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.
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Lucas T, Rogers CR, Aspiras O, Manning M, Dawadi A, Thompson HS. Message Framing for Men? Gender Moderated Effects of Culturally Targeted Message Framing on Colorectal Cancer Screening Receptivity among African Americans. Psychol Men Masc 2023; 24:103-112. [PMID: 37193560 PMCID: PMC10181814 DOI: 10.1037/men0000418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Receptivity to recommended colorectal cancer (CRC) screening can be enhanced by use of loss-framed health messaging that emphasizes possible consequences of failing to act. However, a simultaneous use of culturally targeted messaging may be needed to achieve effectiveness when loss-framed messaging is used with African Americans, especially to reduce racism-related cognitions aroused by standard loss framing that impede CRC screening receptivity. This study considered whether effects of stand-alone and culturally targeted message framing on CRC screening receptivity differ between African American men and women. African Americans eligible for CRC screening (Men=117, Women=340) viewed an informational video about CRC risks, prevention, and screening, and were randomized to receive a gain or loss-framed message about screening. Half of participants received an additional culturally targeted message. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, we measured receptivity to CRC screening. We also measured arousal of racism-related cognitions. A significant three-way interaction suggested effects of messaging on CRC screening receptivity were moderated by gender. Participants were no more receptive to CRC screening when standard loss-framing was used, but were more favorable if loss-framing was culturally targeted. However, these effects were more pronounced among African American men. Contrary to prior findings, gender moderated effects of culturally targeted loss-framed messaging were not attributable to reducing racism-related cognitions. Findings add to growing recognition of important nuance in effective use of message framing to also include gender, while suggesting a critical need to explore gender-relevant mechanistic pathways, potentially including how health messaging activates masculinity-related cognitions among African American men.
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- Todd Lucas
- Division of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
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- Division of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
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- Division of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
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- Department of Community Outreach and Engagement, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine
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Love DA, Fukushima AI, Rogers TN, Petersen E, Brooks E, Rogers CR. Challenges to Reintegration: A Qualitative Intrinsic Case-Study of Convicted Female Sex Traffickers. Fem Criminol 2023; 18:24-44. [PMID: 36698918 PMCID: PMC9873223 DOI: 10.1177/15570851211045042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Limited research focuses on the nature of the lived experiences of women engaged in sex trafficking. This study employed qualitative methods of in-depth structured interviews with ten convicted sex traffickers (ages 24-56; 100% identifying as female). Participants' lived experiences revealed circumstances that led them to trafficking, specific needs, and the stigmatization they faced after exiting economies tied to trafficking. Inductive analysis yielded three key barriers to reintegration success: limited choice; negative labeling; and unmet physical, emotional, and social needs. These findings enhance understanding of the factors influencing the successful reintegration of convicted female sex traffickers into mainstream society.
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- Debra A. Love
- Department of Criminal Justice, Lone Star College–University Park
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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Hutten RJ, Weil CR, Gaffney DK, Kokeny K, Lloyd S, Rogers CR, Suneja G. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Delay to Initiation of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy. JCO Oncol Pract 2022; 18:e1694-e1703. [PMID: 35930751 PMCID: PMC9663141 DOI: 10.1200/op.22.00104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Delays in initiation of radiotherapy may contribute to inferior oncologic outcomes that are more commonly observed in minoritized populations in the United States. We aimed to examine inequities associated with delayed initiation of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). MATERIALS AND METHODS The National Cancer Database was queried to identify the 10 cancer sites most commonly treated with IMRT. Interval to initiation of treatment (IIT) was broken into quartiles for each disease site, with the 4th quartile classified as delayed. Multivariable logistic regression for delayed IIT was performed for each disease site using clinical and demographic covariates. Differences in magnitude of delay between subsets of patients stratified by race and insurance status were evaluated using two-sample t-tests. RESULTS Among patients (n = 350,425) treated with IMRT between 2004 and 2017, non-Hispanic Black (NHB), Hispanic, and Asian patients were significantly more likely to have delayed IIT with IMRT for nearly all disease sites compared with non-Hispanic White (NHW) patients. NHB, Hispanic, and Asian patients had significantly longer median IIT than NHW patients (NHB 87 days, P < .01; Hispanic 76 days, P < .01; Asian 74 days, P < .01; and NHW 67 days). NHW, Hispanic, and Asian patients with private insurance had shorter median IIT than those with Medicare (P < .01); however, NHB patients with private insurance had longer IIT than those with Medicare (P < .01). CONCLUSION Delays in initiation of IMRT in NHB, Hispanic, and Asian patients may contribute to the known differences in cancer outcomes and warrant further investigation, particularly to further clarify the role of different insurance policies in delays in advanced modality radiotherapy.
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- Ryan J. Hutten
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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Korous KM, Bradley RH, Luthar SS, Li L, Levy R, Cahill KM, Rogers CR. Socioeconomic status and depressive symptoms: An individual-participant data meta-analysis on range restriction and measurement in the United States. J Affect Disord 2022; 314:50-58. [PMID: 35798179 PMCID: PMC10947555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.06.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The association between socioeconomic status (SES) and depressive symptoms is well documented, yet less attention has been paid to the methodological factors contributing to between-study variability. We examined the moderating role of range restriction and the depressive-symptom measurement instrument used in estimating the correlation between components of SES and depressive symptoms. METHODS We conducted an individual participant data meta-analysis of nationally-representative, public-access datasets in the United States. We identified 123 individual datasets with a total of 1,655,991 participants (56.8 % female, mean age = 40.33). RESULTS The presence of range restriction was associated with larger correlations between income and depressive symptoms and with smaller correlations between years of education and depressive symptoms. The measurement instrument of depressive symptoms moderated the association for income, years of education, and occupational status/prestige. The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale consistently produced larger correlations. Higher measurement reliability was also associated with larger correlations. LIMITATIONS This study was not a comprehensive review of all measurement instruments of depressive symptoms, focused on datasets from the United States, and did not examine the moderating role of sample characteristics. DISCUSSION Methodological characteristics, including range restriction of SES and instrument of depressive symptoms, meaningfully influence the observed magnitude of association between SES and depressive symptoms. Clinicians and researchers designing future studies should consider which instrument of depressive symptoms is suitable for their purpose and population.
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- Kevin M Korous
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- T Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University, 951 S. Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- AC Groups, Tempe, AZ, USA; Teachers College, Columbia University-EMERITA, 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY, USA
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- T Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University, 951 S. Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- T Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University, 951 S. Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- T Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University, 951 S. Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Korous KM, Farr DE, Brooks E, Tuuhetaufa F, Rogers CR. Economic Pressure and Intention to Complete Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Among U.S. Men. Am J Mens Health 2022; 16:15579883221125571. [PMID: 36121251 PMCID: PMC9490476 DOI: 10.1177/15579883221125571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Although men's lives can be saved by colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, its utilization remains below national averages among men from low-income households. However, income has not been consistently linked to men's CRC screening intent. This study tested the hypothesis that men who perceive more economic pressure would have lower CRC screening intent. Cross-sectional data were collected via an online survey in February 2022. Men (aged 45-75 years) living in the U.S. (N = 499) reported their CRC screening intent (outcome) and their perception of their economic circumstances (predictors). Adjusted binary and ordinal logistic analyses were conducted. All analyses were conducted in March 2022. Men who perceived greater difficulty paying bills or affording the type of clothing or medical care they needed (i.e., economic strain) were less likely to have CRC screening intent (OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.49, 0.93). This association was no longer significant when prior screening behavior was accounted for (OR = 0.75, 95% CI: 0.52, 1.10). Contrary to our hypothesis, men who reported more financial cutbacks were more likely to report wanting to be screened for CRC within the next year (OR = 1.06, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.11). This is one of the first studies to demonstrate that men's perceptions of their economic circumstances play a role in their intent to complete early-detection screening for CRC. Future research should consider men's perceptions of their economic situation in addition to their annual income when aiming to close the gap between intent and CRC screening uptake.
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- Kevin M. Korous
- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA,Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,Kevin M. Korous, Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA,Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Xu L, Odum M, Rogers CR, Wu Q, Wilmouth L. Association Between Family/Neighborhood Cancer Risk Factors and Adolescent Dietary Behaviors: A Parent-Adolescent Dyadic Analysis. Am J Lifestyle Med 2022; 16:622-632. [PMID: 36072688 PMCID: PMC9442463 DOI: 10.1177/1559827620949215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Objective. This cross-sectional study examined associations between adolescent dietary behaviors and family/home environments with parent-adolescent dyadic analysis. Methods. Secondary data were analyzed for adolescents and their parents who participated in the 2014 Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) study. Relationships between adolescent and parent intake of convenience/fast-food, fruits/vegetables, and sugar, as well as family/community and mealtime environments, were examined using Pearson's correlations, 2-sample t tests, analysis of variance, and general linear model analyses. Results. Among this nationwide parent-adolescent dyad sample (N = 1890), a moderate relationship between parent and adolescent consumption of convenience/fast-foods (r = 0.426) and fruits/vegetables (r = 0.416) was found. Adolescent convenience/fast-foods intake differed by sex, neighborhood socioeconomic status, meals eaten with family, and meals eaten in front of the TV (P < .001 for all) as well as race/ethnicity (P = .004). Adolescent fruit/vegetable intake differed by home location (P = .029), school location (P = .032), meals eaten together with family, meals eaten in front of the TV, and body mass index category (P < .001 for all). Generalized linear models revealed multiple predictors of adolescent dietary behaviors. Conclusion. Findings suggest dynamic relationships between adolescent and parent dietary cancer risk factors and adolescent fruit/vegetable consumption disparities by multiple environmental factors. Interventions targeting adolescent-parent dyads may help reduce cancer risk associated with diet.
