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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mira L. Katz, Timothy E. Stump, Patrick O. Monahan, Brent Emerson, Ryan Baltic, Gregory S. Young, J. Madison Hyer, Electra D. Paskett, Victoria L. Champion, Susan M. Rawl
Summary: This study examines the accuracy of self-reported cancer screening behaviors in rural areas and compares it with medical record documentation. The results suggest that self-reported rates of cancer screening may be overestimated when compared to medical records.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Leslie K. Dennis, Chiu-Hsieh Hsu, Amanda K. Arrington
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on cancer screening in the United States, with noticeable decreases in screening percentages among racial minority groups. The importance of cancer screening was underscored, and it is expected that the 2021 data will show even greater decreases.
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Oncology
Yi Guo, Sarah M. Szurek, Jiang Bian, Dejana Braithwaite, Jonathan D. Licht, Elizabeth A. Shenkman
Summary: The study found that some cancer fatalistic beliefs are associated with breast and colorectal cancer screening in north-central Florida, but not all. Additionally, there were no observed rural-non-rural disparities in the association between fatalistic beliefs and cancer screening utilization.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fang Lei, Ying Zheng, Eunice Lee
Summary: This study aimed to summarize intervention methods for cancer screening (CS) among Chinese Americans (CAs) and compare the effects of various intervention methods on CS outcomes. The results showed that interventions had a positive effect on knowledge levels, intentions, and actual completions of CS. Physician-led, individual-based, face-to-face client-focused interventions with multiple components were found to be the most effective for increasing CS among CAs.
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Oncology
Monica L. Kasting, David A. Haggstrom, Joy L. Lee, Stephanie L. Dickinson, Cleveland G. Shields, Susan M. Rawl
Summary: This study found associations between financial hardship and cancer screening, highlighting the need to reduce barriers to cancer screening even among patients with access to healthcare. Future research should explore barriers related to both healthcare and personal costs.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lena Marie Grossmann, Hendrik Napierala, Wolfram J. Herrmann
Summary: There is a difference in the utilization of breast cancer and cervical cancer screening between women in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Kandice A. Kapinos, Ethan A. Halm, Caitlin C. Murphy, Noel O. Santini, Adam C. Loewen, Celette Sugg Skinner, Amit G. Singal
Summary: This study compared the cost-effectiveness of mailed fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits and invitations to complete a screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. The results showed that while mailed FIT kits were less expensive, they resulted in fewer months of screening compliance and detected fewer advanced neoplasia compared to colonoscopy invitations.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Afua Richardson-Parry, Carole Baas, Shaantanu Donde, Bianca Ferraiolo, Maimah Karmo, Zorana Maravic, Lars Muenter, Ignacio Ricci-Cabello, Mitchell Silva, Stacey Tinianov, Jose M. Valderas, Seth Woodruff, Joris van Vugt
Summary: This article aims to present the viewpoint of patients, survivors, advocates, and lay persons on interventions to increase cancer screening from a health inequity perspective. The study found that viewing screening as a continuum, individually tailored interventions, and targeting hard-to-reach populations are major considerations. It is also essential to involve patient advocacy groups and relevant lay persons in the creation and implementation of interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
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Oncology
Casey Daniel, Salma Aly, Sejong Bae, Isabel Scarinci, Claudia Hardy, Mona Fouad, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
Summary: The study found a significant need for cancer early detection education in Alabama, especially among racial/ethnic minorities. There were notable disparities in education, employment, income, and cancer awareness among different demographic groups, while adherence to screening was generally low across all subgroups.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robin T. Higashi, Jasmin A. Tiro, Rachel L. Winer, India J. Ornelas, Perla Bravo, Lisa Quirk, Larry G. Kessler
Summary: With recent changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines in the U.S., accurately measuring screening behavior is crucial. The U.S. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) has been found to have lower validity among non-White racial/ethnic groups and non-English speakers. This study examined the understanding of screening reasons, experiences with abnormal results, and attitudes toward HPV self-sampling among diverse population groups in Seattle, Washington and Dallas, Texas.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sultanah F. Alsalmi, Sahar S. Othman
Summary: The cervical cancer screening rate is relatively low in Jeddah, and the recommendation of a Pap test by the family doctor has the largest impact on screening status. The results suggest the need for education programs to promote cervical cancer screening among women in Saudi Arabia.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eliseu Henrique Bispo Pereira, Deolino Joao Camilo-Junior, Solange Correa Garcia Pires D'avilla, Neivio Jose Mattar, Jose Candido Caldeira Xavier-Junior
Summary: This study compared the frequency of cervical smear test results between women in private and public health services in a medium-sized city in Brazil. It found that public services had higher rates of unsatisfactory/rejected results, ASC-US, and ASC-H, while private services had a higher frequency of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. Among women aged 25-64, the frequency of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions was higher in public services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Paul A. Gilbert, Abigail A. Lee, Lauren Pass, Levi Lappin, Lena Thompson, Kelly Wells Sittig, Elizabeth Baker, Daniel Hoffman-Zinnel
Summary: This study examines the cancer experiences of sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals in Iowa, a predominantly rural Midwestern state. Results showed that skin cancer was the most commonly reported cancer, and there was a lack of colorectal cancer screenings among older respondents. Additionally, differences were observed in mammograms, HPV vaccination, and heavy drinking based on gender and sexual orientation.
JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY
(2022)
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Rehabilitation
Janet Pearson, Deborah Payne, Karen Yoshida, Nicholas Garrett
Summary: This study examines the access to and engagement with cervical and breast screening services for disabled women in New Zealand. The findings suggest that being single/unemployed, preferring a non-English language, and living in urban areas are associated with lower levels of screening. Disability type does not impact eligibility or uptake, but women with multiple disabilities face more barriers in the service environment.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
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Oncology
Anna Tisler, Sven Erik Ojavee, Piret Veerus, Pilleriin Soodla, Anneli Uuskuela
Summary: The study highlights the unacceptably low coverage of cervical cancer screening for women living with HIV in Estonia, indicating the need for dedicated screening efforts due to their high cancer risk in this population.