Lay Epistemology of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Among Appalachian Women

Record, Rachael A.; Scott, Allison M.; Shaunfield, Sara; Jones, M. Grace; Collins, Tom; Cohen, Edward P.

doi:10.1080/10410236.2016.1214217

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“…Cancer knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs influence intention and behavior (36). Few respondents knew the correct age to start mammography screening, probably due to confusion over guidelines (37), whereas many more knew the correct age to being colorectal cancer screening. Attitudes about cancer were, for the most part, negative (e.g., many agreed that cancer is fatal and everything causes cancer).…”

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The CITIES Project: Understanding the Health of Underrepresented Populations in Ohio

Paskett

Young

Bernardo

et al. 2019

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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Background: Ohio, the catchment area of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC), includes diverse populations with different cancer profiles. As part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded initiative to conduct population health assessments in cancer center catchment areas, the OSUCCC surveyed residents, focusing on factors contributing to cancer disparities in Ohio populations. Methods: Two sampling strategies were used: (i) probability sampling of mailing lists and (ii) convenience sampling at community events, coupled with phone/in-person/web surveys. Survey items were chosen along multilevel framework constructs, used in concert with other funded NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. Multivariable logistic regression models investigated predictors associated with health behaviors, cancer beliefs, knowledge, and screening. Results: The sample of 1,005 respondents were white (46.6%), African American (24.7%), Hispanic (13.7%), Somali (7.6%), and Asian (7.5%). A total of 216 respondents were Appalachian. Variations in cancer attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors were noted by racial/ethnic and geographic group. Multivariable models identified individuals with less financial security as less likely to exercise or be within guidelines for screening, but more likely to smoke and have a poor diet. At the community-level, measures of poverty were highest in Appalachia, whereas children in female-headed households were greater in urban minority areas. Conclusions: This population health assessment reinforced the diversity of the OSUCCC catchment area. These populations are ripe for implementation science strategies, focusing in communities and clinics that serve vulnerable populations. Impact: Understanding attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors of this population can assist tailoring outreach and research strategies to lessen the cancer burden.

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The CITIES Project: Understanding the Health of Underrepresented Populations in Ohio

Paskett

Young

Bernardo

et al. 2019

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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“…The tumor is malignant (cancer) if the cells can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. Breast cancer occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get breast cancer, too 21 . Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women worldwide 22 .…”

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The aim of this present investigation is to identify the most important risk factor for cancer by means of a mathematical model. The study begins with considering some types of cancer viz. breast, colorectum as well as lung and bronchus cancer as most of the cancer patients suffer from these types of cancers. Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization technique is applied to sorting out the most lethal cancer among all cancer consider in this study and it is found that lung and bronchus cancer is the most fatal. Further, we investigate the risk factor associated to lung and bronchus cancer by means of Literature, Expert and Local Hospital survey. All the risk factor has their own importance for death from cancer in medical aspects. Multi-Criteria Decision Making technique is applied to recognize the most significant risk factor among all the factors in statistical scenario. It is identified that smoking is the most concerning risk factor. The information related from the study may help to take necessary measure to control the death rate due to lung and bronchus cancer.

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“…For example, Hansen et al found that women who received cervical cancer screening were more likely to be aware of the recommended screening interval [ 14 ]. However, previous studies suggested that knowledge of screening guidelines is low in primary care [ 15 - 17 ]. Considering that primary care physicians play a central role in screening— performing Pap tests, distributing FOBT kits, and referring patients for mammography, as well as educating patients about screening and screening guidelines—it is important to understand if patients’ knowledge of cancer screening guidelines is associated with screening uptake.…”

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Association Between Adherence to Cancer Screening and Knowledge of Screening Guidelines: Feasibility Study Linking Self-Reported Survey Data With Medical Records

Lofters¹,

Telner²,

Kalia³

et al. 2018

JMIR Cancer

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BackgroundIt is possible that patients who are more aware of cancer screening guidelines may be more likely to adhere to them.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine whether screening knowledge was associated with the documented screening participation. We also assessed the feasibility and acceptability of linking electronic survey data with clinical data in the primary care setting.MethodsWe conducted an electronic survey at 2 sites in Toronto, Canada. At one site, eligible patients were approached in the waiting room to complete the survey; at the second site, eligible patients were sent an email inviting them to participate. All participants were asked to consent to the linkage of their survey results with their electronic medical record.ResultsOverall, 1683 participants responded to the survey—247 responded in the waiting room (response rate, 247/366, 67.5%), whereas 1436 responded through email (response rate, 1436/5779, 24.8%). More than 80% (199/247 and 1245/1436) of participants consented to linking their survey data to their medical record. Knowledge of cancer screening guidelines was generally low. Although the majority of participants were able to identify the recommended tests for breast and cervical screening, very few participants correctly identified the recommended age and frequency of screening, with a maximum of 22% (21/95) of screen-eligible women correctly answering all 3 questions for breast cancer screening. However, this low level of knowledge among patients was not significantly associated with screening uptake, particularly after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics.ConclusionsAlthough knowledge of screening guidelines was low among patients in our study, this was not associated with screening participation. Participants were willing to link self-reported data with their medical record data, which has substantial implications for future research.

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Lay Epistemology of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Among Appalachian Women

Cited by 9 publications

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The CITIES Project: Understanding the Health of Underrepresented Populations in Ohio

The CITIES Project: Understanding the Health of Underrepresented Populations in Ohio

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