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- Lei Xu
- Lei Xu, East Carolina University, 3205 Carol
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Korous KM, Cuevas AG, Chahoud J, Ogbonnaya UC, Brooks E, Rogers CR. Examining the relationship between household wealth and colorectal cancer screening behaviors among U.S. men aged 45-75. SSM Popul Health 2022; 19:101222. [PMID: 36105558 PMCID: PMC9464961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States (U.S.), particularly among men aged 45 years and older. Early-detection screening remains a key method of decreasing CRC-related deaths, yet socioeconomic barriers exist to planning and completing CRC screening. While accumulating evidence shows income disparities in CRC screening prevalence, a dearth of research has investigated wealth disparities. This study aimed to determine whether household wealth was associated with CRC screening uptake and future screening intent. In February 2022, we sent an online survey to potential participants; U.S. men aged 45–75 years were eligible to participate. We examined four CRC screening behaviors as outcomes: ever completing a stool-based or exam-based screening test, current screening status, and future screening intent. Household net wealth, determined by self-reported household wealth and debt, was the primary predictor. We used logistic regression to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and their 95% confidence interval (CI). Of the study participants (N = 499), most self-identified as Non-Hispanic White, were aged 50–64 years, and had previously completed a CRC screening test. Results revealed that, among men aged 45–49 years, higher net wealth decreased the odds of ever completing a stool- or exam-based test (OR = 0.58, 95% CI: 0.33, 0.98; OR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.31, 0.94, respectively). By contrast, among men aged 50–75 years, higher net wealth increased the odds of being current with CRC screening (OR = 1.40, 95% CI: 1.03, 1.92). Net wealth was unassociated with CRC screening intent. These findings suggest that household net wealth, rather than income, is an important socioeconomic factor to consider in relation to uptake of CRC early-detection screening. The financial and social cognitive mechanisms linking household wealth to CRC screening behaviors merit future research and intervention. Wealth was associated with U.S men's adherence to screening for colorectal cancer. Age modified the association between wealth and colorectal cancer screening uptake. Wealth reduced the odds of past colorectal screening completion for men 45–49 years.
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- Kevin M Korous
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.,Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Community Health, School of Arts and Sciences, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.,Institute for Health & Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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Griffin JM, Finney Rutten LJ, Zhu X, Feng Z, Rogers CR, Marsh TL, Inadomi JM. The COMPASS study: A prospective, randomized, multi-center trial testing the impact of a clinic-based intervention informing patients of colorectal cancer screening options on screening completion. Contemp Clin Trials 2022; 119:106852. [PMID: 35842109 PMCID: PMC9634616 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2022.106852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is underutilized despite evidence that screening improves survival. Since healthcare provider recommendation is a strong predictor of CRC screening completion, providers are encouraged to engage eligible patients in collaborative decision-making that attends to patients’ values, needs, and preferences for guideline-concordant screening modalities. Methods: This three-arm randomized controlled trial is testing the effectiveness of an evidence-based video intervention informing patients of screening choices delivered in a clinic prior to a healthcare appointment. We hypothesize that participants randomized to watch a basic video describing CRC and screening in addition to an informed choice video showing the advantages and disadvantages of fecal immunochemical test (FIT), stool DNA FIT (s-DNA FIT), and colonoscopy (Arm 3) will exhibit a greater proportion of time adherent to CRC screening guidelines after 1, 3 and 6 years than those who only watch the basic video (Arm 2) or no video at all (Arm 1). Primary care and Obstetrician/Gynecology clinics across the United States are recruiting 5280 patients, half who have never been screened and half who previously screened but are currently not guideline adherent. Participants complete surveys prior to and following an index appointment to self-report personal, cognitive, and environmental factors potentially associated with screening. Proportion of time adherent to screening guidelines will be assessed using medical record data and supplemented with annual surveys self-reporting screening. Conclusion: Results will provide evidence on the effectiveness of informational and motivational videos to encourage CRC screening that can be easily integrated into clinical practice.
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- Joan M Griffin
- Mayo Clinic, Division of Health Care Delivery Research, USA; Mayo Clinic, Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, USA.
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- Mayo Clinic, Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, USA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Division of Public Health Sciences, Biostatistics Program, USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Institute for Health & Equity, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Division of Public Health Sciences, Biostatistics Program, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Rogers CR, Rogers TN. Psychosocial determinants of colorectal Cancer screening uptake among African-American men: understanding the role of masculine role norms, medical mistrust, and normative support. Ethn Health 2022; 27:1103-1122. [PMID: 33249920 PMCID: PMC8163893 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2020.1849569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Despite having the highest colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality across all major racial/ethnic groups, African-American men consistently have poor CRC screening rates. Gendered and racialized beliefs and norms have been associated with African-American men's lower medical assistance-seeking rates, but how these notions influence African-American men's CRC screening practices merits further investigation. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of psychosocial determinants of men's health on CRC screening uptake among African-American men in three states. DESIGN Participants were recruited via CuttingCRC.com and through culturally-tailored flyers, newspaper ads, and snowball sampling, among other methods. From April 2019-August 2019, 11 focus groups were conducted with English-speaking Black/African-American men who (a) were between ages 45-75, (b) were born in the United States, (c) had a working telephone, and (d) lived in Minnesota, Ohio, or Utah. Multiple-cycle coding, Hatch's 9-step approach, and constant comparative data analysis was employed for de-identified transcript data. RESULTS Eighty-four African-American men met inclusion criteria and participated. Their mean age was 59.34 ± 7.43. In regards to CRC screening status, Ohio had the most previously screened participants (85%), followed by Minnesota (84%) and Utah (76%). Two major CRC screening barriers (masculine role norms and medical mistrust) - both encompassed 3-5 subthemes, and one major facilitator (normative support from family members or social networks) emerged. CONCLUSIONS Despite CRC screening's life-saving potential, African-American men have had the lowest 5-year relative survival for more than 40 years. When developing interventions and health promotion programs aiming to eliminate the racial disparity in CRC outcomes, addressing both masculine role norms and medical mistrust barriers to CRC screening completion among African-American men is warranted.
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- Charles R. Rogers
- Corresponding author: Charles R. Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, MCHES®; University of Utah School of Medicine; Department of Family & Preventive Medicine; 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A; Salt Lake City, UT 84108; Phone: 801-581-5752; ; Twitter: @crrogersPhD
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- University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, Sorenson Impact Center, 85 Fort Douglas Blvd, Building #602, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA
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Best AL, Roberson ML, Plascak JJ, Peterson CE, Rogers CR, Hastert TA, Molina Y. Structural Racism and Cancer: Calls to Action for Cancer Researchers to Address Racial/Ethnic Cancer Inequity in the United States. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022; 31:1243-1246. [PMID: 35642391 PMCID: PMC9306268 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-1179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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As leaders with the American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) Cancer Health Disparities Special Interest Group, we describe the role of structural racism in perpetuating cancer health inequity historically, and potential implications of COVID-19 in exacerbating the effects of structural racism on patients with cancer seeking screening, diagnostic care, treatment, and survivorship support. As a strategy to reduce cancer inequities in the United States, we provide the following calls to action for cancer researchers to help alleviate the burden of structural racism: (i) identify and name structural racism while describing its operation within all aspects of scientific research; (ii) comprehensively integrate discussions on structural racism into teaching, mentoring, and service activities; and (iii) understand and support community actions to address structural racism.
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- Alicia L Best
- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
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- Division of Community Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, Chicago, Illinois
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Rogers CR, Korous KM, Brooks E, De Vera MA, Tuuhetaufa F, Lucas T, Curtin K, Pesman C, Johnson W, Gallagher P, Moore JX. Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Survival Differences and Potential Geographic Determinants Among Men and Women in Utah. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2022; 42:1-16. [PMID: 35522914 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_350241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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By 2030, early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is expected to become the leading cancer-related cause of death for people age 20 to 49. To improve understanding of this phenomenon, we analyzed the geographic determinants of EOCRC in Utah by examining county-level incidence and mortality. We linked data from the Utah Population Database to the Utah Cancer Registry to identify residents (age 18-49) diagnosed with EOCRC between 2000 and 2020, and we used spatial empirical Bayes smoothing to determine county-level hotspots. We identified 1,867 EOCRC diagnoses (52.7% in male patients, 69.2% in non-Hispanic White patients). Ten counties (34%) were classified as hotspots, with high EOCRC incidence or mortality. Hotspot status was unrelated to incidence rates, but non-Hispanic ethnic-minority men (incidence rate ratio, 1.49; 95% CI, 1.15-1.91), Hispanic White men and women (incidence rate ratio, 2.24; 95% CI, 2.00-2.51), and Hispanic ethnic-minority men and women (incidence rate ratio, 4.59; 95% CI, 3.50-5.91) were more likely to be diagnosed with EOCRC. After adjustment for income and obesity, adults living in hotspots had a 31% higher hazard for death (HR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.02-1.69). Survival was poorest for adults with a late-stage diagnosis living in hotspots (chi square (1) = 4.0; p = .045). Adults who were married or who had a life partner had a lower hazard for death than single adults (HR, 0.73; 95% CI, 0.58-0.92). The risk for EOCRC is elevated in 34% of Utah counties, warranting future research and interventions aimed at increasing screening and survival in the population age 18 to 49.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of Public Health, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Flint, MI
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Utah Population Database Shared Resource, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Chicago, IL
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- Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Cancer Center, Cancer Prevention, Control, & Population Health, Augusta University, Augusta, GA
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Odukoya OO, Odediran O, Rogers CR, Ogunsola F, Okuyemi KS. Barriers and Facilitators of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Nigerian Adults in a Faith-Based Setting: A Pre-Intervention Qualitative Inquiry. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2022; 23:1505-1511. [PMID: 35633531 PMCID: PMC9587891 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.5.1505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inadequate consumption of fruit and vegetable is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). An understanding of the barriers and facilitators to consumption is important for effectiveness of intervention in Africa. We present insights among church members before developing a church-based multi-component intervention to address the inadequate consumption of fruit and vegetable. METHODS We conducted eighteen focus group discussions among 163 church members. All discussions were audio-taped, transcribed verbatim, and were analyzed for thematic content. RESULTS We identified five main themes; Personal: awareness and knowledge of benefits, choice, habits, and curiosity, dietary restrictions and gastrointestinal symptoms following fruit and vegetable consumption. Familial: practices promoting the ready availability of fruit and vegetables in the home or habits that encourage children to eat vegetables as they transition into adulthood, pre-existing health problems of family members and the long preparation time of some traditional vegetables. Socio-cultural: Cultural practices that encourage F&V consumption, the high cost of fruits and vegetables, alternatives foregone, and cultural taboos. Environmental: inadequate farmland and storage facilities, seasonality of several fruit and vegetables, and sharp practices of force-ripening with chemicals. Church-related: inadequate space provided by the church for arable cultivation and lack of knowledge of the benefits among church leaders, church activities that involve serving fruits and vegetables and the biblical support for the consumption of fruits and vegetables. CONCLUSION It is essential to leverage practices that promote fruit and vegetable intake and address barriers mentioned by the participants when designing such interventions.
