The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research, and Training (AANCART)'s contributions toward reducing Asian American cancer health disparities, 2000‐2017

Chen, Moon S.; Chow, Edward A.; Nguyen, Tung T.

doi:10.1002/cncr.31103

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“…Partnership of major cancer centers with community health centers will align the goals of seamlessly moving patients from screening and diagnosis to appropriate oncology care and access to clinical trials. At the national level, governmental funding to focus on and eliminate disparities among Asian Americans should be expanded [43]. Improving cancer literacy and access to care will contribute to narrowing cancer disparities and improving cancer care for Asian Americans.…”

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Disparities in Cancer Care and the Asian American Population

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Asian Americans are the only racial/ethnic group in the U.S. for which cancer is the leading cause of death in men and women, unlike heart disease for all other groups. Asian Americans face a confluence of cancer risks, with high rates of cancers endemic to their countries of origin because of infectious and cultural reasons, as well as increasing rates of "western" cancers that are due in part to assimilation to the American diet and lifestyle. Despite the clear mortality risk, Asian Americans are screened for cancers at lower rates than the majority of Americans. Solutions to eliminate the disparity in cancer care are complicated by language and cultural concerns of this very heterogeneous group. This review addresses the disparities in cancer screening, the historical causes, the potential contribution of racism, the importance of cultural perceptions of health care, and potential strategies to address a very complicated problem. Noting that the health care disparities faced by Asian Americans may be less conspicuous than the structural racism that has inflicted significant damage to the health of Black Americans over more than four centuries, this review is meant to raise awareness and to compel the medical establishment to recognize the urgent need to eliminate health disparities for all. The Oncologist 2021;9999:• • Implications for Practice: Cancer is the leading cause of death in Asian Americans, who face cancers endemic to their native countries, perhaps because of infectious and cultural factors, as well as those faced by all Americans, perhaps because of "westernization" in terms of diet and lifestyle. Despite the mortality rates, Asian Americans have less cancer screening than other Americans. This review highlights the need to educate both Asian Americans to improve cancer literacy and health care providers to understand the important cancer risks of the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the U.S. Eliminating disparities is critical to achieving an equitable society for all Americans. THE ASIAN AMERICAN POPULATION Who are Asian Americans? In the broad terms "people of color" and "underrepresented minority," Asian Americans

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“…The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research, and Training has demonstrated language and culture Asian subgroups in clinical trials to reduce cancer burdens that may serve as examples for improving participation in screening. [33] Within some Asian subcultures, a lack of participation in self-care, and not questioning HCPs as they are viewed as authorities have been identified. [34] It is unknown how broadly these issues impact members of the LGBT community but should be assessed and addressed to expand cancer health literacy and participation in screening.…”

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Cancer Screening and Prevention in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community and Asian Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Members

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2020

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Participation in cancer screening and prevention (cessation of or reduction in modifiable health risk behaviors) are the most effective methods of reducing cancer morbidity and mortality. Some members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) communities have not participated in screening for a variety of reasons which have been explored in the literature. Common and unique behavioral risks are also reviewed. Knowledge about Asian members of the LGBT community participation in cancer screening and prevention is limited. This paper reviews the current literature on participation and barriers to cancer screening and prevention for the LGBT community and provides some insights for the Asian LGBT subcommunity. Potential interventions that have been demonstrated to be effective are presented for potential implementation within nursing practice and practice settings. Suggestions for future research are also provided to enhance the care of the LGBT community.

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“…At 10.2 per 100,000, Latina women experience the highest cervical cancer incidence rate of any racial or ethnic group (Siegel et al, 2016 ); Vietnamese women experience a five-fold risk relative to White women at 7 per 100,000 (Jin et al, 2016 ; Mann et al, 2015 ; National Cancer Institute [NCI], 2017 ). Although research on subgroups of Asian American women remains limited and their risk relative to other races and Asian ethnicities remains unexplored (Chen et al, 2018 ), some studies have shown that Vietnamese women have higher cervical cancer rates than other Asian American ethnicities, including Chinese, Filipinas, and Koreans (American Cancer Society, 2016 ; Gomez et al, 2013 ; Telli et al, 2011 ; Wang et al, 2010 ).…”

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Health Information Source Characteristics Matter: Adapting the Dissemination of an HPV Vaccine Intervention to Reach Latina and Vietnamese Women

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Latina and Vietnamese women are disproportionately burdened by human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cervical cancer and underutilize the HPV vaccine, which is an effective cancer prevention measure. To inform the adaptation of a National Cancer Institute’s evidence-based cancer control program, HPV Vaccine Decision Narratives, and because of the rapidly changing information concerning consumption patterns of young adults, we elicited preferences and characteristics associated with women’s interest in various health information sources, specifically for HPV vaccination. We conducted 50 interviews with young Latina and Vietnamese women at two Planned Parenthood health centers in Southern California. Interview questions were guided by the Channel Complementarity Theory and focused on understanding the multiple communication channels women turn to for health, and the characteristics that motivate their use. Our results showed that Latina and Vietnamese women turn to many sources, from online and social media to school health classes, mothers, and doctors. Specific characteristics that motivate women’s online use of health information included immediacy and access, convenience and credibility. When receiving HPV vaccine information, privacy, avoiding information overload, interpersonal engagement, and receiving health information from trusted sources was important. Our study advances the prevention literature by elevating the role of platform delivery considerations and emphasizing preferences to effectively reach Latina and Vietnamese women, who are disproportionately burdened by HPV cancers and are less aware of HPV vaccine prevention. These results can be used to further inform the dissemination of this cancer control program. Adaptation of the program should include changes to its delivery, such that trusted sources are used, and dissemination is coordinated to send a consistent message across multiple communication methods.

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The Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research, and Training (AANCART)'s contributions toward reducing Asian American cancer health disparities, 2000‐2017

Cited by 18 publications

References 38 publications

Disparities in Cancer Care and the Asian American Population

Disparities in Cancer Care and the Asian American Population

Cancer Screening and Prevention in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community and Asian Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Members

Health Information Source Characteristics Matter: Adapting the Dissemination of an HPV Vaccine Intervention to Reach Latina and Vietnamese Women

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