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View article: Perspectives of American Indians in Eastern North Carolina on Socio-cultural Factors that Influence Colorectal Cancer Screening Decisions
Perspectives of American Indians in Eastern North Carolina on Socio-cultural Factors that Influence Colorectal Cancer Screening Decisions Open
American Indians (AI) have disproportionately high rates of colorectal cancer (CRC), but there is relatively little research focused on developing AI CRC screening interventions. We held six focus groups with AIs in rural Eastern U.S. (n=7…
View article: Testing a Culturally Adapted Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid Among American Indians: Results from a Pre–Post Trial
Testing a Culturally Adapted Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid Among American Indians: Results from a Pre–Post Trial Open
Purpose: American Indian adults have not experienced decreases in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality observed in other races or ethnic groups and their screening rates are low. Decision aids that explain available CRC screenin…
View article: Fostering Resilience: Community-Led Natural Disaster Mitigation in Eastern North Carolina
Fostering Resilience: Community-Led Natural Disaster Mitigation in Eastern North Carolina Open
Eastern North Carolina fosters communities that are culturally and geographically diverse and embody a strong sense of identity, resilience, and interconnectedness. However, the region’s rural landscape and economic challenges contribute t…
View article: Developing Health Care Faculty to Address the Needs of North Carolina’s Diverse Populations
Developing Health Care Faculty to Address the Needs of North Carolina’s Diverse Populations Open
Addressing community needs improves population health and the well-being of health care providers.
View article: Cultural Competence with American Indian Clients: Workforce and Personal Development
Cultural Competence with American Indian Clients: Workforce and Personal Development Open
In order to provide culturally competent care to North Carolina's American Indian population, health care professionals must understand the influence of their own experience and perspective on their work.They must also take the time to lea…
View article: Recurrent acute otitis media: a survey of current management in England
Recurrent acute otitis media: a survey of current management in England Open
Objective Recurrent acute otitis media is common in children. The preferred treatment measures for recurrent acute otitis media have a mixed evidence base. This study sought to assess baseline practice across ENT departments in England. Me…
View article: Impact of Hurricane Matthew on Diabetes Self-Management and Outcomes
Impact of Hurricane Matthew on Diabetes Self-Management and Outcomes Open
Individuals with diabetes require extensive self-management. Little is known about how a hurricane impacts diabetes self-management or outcomes and how it perpetuates health disparities in Robeson County, NC, a county where there is a high…
View article: County-level Correlates of Dental Service Utilization for Low Income Pregnant Women. Ecologic study of the North Carolina Medicaid for Pregnant Women (MPW) program.
County-level Correlates of Dental Service Utilization for Low Income Pregnant Women. Ecologic study of the North Carolina Medicaid for Pregnant Women (MPW) program. Open
Background: Dental care utilization for low income pregnant women is met with challenges in the traditional dentist-centered model of care. County-level measures provide insights for policy and roles for stakeholders that extend beyond the…
View article: Resilience, Self-compassion, and Mental Health Outcomes
Resilience, Self-compassion, and Mental Health Outcomes Open
Natural disasters have occurred more frequently in Eastern North Carolina in recent years. Evidence supports that repeated exposure to natural disasters may have lasting mental health impacts among vulnerable populations. Greater access to…
View article: Testing a Culturally Adapted Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid Among American Indians: Results from a Pre–Post Trial
Testing a Culturally Adapted Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid Among American Indians: Results from a Pre–Post Trial Open
Purpose: American Indian adults have not experienced decreases in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality observed in other races or ethnic groups and their screening rates are low. Decision aids that explain available CRC screenin…
View article: County-level Correlates of Dental Service Utilization for Low Income Pregnant Women. Ecologic study of the North Carolina Medicaid for Pregnant Women (MPW) program.
County-level Correlates of Dental Service Utilization for Low Income Pregnant Women. Ecologic study of the North Carolina Medicaid for Pregnant Women (MPW) program. Open
Background: Dental care utilization for low income pregnant women is met with challenges in the traditional dentist-centered model of care. County-level measures provide insights for policy and roles for stakeholders that extend beyond the…
View article: Addressing health inequalities in diverse, rural communities: An unmet need
Addressing health inequalities in diverse, rural communities: An unmet need Open
Research on rural health needs to represent the diverse demographics of these regions by carefully considering the distinct characteristics, inequities, and stressors occurring in rural communities. Drawing from our own findings and other …