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- Oluwakemi O Odukoya
- Public Health Physician, Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos& Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, UT 84108, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, UT 84108, USA
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Kah K, Dailey-Provost J, Stanford JB, Rogers CR, Schliep K. Association Between Pre-pregnancy and Pregnancy Physical Abuse, Partner-related Stress, and Post-partum Depression: Findings from the Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System (UT-PRAMS), 2016-2018. Utah Womens Health Rev 2022; 6:10.26054/0d-0tbc-7vhj. [PMID: 35706583 PMCID: PMC9195473 DOI: 10.26054/0d-0tbc-7vhj] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rogers CR, May FP, Petersen E, Brooks E, Lopez JA, Kennedy CD, Thiese MS. Factors Associated with Colorectal Cancer Prevalence Among Long-Haul Truck Drivers in the United States. Am J Health Promot 2022; 36:1142-1151. [PMID: 35410488 DOI: 10.1177/08901171221090500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the age-adjusted association between colorectal cancer (CRC) risk factors and CRC prevalence among long-haul truck drivers (aged 21-85), after adjustment for age. DESIGN Pooled cross-sectional analysis using Commercial Driver Medical Exam (CDME) data. Setting. National survey data from January 1, 2005, to October 31, 2012. PARTICIPANTS 47,786 commercial motor vehicle drivers in 48 states. MEASURES CRC prevalence was the primary outcome; independent variables included demographics, body mass index (BMI), and concomitant medical conditions. ANALYSIS Kruskal-Wallis tests to analyze continuous variables; Fischer's exact tests to analyze categorical variables; univariate and multivariable logistic regression for rare events (Firth method) to quantify the association between the independent variables of interest and CRC prevalence. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were adjusted for age, gender, years with current employer, year of exam, and BMI in a multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Many factors were statistically significant. Obesity (OR = 3.14; 95% CI = 1.03-9.61) and increasing age (OR = 1.10 per year; 95% CI = 1.07-1.13) were significantly associated with CRC prevalence. Truckers with 4 or more concomitant medical conditions were significantly more likely to have CRC (OR = 7.03; 95% CI = 1.83-27.03). CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight mutable risk factors and represent an opportunity for intervention that may decrease CRC morbidity and mortality among truck drivers, a unique population in the United States estimated to live up to 16 years less than the general population.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Brooks E, Islam JY, Perdue DG, Petersen E, Camacho-Rivera M, Kennedy C, Rogers CR. The Black Panther, Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Intention Among Unscreened American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and White Men. Front Public Health 2022; 10:814596. [PMID: 35462819 PMCID: PMC9019156 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.814596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective To determine if masculinity barriers to medical care and the death from colorectal cancer (CRC) of actor Chadwick Boseman (The Black Panther) influenced CRC early-detection screening intent among unscreened American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) and Non-Hispanic-Black (Black) men compared with Non-Hispanic-White (White) men. Methods Using a consumer-panel, we surveyed U.S. men aged 18-75 years (N = 895) using the 24-item Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care (MBMC) scale. We calculated the median score to create binary exposures to evaluate associations with CRC screening intent and conducted multivariable logistic regression to evaluate independent associations stratified by race/ethnicity. Results Overall, Black respondents were most likely to have a high MBMC score (55%) compared to White (44%) and AIAN (51%) men (p = 0.043). AIAN men were least likely to report CRC screening intent (51.1%) compared with Black (68%) and White men (64%) (p < 0.001). Black men who reported the recent death of Chadwick Boseman increased their awareness of CRC were more likely (78%) to report intention to screen for CRC compared to those who did not (56%) (p < 0.001). Black men who exhibited more masculinity-related barriers to care were more likely to intend to screen for CRC (OR: 1.76, 95% CI: 0.98-3.16) than their counterparts, as were Black men who reported no impact of Boseman's death on their CRC awareness (aOR: 2.96, 95% CI: 1.13-7.67). Conversely, among AIAN men, those who exhibited more masculinity-related barriers to care were less likely to have CRC screening intent (aOR: 0.47, 95% CI: 0.27-0.82) compared with their counterparts. Conclusions Masculinity barriers to medical care play a significant role in intention to screen for CRC. While Black men were most likely to state that The Black Panther's death increased their awareness of CRC, it did not appear to modify the role of masculine barriers in CRC screening intention as expected. Further research is warranted to better understand how masculine barriers combined with celebrity-driven health-promotion interventions influence the uptake of early-detection screening for CRC. Impact Our study provides formative data to develop behavioral interventions focused on improving CRC screening completion among diverse men.
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- Ellen Brooks
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Center for Immunization and Infections in Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, United States
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Rogers CR, Perdue DG, Boucher K, Korous KM, Brooks E, Petersen E, Inadomi JM, Tuuhetaufa F, Levant RF, Paskett ED. Masculinity Barriers to Ever Completing Colorectal Cancer Screening among American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and White Men (Ages 45-75). Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:3071. [PMID: 35270762 PMCID: PMC8910566 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19053071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality among White, Black, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) men are attributable to differences in early detection screening. Determining how masculinity barriers influence CRC screening completion is critical for cancer prevention and control. To determine whether masculinity barriers to medical care are associated with lower rates of ever completing CRC screening, a survey-based study was employed from December 2020-January 2021 among 435 White, Black, and AIAN men (aged 45-75) who resided in the US. Logistic regression models were fit to four Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care subscales predicting ever completing CRC screening. For all men, being strong was associated with 54% decreased odds of CRC screening completion (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.94); each unit increase in negative attitudes toward medical professionals and exams decreased the odds of ever completing CRC screening by 57% (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.86). Black men who scored higher on negativity toward medical professionals and exams had decreased odds of ever screening. Consideration of masculinity in future population-based and intervention research is critical for increasing men's participation in CRC screening, with more salience for Black men.
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- Charles R. Rogers
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; (K.M.K.); (E.B.); (E.P.); (F.T.)
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- Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA;
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; (K.M.K.); (E.B.); (E.P.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; (K.M.K.); (E.B.); (E.P.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; (K.M.K.); (E.B.); (E.P.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA;
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; (K.M.K.); (E.B.); (E.P.); (F.T.)
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA;
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Khan A, Rogers CR, Kennedy CD, Lopez A, Jeter J. Genetic Evaluation for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Among African Americans: A Critical Review. Oncologist 2022; 27:285-291. [PMID: 35380723 PMCID: PMC8982373 DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyab082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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While hereditary cancer syndromes have been described and studied for centuries, the completion of the human genome project fueled accelerated progress in precision medicine due to the introduction of genetic testing in the 1990s, creating avenues for tailored treatments and medical management options. However, genetic testing has not benefited everyone equitably, with nearly all of the published work based on individuals of non-Hispanic White/European ancestry. There remains a gap in knowledge regarding the prevalence, penetrance, and manifestations of common hereditary cancer syndromes in the African-American population due to significant disparities in access and uptake of genetic testing. This review summarizes the available literature on genetic testing for breast, colon, and prostate cancers in the African-American population and explores the disparities in access to genetic testing between non-Hispanic White and African-American patients. This article also addresses the barriers to genetic testing and discrepancies in the uptake of recommendations for hereditary cancer syndromes in the African-American population when compared with non-Hispanic Whites. The review offers practice implications for many healthcare providers and demonstrates gaps in the existing knowledge to be addressed in future studies to help eliminate the persisting health disparities faced by the African-American population.
