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Abstract B73: Do generational cohort differences in social networks influence persistent and sporadic screeners' perceptions of breast cancer screening?
Conclusions: Screeners with younger social networks may in part be influenced to be sporadic screeners because they do not benefit from exposure to more mature and experienced individuals in their social networks. The excess of younger generation members in sporadic screeners' networks may expose them generally to people who do not screen (or have limited screening experience) due to age. This exposure would confirm for them that reservation women generally do not favor screening and would explain their mixed view of friends' screening behavior. The younger membership of sporadic screeners' networks also may explain why th...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - September 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sabaque, C., Nicometo, A. M., Vierkant, R., Petersen, W. O. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract A28: Effects of an education intervention about human papillomavirus self-testing for healthcare providers
Conclusions: A brief education intervention may be a low-cost and potentially effective strategy for increasing knowledge and affecting beliefs about HPV self-testing among healthcare providers and staff. Findings will be highly valuable for planning and developing future HPV self-test programs that include a component for healthcare providers.Citation Format: Mira L. Katz, Brynne Presser, Abigail Shoben, Mack T1 Ruffin, IV, Electra D. Paskett. Effects of an education intervention about human papillomavirus self-testing for healthcare providers. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth AACR Conference on the Science of Can...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Katz, M. L., Presser, B., Shoben, A., Ruffin, M. T., Paskett, E. D. Tags: Community-based Interventions: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract B76: Optimism and barriers to colonoscopy in low-income Latinos at average risk for colorectal cancer
Conclusions: Optimism appears to have a negative relationship with both components of distress: fear and worry; while fatalism is only positively correlated with worry but not fear. In addition, individuals with family history of any cancer type experience greater CRC distress. Interventions that promote optimistic beliefs may be able to reduce both level of fear and worry among Latinos referred for colonoscopy and potentially have a positive effect on screening outcomes.Citation Format: Elizaveta Efuni, Lina Jandorf, Cristina Villagra, Gary Winkel, Tatiana Starr, Katherine N. DuHamel. Optimism and barriers to colonoscopy ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - November 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Efuni, E., Jandorf, L., Villagra, C., Winkel, G., Starr, T., DuHamel, K. N. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract B54: Latina farmworkers: Relationships between Pap screening behaviors, acculturation, and cultural cancer screening scales
Conclusions: The two psychosocial factors associated with lack of past screening behavior reflect the negative beliefs about health professionals among Mexican immigrant farmworker women. Despite variability in time spent living in the U.S. and scores on an acculturation scale, these variables were not related to past screening or intent to screen. Other factors, such as access to health care, discrimination, and transportation issues need to be explored in future studies to understand their relationship with low screening rates in Latina subpopulations such as low-income Mexican farmworkers.Citation Format: Lisa C. Watson...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - November 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Watson, L. C., Tarasenko, Y., Alfonso, M., Reyes-Garcia, C., Luque, J. S. Tags: Gynecological Cancers: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Obstetric Ultrasound Guidelines and Recommendations: What’s New for 2015? NICHD Guidelines
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development held a multidisciplinary conference in 2012 to discuss indications for obstetrical ultrasound and for MRI during pregnancy to make recommendations that would optimize the yield of prenatal imaging while minimizing cost. The conference summary was published in 2014 and will be presented during this lecture. The summary discusses first trimester dating and screening from 11-13.9 weeks. During the second trimester, the use of ultrasound for dating is discussed, as well as screening for congenital anomalies, and monitoring cervical length.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - February 17, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Carol Benson Tags: Obstetric Ultrasound Guidelines and Recommendations - What's New For 2015 Source Type: research
Abstract B77: Knowledge of screening colonoscopy results and follow up recommendations among navigated patients
Conclusions: Despite education and access to care, our study highlights the need for continued education around CRS, since less that 40% of both navigated and non-navigated patients reported screening as a colon cancer preventative procedure. Although navigated patients were more aware of their colonoscopy results than non-navigated patients, this patient population was less aware of their follow-up recommendations. Future studies need to focus on minority populations in order to ensure equal benefit from CRS and to reduce disparities from this often-preventable cancer.Citation Format: Cassandra D.L Fritz, Keith Naylor, Ka...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - September 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fritz, C. D. L., Naylor, K., Kim, K. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract B98: Do demographic characteristics and theoretical mediators of health behavior differentiate American Indian adherent mammographic screeners from non-adherent screeners?
