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View article: Public Understanding of and Engagement With Community Health Workers and <i>Promotores de Salud</i>: Findings From Two National Surveys
Public Understanding of and Engagement With Community Health Workers and <i>Promotores de Salud</i>: Findings From Two National Surveys Open
A large proportion of people who are Hispanic or Latino are familiar with or have had interactions with CHWs. The low levels of familiarity with CHWs among FallStyles respondents highlight opportunities for greater public awareness and und…
View article: Profiling the Oral Language and Psychosocial Skills of Young People Attending Flexible Learning Programmes
Profiling the Oral Language and Psychosocial Skills of Young People Attending Flexible Learning Programmes Open
In Australia, approximately one-quarter of young people exit school without completing Year 12 (i.e., final year of secondary school) or an equivalent qualification. A similar proportion are not involved in training, post-secondary educati…
View article: Bilateral Oophorectomy Prevalence Among U.S. Women
Bilateral Oophorectomy Prevalence Among U.S. Women Open
Background: Bilateral oophorectomy has been linked to numerous health outcomes, some of which can have a long latency period. Limited data are available on bilateral oophorectomy prevalence among U.S. women. Methods: The National Health In…
View article: Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices
Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices Open
Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly addressing health disparities in primary care settings; however, there is little information about how primary care practitioners (PCPs) interact with CHWs or perceive CHW roles. We examined…
View article: Melanoma Incidence Rates Among Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native Individuals, 1999-2019
Melanoma Incidence Rates Among Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native Individuals, 1999-2019 Open
Importance Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native people have the second highest incidence rate of invasive cutaneous melanoma in the US after non-Hispanic White people. Objective To examine invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence rates …
View article: Reducing Cancer Risk Through Primary Prevention Activities Among Children: A Demonstration Project
Reducing Cancer Risk Through Primary Prevention Activities Among Children: A Demonstration Project Open
Context: Opportunities to reduce the risk of cancer, including cervical, liver, and skin cancer, start early in life. To encourage adoption of primary prevention activities in childhood to reduce cancer risk later in life, Centers for Dise…
View article: Use of Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines by Primary Care Providers in the United States
Use of Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines by Primary Care Providers in the United States Open
Survivorship care guidelines and training support PCPs in providing a range of survivorship care services.
View article: Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments Open
We are particularly grateful to Bruce Whiteman, who was Clark Librarian at the time, for the warm welcome that he gave to everyone involved in both of these activities.At the Center for 17th-and 18th-Century Studies, which oversees all of …
View article: Translating an Economic Analysis into a Tool for Public Health Resource Allocation in Cancer Survivorship
Translating an Economic Analysis into a Tool for Public Health Resource Allocation in Cancer Survivorship Open
Background. The complexity of decision science models may prevent their use to assist in decision making. User-centered design (UCD) principles provide an opportunity to engage end users in model development and refinement, potentially red…
View article: Computable Guidelines and Clinical Decision Support for Cervical Cancer Screening and Management to Improve Outcomes and Health Equity
Computable Guidelines and Clinical Decision Support for Cervical Cancer Screening and Management to Improve Outcomes and Health Equity Open
Cervical cancer is highly preventable when precancerous lesions are detected early and appropriately managed. However, the complexity of and frequent updates to existing evidence-based clinical guidelines make it challenging for clinicians…
View article: Still Lost in Transition? Perspectives of Ongoing Cancer Survivorship Care Needs from Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs, Survivors, and Health Care Providers
Still Lost in Transition? Perspectives of Ongoing Cancer Survivorship Care Needs from Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs, Survivors, and Health Care Providers Open
Public health agencies have played a critical role in addressing the complex health and mental health needs of cancer survivors. We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation via a Web-based survey (n = 51) and focus groups (n = 11) with Nationa…
View article: 429 National Evaluation of Confidence and Preparedness for Surgical Rotations in Medical Students and Foundation Year Doctors
429 National Evaluation of Confidence and Preparedness for Surgical Rotations in Medical Students and Foundation Year Doctors Open
Introduction Limited published and anecdotal evidence suggests foundation year (FY) doctors start their surgical rotations with lower confidence than medical rotations. This may be due to insufficient undergraduate practical teaching relat…
View article: A Case Study of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Using Electronic Health Records to Support Public Health Surveillance on an Emerging Cancer Control Topic.
A Case Study of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Using Electronic Health Records to Support Public Health Surveillance on an Emerging Cancer Control Topic. Open
Electronic health records (EHRs) are increasingly being used to support public health surveillance, including in cancer, where many population-based registries can now accept electronic case reporting. Using EHRs to supplement cancer regis…
View article: Pain Among Cancer Survivors
Pain Among Cancer Survivors Open
Our results suggest that approximately 10% of cancer survivors in the United States are experiencing pain that may have persisted for years after their initial diagnosis and may not be adequately controlled. Increasing knowledge of the mos…
View article: Using Inside Knowledge Campaign Materials to Improve Gynecologic Cancer Knowledge in Underserved Women
Using Inside Knowledge Campaign Materials to Improve Gynecologic Cancer Knowledge in Underserved Women Open
Purpose: About 30,000 U.S. women die each year from gynecologic cancer, which disproportionately affects underserved and minority populations. This project aimed at increasing and assessing awareness of risk, symptoms, and recommended scre…
View article: Evaluating the Feasibility of Using a Mobile App to Track Oncology Patient Navigation Activities and Outcomes.
Evaluating the Feasibility of Using a Mobile App to Track Oncology Patient Navigation Activities and Outcomes. Open
Mobile technology may reduce individual and health system barriers to accessing cancer care and treatment and support posttreatment cancer survivors while also assisting navigators in conducting their work efficiently and effectively.
View article: An Exploration of Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Activities Across National Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs
An Exploration of Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Activities Across National Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs Open
Purpose: Health disparities persist across the cancer care continuum. Patient navigator (PN) and community health worker (CHW) interventions are designed to increase health equity. National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) awar…
View article: Capacity Building for and Implementation of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change: Results from a Survey of the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Capacity Building for and Implementation of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change: Results from a Survey of the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Open
Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) approaches are commonly used to improve population health. Cancer-related examples include providing data and education to stakeholders about policies that support healthy living, or health systems …
View article: Prioritizing Population Approaches in Cancer Prevention and Control: Results of a Case Study Evaluation of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change
Prioritizing Population Approaches in Cancer Prevention and Control: Results of a Case Study Evaluation of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Open
Development and implementation of policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change is a commonly used public health approach to reduce disease burden. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Comprehensive Cancer Control Pr…
View article: Cervical cancer survival in the United States by race and stage (2001‐2009): Findings from the CONCORD‐2 study
Cervical cancer survival in the United States by race and stage (2001‐2009): Findings from the CONCORD‐2 study Open
BACKGROUND Overall, cervical cancer survival in the United States has been reported to be among the highest in the world, despite slight decreases over the last decade. Objective of the current study was to describe cervical cancer surviva…
View article: Increasing Awareness of Gynecologic Cancer Risks and Symptoms among Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Women in the US-Associated Pacific Island Jurisdictions
Increasing Awareness of Gynecologic Cancer Risks and Symptoms among Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Women in the US-Associated Pacific Island Jurisdictions Open
Background: Gynecologic cancers are common among Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (A/NH/PI) women. Prevention is important in United States associated Pacific Island jurisdictions (USAPIJ) because there are limited resources to treat…