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- Ambreen Khan
- Family Cancer Assessment Clinic, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Family Cancer Assessment Clinic, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Lopez JA, Petersen EM, May FP, Brooks E, Thiese MS, Kennedy CD, Rogers CR. Abstract PO-184: Investigating factors associated with colorectal cancer incidence among long-haul truck drivers in the United States. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7755.disp21-po-184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A retrospective cross-sectional analysis using Commercial Driver Medical Exam (CDME) data was performed to determine the association between colorectal cancer (CRC) risk factors and CRC incidence among long-haul truck drivers (ages 21-85), after adjustment for age. Our hypothesis was that long-haul truck drivers with poor health have a higher prevalence of CRC due to the confluence of CRC risk factors experienced by this population after adjusting for age. CRC is a common and deadly malignancy with several known risk factors, including heavy alcohol use, obesity, high consumption of processed and red meat, sedentary lifestyle, and tobacco use. Long-haul truck drivers have a high prevalence of the abovementioned risk factors, yet CRC risk has not been studied in this group. Given the reported risk factors associated with the truck driving occupation married to the lack of health literature and, a need remains to extensively examine the health of long-haul truck drivers. National survey data from January 1, 2005, to October 31, 2012, among commercial motor vehicle drivers in 48 states were examined. The CDME does not have a specific question about CRC diagnosis, text recognition was used to identify specific terms in the CDME notes and comments. Next, the entire CDME was reviewed by two researchers to determine definite versus probable CRC diagnosis, blinded to all other data. Our team also identified 311 records by searching for the following terms: colon, rectum, cancer, colorectal, CRC, and polyp. To achieve the study purpose, Kruskal-Wallis tests were employed to analyze continuous variables and Fischer's exact tests to analyze categorical variables. CRC incidence was the primary outcome, while our independent variables included demographics, body mass index, along with concomitant medication conditions verified by a medical examiner. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression was utilized to quantify the magnitude and direction of the association between our independent variables of interest and CRC incidence. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were adjusted for age, gender, years of employment with the company, and Body Mass Index in a multivariate logistic regression. Obesity (OR=4.28; 95% CI=1.28-14.29) and increasing age (OR=1.09; 95% CI=1.06-1.12) were significantly associated with CRC incidence. Additionally, truckers with 4+ concomitant medical conditions were more likely to have CRC (OR=5.58; 95% CI=1.26 – 24.75). Despite a growing body of literature ascertaining the health of truck drivers and risk factors associated with truck driving as an occupation, knowledge gaps remain, and inadequate data is available on this population for CRC. Our findings highlight mutable risk factors and represent an opportunity for intervention that may decrease CRC morbidity and mortality among truck drivers—a unique population estimated to live up to 16 years less than the general male population.
Citation Format: Jasmine A. Lopez, Ethan M. Petersen, Folasade P. May, Ellen Brooks, Matthew S. Thiese, Carson D. Kennedy, Charles R. Rogers. Investigating factors associated with colorectal cancer incidence among long-haul truck drivers in the United States [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Virtual Conference: 14th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2021 Oct 6-8. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022;31(1 Suppl):Abstract nr PO-184.
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- 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT,
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Hutten RJ, Weil CR, Gaffney DK, Kokeny K, Lloyd S, Rogers CR, Suneja G. Worsening racial disparities in utilization of intensity modulated radiotherapy. Adv Radiat Oncol 2022; 7:100887. [PMID: 35360509 PMCID: PMC8960883 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2021.100887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Purpose The benefits of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) compared with standard 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy have been demonstrated in many cancer sites and include decreased acute and late toxicity, improved quality of life, and opportunities for dose escalation. Limited literature suggests non-white patients may have lower utilization of IMRT. We hypothesized that as the use of IMRT has increased in recent years, racial inequities have persisted and disproportionately affect non-Hispanic Black (NHB) patients. We aim to evaluate temporal trends in IMRT utilization focusing on disparities among minoritized populations. Methods and Materials The National Cancer Database was queried to identify the 10 disease sites with the highest total number of cancer patients treated with definitive intent IMRT in 2017, the most recent year for which data are available. Exclusions included stage IV, age <18 years, unknown insurance status, unknown race, and palliative intent radiation. Race and ethnicity variables were combined and classified as non-Hispanic White, Hispanic, NHB, Asian, Native American/Eskimo, and Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Multivariable logistic regression for IMRT utilization was performed for each disease site for both early (2004-2010) and contemporary (2011-2017) cohorts, adjusting for clinical and demographic covariates. Results Among the 10 selected disease sites, 1,010,292 patients received radiation therapy as part of definitive treatment between 2004 and 2017. Overall IMRT utilization rates increased from 22.0% in 2004 to 57.8% in 2017. After adjustment and compared with non-Hispanic White patients, NHB patients were significantly less likely to receive IMRT in 1 of 10 disease sites in the 2004 to 2010 cohort, and 5 of 10 disease sites in the 2011 to 2017 cohort. Conclusions Despite greater awareness of racial disparities in cancer care and outcomes, this study demonstrates worsening disparities in the use of IMRT, particularly for NHB patients. These differences may exacerbate racial disparities in cancer outcomes; therefore, identification of underlying drivers of differential IMRT utilization is warranted.
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- Ryan J. Hutten
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Corresponding author: Gita Suneja, MD, MSHP
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Brooks E, Figueroa R, Petersen E, Campanelli P, Kennedy C, Thorpe RJ, Levant RF, Rogers CR. Abstract PO-070: Psychometric properties and analysis of the masculinity barriers to medical care scale among African American, Indigenous, and White men. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7755.disp21-po-070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care (MBMC) scale was developed to assess masculinity barriers to medical care relative to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake among non-Hispanic (NH) African-American/Black men. Objective: This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the MBMC Scale while applying it to different racial groups. Methods: Participants self-identifying as non-Hispanic (NH) Black, American Indian/Alaska Native (Indigenous), or NH White completed the web-based Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care, Psychosocial Factors, and CRC Screening Uptake & Intention Survey. We conducted exploratory factor analysis on a sample of 254 men and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) on a separate sample of 637 men nationally representative by age and state of residence. Results: After assessment of psychometric properties, the MBMC scale was reduced from 24 to 18 items and from six to four subscales. Black men's mean scores were lowest on three of four subscales (Being Strong, Negative and Positive Attitudes) and highest on the Acknowledging Emotions subscale. Compared with both Indigenous and White men, Black men had significantly lower Negative Attitudes subscale scores and significantly higher scores on the Acknowledging Emotions subscale. Compared with both Indigenous and Black men, White men had significantly higher Being Strong and Positive Attitudes subscales scores. Conclusions: This study expands on previous research indicating that, among racialized populations of men, endorsement of traditional masculine ideologies influences engagement in preventive health behaviors. Our scale can be tailored to assess attitudes to screening for other cancers and diseases that disproportionately burden medically underserved populations.
Citation Format: Ellen Brooks, Roger Figueroa, Ethan Petersen, Pamela Campanelli, Carson Kennedy, Roland J. Thorpe, Jr., Ronald F. Levant, Charles R. Rogers. Psychometric properties and analysis of the masculinity barriers to medical care scale among African American, Indigenous, and White men [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Virtual Conference: 14th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2021 Oct 6-8. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022;31(1 Suppl):Abstract nr PO-070.
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- Ellen Brooks
- 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT,
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- 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT,
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- 3UK Survey Methods Consultant, Chartered Statistician, Colchester, United Kingdom,
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- 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT,
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- 4Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD,
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Rogers CR, Figueroa R, Brooks E, Petersen EM, Kennedy CD, Gray II DM, Sapienza M, Hung M. Factors associated with colorectal cancer screening intent and uptake among adult Non-Hispanic Black men. Am J Cancer Res 2021; 11:6200-6213. [PMID: 35018252 PMCID: PMC8727804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Non-Hispanic (NH) Black men in the United States have the lowest five-year colorectal cancer (CRC) survival rate across all racial/ethnic and sex subgroups and are less likely than their NH White counterparts to complete CRC screening. We hypothesized that greater masculinity barriers to medical care (MBMC) would be negatively associated with CRC screening uptake. Employing a survey design, we examined the MBMC scale and other psychosocial factors influencing CRC screening intent and uptake in a sample of 319 NH Black men aged 45 to 75 years residing in Minnesota, Ohio, and Utah. A series of ordinary least squares and logistic regression models were run with intention and uptake as the outcome variable while controlling for various demographic characteristics. Independent variables in all models included average score on the MBMC; CRC screening knowledge, beliefs and values; and barriers to and social support for CRC screening. Social support, marital status, and age were positively associated with CRC screening intention. Increased CRC screening knowledge and older age were associated with a greater likelihood of completing a stool-based screening test for CRC. Fewer masculinity-related and CRC screening barriers were associated with a greater likelihood of undergoing a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Contrary to our primary hypothesis, lesser MBMC-related perceptions were associated with increased CRC screening uptake among NH Black men. Our findings inform future CRC promotion programs and emphasize the need for multilevel interventions tailored toward this marginalized population to reduce disparities in screening and survival.
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- Charles R Rogers
- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake, UT 84108, USA
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- Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Division of Nutritional Sciences244 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake, UT 84108, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake, UT 84108, USA
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake, UT 84108, USA
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- The Ohio State University, College of Medicine1590 N High St. Suite 525, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
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- Colorectal Cancer Alliance1025 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005, USA
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- College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences10894 South River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095, USA
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Rogers CR, Dasari S, Patlolla AK, Tchounwou PB. Physico-Chemical Characterization and Assessment of Cytotoxic and Genotoxic Effects of Poly-Ethylene-Glycol Coated and Uncoated Gold Nanoparticles on Human Kidney (HK-2) Cells. Austin J Environ Toxicol 2021; 7:1042. [PMID: 36287820 PMCID: PMC9590441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Although gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) have been widely used in medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of patients due to their unique physicochemical properties, chemical stability and biocompatibility, recent reports have also highlighted their potential to induce toxicity to humans. In the present study, we investigated the toxic effects of uncoated and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated AuNPs on human kidney (HK-2) cells. Both forms of AuNP were synthesized and characterized using standard protocols. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta Sizer Nano ZS analyzer, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) were used to measure their distribution, zeta potential/surface charge, morphological size, and Au concentrations, respectively. Cytotoxicity was measured by Cyto-Tox assay and trypan blue exclusion test. Oxidative stress (OS) was assessed by quantifying the levels of Glutathione (GSH), and Mitochondria Membrane Potential (MMP). Genotoxicity was assessed by single cell gel electrophoresis (Comet assay) and Chromosomal Aberration (CA) assay. Uncoated AuNPs significantly reduced cell viability, increased ROS, decreased GSH, depolarized the MMP, and induced significant DNA damage and chromosomal alterations including chromosome gaps, centric rings, breaks, deletions, and intra and inter-chromosome exchanges, in a concentration-dependent manner. PEG-coated AuNPs displayed lower cytotoxic and genotoxic effects, and did not produce any significant increase in ROS or significant decrease in GSH along with negligible polarization of the MMP. Hence, PEG-coated AuNPs are relatively less toxic than uncoated AuNPs and therefore, may have potential applications in nanomedicine.
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- CR Rogers
- RCMI Center for Environmental Health, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Jackson State University, USA
- Department of Biology, CSET, Jackson State University, USA
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- RCMI Center for Environmental Health, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Jackson State University, USA
- Department of Biology, CSET, Jackson State University, USA
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- RCMI Center for Environmental Health, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Jackson State University, USA
- Department of Biology, CSET, Jackson State University, USA
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- RCMI Center for Environmental Health, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Jackson State University, USA
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Rogers CR, Brooks E, Curtin K, De Vera MA, Qeadan F, Rogers TN, Petersen E, Gallagher P, Pesmen C, Johnson W, Henley C, Hickman W, Newcomb E, Korous KM, Handley MA. Protocol for #iBeatCRC: a community-based intervention to increase early-onset colorectal cancer awareness using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048959. [PMID: 34862279 PMCID: PMC8647393 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Th last two decades have seen a twofold increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among individuals under the recommended screening age of 50 years. Although the origin of this early-onset CRC (EOCRC) spike remains unknown, prior studies have reported that EOCRC harbours a distinct molecular and clinical phenotype in younger individuals. The sharp increase in EOCRC incidence rates may be attributable to a complex interplay of factors, including race; lifestyle; and ecological, sociodemographic and geographical factors. However, more research that address psychosocial experiences and accounts for lifestyle-related behaviours before, during and after an EOCRC diagnosis are warranted. This study aims to develop and pilot test a theory-driven, community-based intervention to increase awareness of EOCRC, reduce its associated risk factors and improve early detection among adults aged 18-49 years. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Guided by the Behaviour Change Wheel, we will use a multistage mixed-methods study design. We will pilot a sequential mixed-methods intervention study as follows: (1) First, we will analyse linked quantitative data from the Utah Cancer Registry and National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results registry, linked to state-wide demographic and vital records in the Utah Population Database to identify EOCRC hotspots in Utah by examining the EOCRC incidence and survival variance explained by personal and county-level factors. (2) Next, we will conduct one-on-one interviews with 20 EOCRC survivors residing in EOCRC hotspots to ascertain psychosocial and lifestyle challenges that accompany an EOCRC diagnosis. (3) Finally, we will consider existing evidence-based approaches, our integrated results (quantitative +qualitative) and community action board input to design a community-based intervention to increase EOCRC awareness that can feasibly be delivered by means of outdoor mass media, and via social media. We will pilot the multicomponent media campaign with a quasiexperimental design among 17 EOCRC hotspot residents and 17 EOCRC 'coldspot' residents. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the University of Utah Institutional Review Board (IRB_00138357). Signed informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to any data collection. Study results will be disseminated through CRC community blogs, targeted infographics, conference presentations at national and international professional conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Final intervention-specific data will be available on reasonable request from the corresponding author. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04715074.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Sorenson Impact Center, University of Utah Eccles School of Business, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- BoCo Media, Boulder, Colorado, USA
- Fight Colorectal Cancer, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Rogers CR, Brooks E, Petersen E, Campanelli P, Figueroa R, Kennedy C, Thorpe RJ, Levant RF. Psychometric Properties and Analysis of the Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care Scale Among Black, Indigenous, and White Men. Am J Mens Health 2021; 15:15579883211049033. [PMID: 34636686 PMCID: PMC8516392 DOI: 10.1177/15579883211049033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Non-Hispanic (NH) Black, American Indian/Alaska Native (Indigenous), and NH-White men have the highest colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality rates among all other racial/ethnic groups. Contributing factors are multifaceted, yet no studies have examined the psychometric properties of a comprehensive survey examining potential masculinity barriers to CRC screening behaviors among these populations. This study assessed the psychometric properties of our Masculinity Barriers to Medical Care (MBMC) Scale among NH-Black, Indigenous, and NH-White men who completed our web-based MBMC, Psychosocial Factors, and CRC Screening Uptake & Intention Survey. We conducted exploratory factor analysis on a sample of 254 men and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) on a separate sample of 637 men nationally representative by age and state of residence. After psychometric assessment, the MBMC scale was reduced from 24 to 18 items and from six to four subscales. NH-Black men’s mean scores were lowest on three of four subscales (Being Strong, Negative and Positive Attitudes) and highest on the Acknowledging Emotions subscale. Compared with both Indigenous and NH-White men, NH-Black men had significantly lower Negative Attitudes subscale scores and significantly higher scores on the Acknowledging Emotions subscale. Compared with both Indigenous and NH-Black men, NH-White men had significantly higher Being Strong and Positive Attitudes subscales scores. This study expands on previous research indicating that, among racialized populations of men, endorsement of traditional masculine ideologies influences engagement in preventive health behaviors. Our scale can be tailored to assess attitudes to screening for other cancers and diseases that disproportionately burden medically underserved populations.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- UK Survey Methods Consultant, Chartered Statistician, Colchester, UK
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychology (Professor Emeritus), The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA
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Rogers CR, Matthews P, Brooks E, Le Duc N, Washington C, McKoy A, Edmonson A, Lange L, Fetters MD. Barriers to and Facilitators of Recruitment of Adult African American Men for Colorectal Cancer Research: An Instrumental Exploratory Case Study. JCO Oncol Pract 2021; 17:e686-e694. [PMID: 33974818 DOI: 10.1200/op.21.00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Racial and ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in research and clinical trials. Better understanding of the components of effective minority recruitment into research studies is critical to understanding and reducing health disparities. Research on recruitment strategies for cancer-specific research-including colorectal cancer (CRC)-among African American men is particularly limited. We present an instrumental exploratory case study examining successful and unsuccessful strategies for recruiting African American men into focus groups centered on identifying barriers to and facilitators of CRC screening completion. METHODS The parent qualitative study was designed to explore the social determinants of CRC screening uptake among African American men 45-75 years of age. Recruitment procedures made use of community-based participatory research strategies combined with built community relationships, including the use of trusted community members, culturally tailored marketing materials, and incentives. RESULTS Community involvement and culturally tailored marketing materials facilitated recruitment. Barriers to recruitment included limited access to public spaces, transportation difficulties, and medical mistrust leading to reluctance to participate. CONCLUSION The use of strategies such as prioritizing community relationship building, partnering with community leaders and gatekeepers, and using culturally tailored marketing materials can successfully overcome barriers to the recruitment of African American men into medical research studies. To improve participation and recruitment rates among racial and ethnic minorities in cancer-focused research studies, future researchers and clinical trial investigators should aim to broaden recruitment, strengthen community ties, offer incentives, and use multifaceted approaches to address specific deterrents such as medical mistrust and economic barriers.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Population Sciences Department, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- Population Sciences Department, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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- A Cut Above the Rest Barbershop, Columbus, OH
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- International Leadership Institute, Minneapolis, MN
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- Mixed Methods Program and Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
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Koric A, Singh B, VanDerslice JA, Stanford JB, Rogers CR, Egan DT, Agyemang DO, Schliep K. Polycystic ovary syndrome and postpartum depression symptoms: a population-based cohort study. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 224:591.e1-591.e12. [PMID: 33412131 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.12.1215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to experience several pregnancy complications including hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes mellitus, and preterm births than women without polycystic ovary syndrome. However, at present, there is limited research on whether polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with both anxiety and depression during pregnancy and whether this augments a woman's risk of postpartum depression, particularly among high-risk populations who have limited access to care. OBJECTIVE Our primary objective was to assess the association between prepregnancy polycystic ovary syndrome and postpartum depression, considering important baseline confounding factors. Our secondary objective was to evaluate the mediating role of prenatal depression and anxiety on the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and postpartum depression. STUDY DESIGN This study involved a population-based sample of 3906 postpartum (2-6 months) women who completed the Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Phase 8 questionnaire (2016-2018). Weighted adjusted prevalence ratios were used to assess the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and postpartum depression, considering potential confounding factors and assessing mediating effects of depression and anxiety experienced during pregnancy. RESULTS Following the exclusion criteria, 8.2% of women reported clinical polycystic ovary syndrome and 19.1%, 6.2%, and 4.4% reported irregular periods and acne, irregular periods and hirsutism, and all 3 symptoms, respectively. Moreover, 17.7% and 23.5% reported experiencing prenatal depression and anxiety and 9.5% and 10.2% reported experiencing postpartum depressed mood and anhedonia, respectively. Clinical polycystic ovary syndrome was associated with a 1.76 higher adjusted prevalence ratio (95% confidence interval, 1.03-3.00) for postpartum depressed mood or anhedonia after taking into consideration age, prepregnancy body mass index, race/ethnicity, education, and marital status. A similar higher prevalence was seen for irregular periods and acne (adjusted prevalence ratio, 1.65; 95% confidence interval, 1.13-2.41), irregular periods and hirsutism (adjusted prevalence ratio, 1.40; 95% confidence interval, 0.82-2.40), and all 3 symptoms (adjusted prevalence ratio, 1.75; 95% confidence interval, 0.96-3.19) and postpartum depressed mood or anhedonia. Prenatal depression and anxiety mediated 20% and 32% of the effect of clinical polycystic ovary syndrome on postpartum depressed mood and anhedonia, respectively. CONCLUSION Clinical polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with postpartum depressed mood and symptoms among this population-based sample inclusive of high-risk mothers. Prenatal depression and anxiety mediate this association, emphasizing the importance of prenatal psychological screening among women with polycystic ovary syndrome. An additional important clinical and public health implication of this study lies in the finding that nearly 20% of women in this population-based sample who reported at least 2 polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms (including at-risk women who may not have access to care) had not received a clinical diagnosis for polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Qeadan F, VanSant-Webb E, Tingey B, Rogers TN, Brooks E, Mensah NA, Winkfield KM, Saeed AI, English K, Rogers CR. Racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes exist despite comparable Elixhauser comorbidity indices between Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Whites. Sci Rep 2021; 11:8738. [PMID: 33888833 PMCID: PMC8062526 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88308-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Factors contributing to racial inequities in outcomes from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain poorly understood. We compared by race the risk of 4 COVID-19 health outcomes--maximum length of hospital stay (LOS), invasive ventilation, hospitalization exceeding 24 h, and death--stratified by Elixhauser comorbidity index (ECI) ranking. Outcomes and ECI scores were constructed from retrospective data obtained from the Cerner COVID-19 De-Identified Data cohort. We hypothesized that racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes would exist despite comparable ECI scores among non-Hispanic (NH) Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), and NH Whites. Compared with NH Whites, NH Blacks had longer hospital LOS, higher rates of ventilator dependence, and a higher mortality rate; AI/ANs, higher odds of hospitalization for ECI = 0 but lower for ECI ≥ 5, longer LOS for ECI = 0, a higher risk of death across all ECI categories except ECI ≥ 5, and higher odds of ventilator dependence; Hispanics, a lower risk of death across all ECI categories except ECI = 0, lower odds of hospitalization, shorter LOS for ECI ≥ 5, and higher odds of ventilator dependence for ECI = 0 but lower for ECI = 1-4. Our findings contest arguments that higher comorbidity levels explain elevated COVID-19 death rates among NH Blacks and AI/ANs compared with Hispanics and NH Whites.
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- Fares Qeadan
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.
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- Sorenson Impact Center, University of Utah-David Eccles School of Business, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Sorenson Impact Center, University of Utah-David Eccles School of Business, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, Department of Radiation Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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Rogers CR, Obidike OJ, Wallington SF, Hussein M, Mahamed ZA, Sampson J. A qualitative study of barriers and enablers associated with colorectal cancer screening among Somali men in Minnesota. Ethn Health 2021; 26:168-185. [PMID: 29973057 PMCID: PMC6320306 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2018.1493438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The rate of cancer screening is generally increasing in the US. In Minnesota, the statewide average rate of screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is 73%. However, screening completion is relatively low among Somali men; overall, only 27% of Somali immigrants have been screened for CRC. Factors contributing to this disparity have not been well researched. The purpose of this pilot study was to employ focus group methodology to describe and advance understanding of the barriers and enablers associated with CRC screening among Somali men ages 50-74 in Minnesota. Three focus groups were conducted among 27 Somali men in Minnesota. A 9-question, semi-structured interview guide was used. The sessions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and checked for accuracy by research staff prior to data analysis. Three research team members utilized the constant comparative method and NVivo to conduct data analysis. Five barriers to CRC screening emerged from the analyses: (1) lack of knowledge, (2) emotional barriers, (3) acculturation, (4) accountability, and (5) fatalistic beliefs. In addition, two factors enabling CRC screening and prevention emerged: the need for tailored interventions and preventive lifestyle behaviors. The insights gained from this research will assist in developing health promotion and education-focused interventions that encourage Somali immigrants in Minnesota and beyond to seek early detection screening for CRC.Abbreviations: CRC: Colorectal Cancer; FIT: Fecal Immunochemical Test; FOBT: Fecal Occult Blood Test; FQHC: Federally Qualified Health Center; PA: Project Assistant; PI: Principal Investigator.
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- Charles R. Rogers
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Dept. of Family Medicine & Community Health, 717 Delaware St. SE, Suite 166, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Tel. +1-612-626-3894, Fax +1-612-626-6782
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- Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C
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Bliss JC, Mensah NA, Rogers CR, Stanford JB, VanDerslice J, Schliep KC. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI): An Early Cross-Sectional Analysis of PRAMS Phase 8 Data on Hospital Practices and Breastfeeding Outcomes in Utah and Wyoming. Utah Womens Health Rev 2020; 2020:10.26054/0KMTC25CW0. [PMID: 33954298 PMCID: PMC8095720 DOI: 10.26054/0kmtc25cw0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Breastfeeding has immediate and long-term benefits for both maternal and child health. This study examines the association between Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) experiences and breastfeeding outcomes in the Mountain West region. METHODS A cross-sectional (retrospective secondary data analysis) was performed using the 2016 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) data. The participants were derived from a stratified random sample of 2,013 women living in Utah and Wyoming who recently had a live birth and who were surveyed on BFHI practices. The association between BFHI experiences and breastfeeding duration were assessed using crude and adjusted Poisson regression models, controlling for other BHFI experiences and maternal age, pre-pregnancy BMI, household income, smoking, alcohol, delivery method, and number of days spent in the hospital post delivery. RESULTS 82.4% and 82.3% of women from Utah and Wyoming, respectively, reported breastfeeding for 2 months or longer. After controlling for other BFHI experiences and potential confounders, the one shared BFHI experience that was associated with breastfeeding for 2 months or longer vs less than 2 months was starting breastfeeding in the hospital (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR]=1.49, 95% CI (1.12, 1.98) in Utah and aPR=2.03, 95% CI (1.13, 3.64) in Wyoming. Among women in Utah and Wyoming, only 5 of 7 BFHI steps were significant for breastfeeding duration in at least one state. CONCLUSION There is substantial epidemiological support for health benefits to both mother and infant for exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months and prolonged breastfeeding until at least 1-year. Our findings suggest that women who initiate breastfeeding in the hospital may be more likely to breastfeed for a longer duration.
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- Jesse C. Bliss
- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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Rogers CR, Matthews P, Xu L, Boucher K, Riley C, Huntington M, Le Duc N, Okuyemi KS, Foster MJ. Interventions for increasing colorectal cancer screening uptake among African-American men: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238354. [PMID: 32936812 PMCID: PMC7494124 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND African-American men have the lowest 5-year survival rate in the U.S. for colorectal cancer (CRC) of any racial group, which may partly stem from low screening adherence. It is imperative to synthesize the literature evaluating the effectiveness of interventions on CRC screening uptake in this population. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this systematic review and meta-analysis, Medline, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched for U.S.-based interventions that: were published after 1998-January 2020; included African-American men; and evaluated CRC screening uptake explicitly. Checklist by Cochrane Collaboration and Joanna Brigg were utilized to assess risk of bias, and meta-regression and sensitivity analyses were employed to identify the most effective interventions. RESULTS Our final sample comprised 41 studies with 2 focused exclusively on African-American men. The most frequently adopted interventions were educational materials (39%), stool-based screening kits (14%), and patient navigation (11%). Most randomized controlled trials failed to provide details about the blinding of the participant recruitment method, allocation concealment method, and/or the outcome assessment. Due to high heterogeneity, meta-analysis was conducted among 17 eligible studies. Interventions utilizing stool-based kits or patient navigation were most effective at increasing CRC screening completion, with odds ratios of 9.60 (95% CI 2.89-31.82, p = 0.0002) and 2.84 (95% CI 1.23-6.49, p = 0.01). No evidence of publication bias was present for this study registered with the International Prospective Registry of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO 2019 CRD42019119510). CONCLUSIONS Additional research is warranted to uncover effective, affordable interventions focused on increasing CRC screening completion among African-American men. When designing and implementing future multicomponent interventions, employing 4 or fewer interventions types may reduce bias risk. Since only 5% of the interventions solely focused on African-American men, future theory-driven interventions should consider recruiting samples comprised solely of this population.
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- Charles R. Rogers
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, United States of America
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- Cancer Biostatistics Shared Resource, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States of America
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Rogers TN, Rogers CR, VanSant-Webb E, Gu LY, Yan B, Qeadan F. Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Mortality Among Essential Workers in the United States. World Med Health Policy 2020. [PMID: 32837779 DOI: 10.1002/2fwmh3.358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Racial disparities are apparent in the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States, yet the factors contributing to racial inequities in COVID-19 mortality remain controversial. To better understand these factors, we investigated racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality among America's essential workers. Data from the American Community Survey and Current Population Survey was used to examine the correlation between the prevalence of COVID-19 deaths and occupational differences across racial/ethnic groups and states. COVID-19 mortality was higher among non-Hispanic (NH) Blacks compared with NH Whites, due to more NH Blacks holding essential-worker positions. Vulnerability to coronavirus exposure was increased among NH Blacks, who disproportionately occupied the top nine essential occupations. As COVID-19 death rates continue to rise, existing structural inequalities continue to shape racial disparities in this pandemic. Policies mandating the disaggregation of state-level data by race/ethnicity are vital to ensure equitable and evidence-based response and recovery efforts.
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Xu L, Rogers CR, Halliday TM, Wu Q, Wilmouth L. Correlates of Physical Activity, Psychosocial Factors, and Home Environment Exposure among U.S. Adolescents: Insights for Cancer Risk Reduction from the FLASHE Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17165753. [PMID: 32784865 PMCID: PMC7459931 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17165753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Physical activity (PA) can bring numerous health benefits to adolescents and can largely aid in reducing the various types of cancer risks in their lifespans. However, few adolescents meet the physical activity guidelines recommended by the National Cancer Institute in the United States. Our study aimed to examine the multilevel determinants potentially influencing adolescent's PA participation. METHODS A secondary analysis of physical activity, home and school neighborhood, and other psychosocial data from 1504 dyads of adolescents and their parents who participated in the 2014 Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) study was performed. Analysis of variance and general linear model analyses were used to examine the correlates. RESULTS General linear modeling revealed that younger adolescents participated in greater levels of PA than older adolescents (p < 0.001). Adolescents whose parents reported meeting PA guidelines participated in greater amounts of PA (p < 0.001). Parental support of adolescent PA (p < 0.001) was also predictive of adolescent PA levels. Furthermore, parents who reported meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines were more likely to have teenagers that engaged in higher amounts of PA (p < 0.001). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Our findings imply a dynamic relationship between adolescent and parent MVPA levels. Interventions focused on increasing parental MVPA and encouraging parents to engage in promoting PA are merited in order to aid in increasing PA among adolescents while reducing the cancer risk.
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- Lei Xu
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(252)-328-1611
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA;
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA;
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- Department of Biostatistics, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA;
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- Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA;
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Rogers TN, Rogers CR, VanSant‐Webb E, Gu LY, Yan B, Qeadan F. Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Mortality Among Essential Workers in the United States. World Med Health Policy 2020; 12:311-327. [PMID: 32837779 PMCID: PMC7436547 DOI: 10.1002/wmh3.358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Racial disparities are apparent in the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) in the United States, yet the factors contributing to racial inequities in COVID‐19 mortality remain controversial. To better understand these factors, we investigated racial disparities in COVID‐19 mortality among America's essential workers. Data from the American Community Survey and Current Population Survey was used to examine the correlation between the prevalence of COVID‐19 deaths and occupational differences across racial/ethnic groups and states. COVID‐19 mortality was higher among non‐Hispanic (NH) Blacks compared with NH Whites, due to more NH Blacks holding essential‐worker positions. Vulnerability to coronavirus exposure was increased among NH Blacks, who disproportionately occupied the top nine essential occupations. As COVID‐19 death rates continue to rise, existing structural inequalities continue to shape racial disparities in this pandemic. Policies mandating the disaggregation of state‐level data by race/ethnicity are vital to ensure equitable and evidence‐based response and recovery efforts.
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Hu Q, Lee J, Nelson J, Harris M, Ess RH, Rogers CR, Sanders J, VanDerslice J, Stanford JB, Schliep KC. The association between preconception body mass index and subfertility among Hispanic and non-Hispanic women: A cross-sectional study from Utah's Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System survey (2012-2015). Utah Womens Health Rev 2020; 2020:https://uwhr.utah.edu/2020/07/. [PMID: 32914149 PMCID: PMC7480950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and subfertility within a population-based cohort, exploring Hispanic ethnicity as a potential effect modifier. METHODS We used cross-sectional study data from the Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from 2012-2015. Relationships between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and subfertility were evaluated via Poisson regression models with robust error variance, accounting for the stratified survey sampling. Preconception BMI was analyzed continuously and categorically. Women's subfertility was defined via self-report in two ways: 1) time trying to achieve pregnancy; and 2) report of using fertility-related drugs/medical procedures. RESULTS The median age was 27.0; 18.8% were obese, and 15.9% were Hispanic. Women with preconception obesity (BMI>30kg/m2), compared to normal weight women (18.4kg/ m2<BMI<25kg/m2) had a 1.85 (95% CI 1.43, 2.38) higher adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) for having subfertility defined by time trying and a 1.73 (95% CI 1.20, 2.32) higher aPR for receiving fertility-enhancing drugs/medical procedures. Continuous models indicated a linear relationship between BMI and subfertility (aPR 1.04, 95% CI 1.03, 1.06 for time trying; and 1.06, 95% CI 1.03, 1.10 for receiving fertility-enhancing drugs/medical procedures). CONCLUSIONS Obese women, but not underweight or overweight women, reported higher subfertility than normal-weight women. Findings among this cohort of at-risk new mothers, oversampled on low education and birth weight and comprised of higher than the national average of Hispanics, indicated a dose-response relationship between obesity and subfertility. IMPLICATIONS Our findings highlight the importance of population-oriented obesity prevention for at-risk women with intentions to conceive.
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- Qingqing Hu
- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
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Riley C, Rogers CR, Huntington M, Foster M, Boucher KM, Okuyemi K. Abstract C124: Interventions for increasing colorectal cancer screening uptake among African-American men: A systematic review. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7755.disp19-c124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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African-American men have the lowest 5-year survival rate for colorectal cancer (CRC) of any ethnic/racial group in the country, which may be due in part to poor screening rates. Evidenced-based interventions are needed to increase CRC screening (CRCS) uptake among this population, as screening is associated with increased survival. Using Rayyan QCRI, a systematic review was employed to synthesize the evidence from published studies evaluating interventions to increase CRCS uptake among African-American men. Potential studies were retrieved from MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL resulting in 960 initial results. Articles published before 1998 were excluded, as well as studies that were not explicitly about CRCS uptake, were not in English, did not take place in the U.S., and/or did not include African-American men. Only primary analyses and evaluations of CRCS uptake interventions, as opposed to interventions considering behaviors related to but not directly indicative of CRCS uptake, were considered. After an abstract screening and full-text review was conducted by two blinded team members, 41 publications ranging from 2000 – 2018 made up the final sample. These studies were then coded for study setting, geographic region, theory, intervention type, and limitations. The majority of studies were conducted in either a medical center or church in the southern U.S. Nearly half of the studies did not report a theoretical foundation, yet in those which did, the Health Belief Model, Preventative Health Model, and the Stages of Change Model were the most common. Reflecting recent screening guidelines endorsed by the American Cancer Society, studies had age ranges starting as early as age 45. The most common interventions of 122 types utilized were telephone education (18%), mailed/electronically-sent educational materials (14%), mailed or administered in person CRCS stool-based kits (12%), and patient navigation (11%), and printed materials given to individuals in person (11%). The most effective intervention types were patient navigation and free stool kits, but were limited due to sustainability cost. Such a finding indicates a need for more research to uncover effective interventions that are not cost-prohibitive. Print education materials that were culturally-tailored specifically for African-Americans often performed as well as control interventions (e.g., those utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Screen for Life Campaign materials). Furthermore, given most of the interventions took place in the south, studies in other regions of the country may uncover different CRC screening uptake patterns, as there may be regional variation in intervention effectiveness among African-American men. A major weakness our review revealed was that only 2 of the 41 studies (5%) solely focused on African-American men, warranting the needed for intervention samples comprised exclusively of African-American men to eliminate CRC screening uptake inequities.
Citation Format: Colin Riley, Charles R Rogers, Matthew Huntington, Margaret Foster, Kenneth M Boucher, Kola Okuyemi. Interventions for increasing colorectal cancer screening uptake among African-American men: A systematic review [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Twelfth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2019 Sep 20-23; San Francisco, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(6 Suppl_2):Abstract nr C124.
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- Colin Riley
- 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,
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- 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,
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- 1University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,
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Rogers CR, Moore JX, Qeadan F, Gu LY, Huntington MS, Holowatyj AN. Examining factors underlying geographic disparities in early-onset colorectal cancer survival among men in the United States. Am J Cancer Res 2020; 10:1592-1607. [PMID: 32509399 PMCID: PMC7269786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023] Open
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Background: Despite overall incidence reduction in colorectal cancer (CRC) the past 32 years, unexplained incidence and mortality rates have increased significantly in younger adults ages 20-49. To improve understanding of sex-specific differences among this population, we aimed to determine the variance in early-onset CRC (EOCRC) survival among US men diagnosed with CRC before age 50, while considering individual- and county-level CRC outcome determinants. Methods: Hotspots (i.e., counties with high EOCRC mortality rates) were derived from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 1999-2017, and linked to SEER data for men aged 15-49 years with CRC. Cox proportional hazards models were used to compare CRC-specific survival probability and hazard in hotspots versus non-significant counties. A generalized R2 was used to estimate the total variance in EOCRC survival explained by clinicodemographic and county-level determinants. Results: We identified 232 hotspot counties for EOCRC-214 (92%) of which were in the South. In hotspots, 1,009 men were diagnosed with EOCRC and 31,438 in non-significant counties. After adjusting for age, race, tumor stage and grade, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and marital status, men residing in hotspot counties had higher hazard of CRC-specific death (HR 1.24, 95% CI, 1.12-1.36). Individual/county-level factors explained nearly 35% of the variation in survival, and adult smoking served as the strongest county-level determinant of EOCRC survival. Conclusion: Distinct geographic patterns of EOCRC were predominantly located in the southern US. Survival after EOCRC diagnosis was significantly worse among men residing in hotspot counties.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Augusta University1120 15th St. AE-1037, Augusta, Georgia, USA
- Institute of Public and Preventive Health, Augusta UniversityAugusta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center2525 West End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, Tennessee, USA
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah School of Medicine295 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Rogers CR, Blackburn BE, Huntington M, Curtin K, Thorpe RJ, Rowe K, Snyder J, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Fraser A, Smith K, Hashibe M. Rural-urban disparities in colorectal cancer survival and risk among men in Utah: a statewide population-based study. Cancer Causes Control 2020; 31:241-253. [PMID: 32002718 PMCID: PMC7033015 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-020-01268-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Rural areas of the U.S. experience disproportionate colorectal cancer (CRC) death compared to urban areas. The authors aimed to analyze differences in CRC survival between rural and urban Utah men and investigate potential prognostic factors for survival among these men. A cohort of Utah men diagnosed with CRC between 1997 and 2013 was identified from the Utah Cancer Registry. Survival and prognostic factors were analyzed via 5-year CRC survival and Cox proportional hazards models, stratified by rural/urban residence. Among 4,660 men diagnosed with CRC, 15.3% were living in rural Utah. Compared with urban men, rural CRC patients were diagnosed at older ages and in different anatomic subsites; more were overweight, and current smokers. Differences in stage and treatment were not apparent between rural and urban CRC patients. Compared with urban counterparts, rural men experienced a lower CRC survival (Hazard Ratio 0.55, 95% CI 0.53, 0.58 vs. 0.58, 95% CI 0.56, 0.59). Race and cancer treatment influenced CRC survival among men living in both urban and rural areas. Factors of CRC survival varied greatly among urban and rural men in Utah. The influence of social and environmental conditions on health behaviors and outcomes merits further exploration.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA.
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
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- Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, USA
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- CMIO Office, University of Utah Health Care, Salt Lake City, USA
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- CMIO Office, University of Utah Health Care, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Department of Family & Consumer Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Department of Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
- Utah Cancer Registry, Salt Lake City, USA
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, USA
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Rogers CR, Okuyemi K, Paskett ED, Thorpe RJ, Rogers TN, Hung M, Zickmund S, Riley C, Fetters MD. Study protocol for developing #CuttingCRC: a barbershop-based trial on masculinity barriers to care and colorectal cancer screening uptake among African-American men using an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e030000. [PMID: 31345981 PMCID: PMC6661686 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Colorectal cancer (CRC) is preventable, as screening leads to the identification and removal of precancerous polyps. African-American men consistently have the highest CRC mortality rates, and their CRC-screening uptake remains low for complex reasons. Culture-specific masculinity barriers to care may contribute to the low uptake among African-American men. Examining these barriers to care is vital as CRC screening may challenge cultural role expectations of African-American men, whose tendency is to delay help-seeking medical care. Barbershops provide a pathway for reaching African-American men with masculinity barriers to care who are not regularly receiving healthcare services and CRC screening. This study aims to develop and pilot test a theory-driven, culture-specific, barbershop-based intervention targeting masculinity barriers to care and CRC-screening uptake among African-American men ages 45-75. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Guided by the theory of planned behaviour and the behaviour change wheel, we will use a multistage mixed-methods study design, beginning with an exploratory sequential approach to validate items for subsequent use in a pilot mixed-methods intervention. First, we will collect and analyse qualitative data from focus groups, cognitive interviews and expert item review to validate and test a culture-specific Masculinity Barriers to Care Scale (MBCS) among African-American men. Next, we will administer the MBCS to our target population as an online quantitative survey and evaluate the association between scores and CRC-screening uptake. Then, we will consider existing evidence-based approaches, our integrated results (qualitative +quantitative), and community input to design a culture-specific, behavioural intervention aimed at increasing CRC-screening uptake among African-American men and feasible for barbershop delivery. We will test the peer intervention in a pilot study with a two-arm cluster randomised design (six barbershops, randomised by site) to reduce contamination and account for barbershop culture differences. Our primary outcomes for the pilot are recruitment, sample size estimation, preliminary efficacy and acceptability. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the University of Utah Institutional Review Board (00113679), who will also be responsible for receiving communication updates regarding important protocol modifications. To ensure confidentiality, data dispersed to project team members will be blinded of any identifying participant information. Study results will be disseminated through publications in peer-reviewed journals, community dialogue sessions, and presentations at conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03733197 (Pre-results);https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03733197.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Sorenson Impact Center, University of Utah Eccles School of Business, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Obidike OJ, Rogers CR, Caspi CE. Examining Colorectal Cancer Risk Awareness and Food Shelf Use Among Health Center Patients. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2019; 6:1021-1029. [PMID: 31168698 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-019-00603-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To employ the Colorectal Cancer Risk Awareness for Public Health Prevention (CRC-PHP) survey to examine how food shelf use and other covariates predict awareness of colorectal cancer (CRC) risk factors among patients of a Federally Qualified Health Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Secondary aims included describing the demographic and chronic-disease characteristics of the patient population and assessing their general knowledge of additional CRC risk factors and intent to make healthy food selections in the near future. METHODS Measures included CRC risk awareness, food shelf use, chronic-disease status, and intent to select healthy food options. Regression models and chi-square tests of independence were employed to examine differences among food shelf users and non-users. RESULTS Among the 103 patients surveyed, 29% reported using a food shelf in the last 12 months. Forty-seven percent of food shelf users and 38% of non-users reported having at least 1 diet-related condition (e.g., type 2 diabetes mellitus). Food shelf users scored 1.2 points higher than non-users, on average, on the CRC risk-factor awareness scale. They also answered more survey questions correctly regarding fruit and vegetable intake and its effect on CRC risk (p = 0.035). Most participants reported being likely to purchase health-promoting foods in the future. In addition, participants reported being likely to select foods that were labeled as protective against CRC. CONCLUSIONS Behavioral interventions exist that are focused on preventing and managing type II diabetes among food shelf users. Building off such interventions and incorporating behavioral economics components (such as nudges and product labels) has the potential to reduce food shelf customers' heightened risk and management of CRC.
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- Ogechi J Obidike
- Public Health Administration and Policy, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
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- Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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OBJECTIVE To investigate barriers to service for homeless non-custodial fathers from the perspective of social service professionals who work directly to assist men with securing housing while meeting the demands of fatherhood. BACKGROUND The population of homeless fathers in the United States is increasing. Longitudinal studies show that although homeless noncustodial fathers and mothers face similar risk factors and barriers to services, research on minimizing risk factors and barriers for noncustodial fathers is limited compared with that for noncustodial mothers. METHOD The sample included 7 administrators and 12 direct service professionals engaged with fathers transitioning from homelessness. Data were collected via face-to-face, semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a qualitative inductive approach. Multiple cycle coding was employed to capture emerging themes. RESULTS Three major themes, encompassing emotional, relational, and systemic factors, emerged regarding participants' experiences serving homeless noncustodial fathers. CONCLUSION Effective approaches to supporting fathers require empathy, relationship building, and collaboration between service providers and policymakers. IMPLICATIONS Future policies and interventions should be based on input from direct service professionals and homeless noncustodial fathers themselves, with the aim of best supporting their efforts toward securing housing while meeting the demands of fatherhood.
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Rogers CR, Rovito MJ, Hussein M, Obidike OJ, Pratt R, Alexander M, Berge JM, Dall'Era M, Nix JW, Warlick C. Attitudes Toward Genomic Testing and Prostate Cancer Research Among Black Men. Am J Prev Med 2018; 55:S103-S111. [PMID: 30670195 PMCID: PMC6352989 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Revised: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Black men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at nearly twice the rate of white men and are underrepresented in prostate cancer research, including validation studies of new clinical tools (e.g., genomic testing). Because healthcare system mistrust has contributed to these disparities for centuries, black men may be less inclined to pursue novel testing, and identification of facilitators to their participation in prostate cancer research studies remains warranted. METHODS A community-engaged approach involving a partnership with a community organization was used to conduct seven focus groups in Minnesota, Alabama, and California to explore black men's attitudes toward prostate cancer research participation and genomic testing for prostate cancer. Data were collected and analyzed from April 2015 to April 2017. RESULTS Identified genomic testing barriers included a lack of terminology understanding, healthcare system mistrust, reluctance to seek medical care, and unfavorable attitudes toward research. Facilitators included family history, value of prevention, and the desire for health education. Lack of prostate cancer knowledge, prostate-specific antigen testing confusion, healthcare system distrust, and misuse of personal health information were barriers to research study participation. Some black men were motivated to participate in research if it was seen as constructive and transparent. CONCLUSIONS Disparities for black men can both motivate and disincentivize participation depending upon a positive or negative view of research. Confusion over prostate cancer clinical care has fueled some mistrust among black men affecting both clinical care and research participation. With increased education, health literacy, and assurances of research integrity and transparency, black men may be more willing to participate in prostate cancer testing and research. SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION This article is part of a supplement entitled African American Men's Health: Research, Practice, and Policy Implications, which is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
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- Charles R Rogers
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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- Department of Health Professions, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Health and Wellness Committee, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Oakland, California
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Urology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Urology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Rogers CR, Goodson P, Dietz LR, Okuyemi KS. Predictors of Intention to Obtain Colorectal Cancer Screening Among African American Men in a State Fair Setting. Am J Mens Health 2018; 12:851-862. [PMID: 27161985 PMCID: PMC5101175 DOI: 10.1177/1557988316647942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Racial disparities in health among African American men in the United States are appalling. African American men have the highest mortality and incidence rates from colorectal cancer compared with all other ethnic, racial, and gender groups. Juxtaposed to their white counterparts, African American men have colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates 27% and 52% higher, respectively. Colorectal cancer is a treatable and preventable condition when detected early, yet the intricate factors influencing African American men's intention to screen remain understudied. Employing a nonexperimental, online survey research design at the Minnesota State Fair, the purpose of this study was to explore whether male role norms, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions influence intention to screen for colorectal cancer among 297 African American men. As hypothesized, these Minnesota men (ages 18 to 65) lacked appropriate colorectal cancer knowledge: only 33% of the sample received a "passing" knowledge score (85% or better). In a logistic regression model, the three factors significantly associated with a higher probability of obtaining colorectal cancer screening were age, perceived barriers, and perceived subjective norms. Findings from this study provide a solid basis for informing health policy and designing health promotion and early-intervention colorectal cancer prevention programs that are responsive to the needs of African American men in Minnesota and beyond.
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- University of Minnesota Medical School,
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