Conclusions: No single theoretical model appears to differentiate adherent from non-adherent screeners, but mediators associated with each of the various models do differentiate these screeners. These differentiating mediators should be considered for how they might guide development of interventions to improve screening behavior. The self-report nature of the survey demands that results be considered as tentative and limited, in any case, to the respondents of this tribe.Citation Format: Wesley O. Petersen, Ann M. Nicometo, Corinna Sabaque. Do demographic characteristics and theoretical mediators of health behavior differ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Petersen, W. O., Nicometo, A. M., Sabaque, C. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract B80: Perceived control over health and history of mammography screening in Hispanic/Latino women living in the Northeast United States
Conclusions: Low to moderate versus high levels of perceived control over health contribute to lower levels of mammography screening according to guidelines. Identifying ways to address perceived control over health will be critical to increasing mammography screening adherence in this under-resourced population.Citation Format: Beth A. Jones, Lianne Epstein, Inginia Genao, Marcella Nunez-Smith, Hosanna Soler Vila, Elizabeth Claus, Susan Nappi. Perceived control over health and history of mammography screening in Hispanic/Latino women living in the Northeast United States. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Seventh AACR Co...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - September 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jones, B. A., Epstein, L., Genao, I., Nunez-Smith, M., Vila, H. S., Claus, E., Nappi, S. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract A42: Breast and cervical cancer screening adherence among Latina women living in South Texas: Results from the Esperanza y Vida (Hope and Life) intervention
CONCLUSIONS These findings have implications for further culturally-tailored BC and CC education, screening interventions and patient navigation. Additional exploration of the influence of healthcare professionals and social networks in screening behaviors among this population is warranted.Citation Format: Jameisha B. Brown, Thelma C. Hurd, Thankham S. Sunil. Breast and cervical cancer screening adherence among Latina women living in South Texas: Results from the Esperanza y Vida (Hope and Life) intervention. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Eth...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brown, J. B., Hurd, T. C., Sunil, T. S. Tags: Community-based Participatory Research: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract C90: Examining racial and ethnic disparities in HPV awareness and the association of trust in cancer information from physicians among males
Conclusion: In general, men are not receiving the information about the HPV or how it is transmitted. Furthermore, racial/ethnic differences were found in being informed about the HPV vaccine and trust in receiving cancer information from physicians. Findings suggest that men's lack of knowledge about HPV and the lack of trust of cancer information from physicians may be linked to a lack of HPV vaccinations. Future health communications efforts should explore community-based and culturally sensitive methods to disseminate HPV information to men.Note: This abstract was not presented at the conference.Citation Format: Dexter...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cooper, D. L., Hernandez, N. D., Rollins, L., Henry-Akintobi, T., McCallister, C. Tags: Vaccines and Immunoprevention: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract B71: The effect of knowledge on cancer screening intentions and behaviors among African Americans
Conclusions: Study findings suggest that individuals closer in age to a specific cancer screening guideline demonstrate a positive association between cancer screening knowledge and behavioral intentions linked to obtaining cancer screening. The findings highlight the importance of increasing early and consistent education about cancer screenings to encourage early detection of cancer and to ultimately reduce the disparity in cancer mortality rates. Further research should be conducted to explore the additional factors that influence knowledge of cancer screening methods and guidelines and how that level of knowledge affec...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kapadia, A. D., Elmi, A., Bone, L., Bell, C., Tussaduq, S., Scott, T., Mbah, O., Dobs, A. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract A36: Exploring the climate, barriers, and possible approaches to implementing genetic cancer risk assessment in Latin America: A roundtable discussion
Genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) is an interdisciplinary medical subspecialty practice that employs a growing arsenal of genetic and genomic tools to identify individuals and families with increased risk for cancer, often prior to the onset of disease, when early detection or prevention strategies are most effective. Access to GCRA is a standard of care in most developed countries, but is not available in most of Latin America. In March of 2014, City of Hope in Duarte, CA, conducted a roundtable discussion forum with 16 Latin American physicians representing Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico. The purpose...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - September 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chavez, T., Nehoray, B., Obregon-Tito, A., Ricker, C., Solomon, I., Niell-Swiller, M., Ryback, C., Abugattas, J. E., Sullcahuaman, Y., Noriega, M. F., Orduz, A. I., Melo, J. M., Chaves, A., Gallardo, L., Villarreal, C., Shaw, R., Alvarez, R. M., Morales, Tags: Genetic Testing and Counseling: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract B84: Influence of acculturation, ethnic identity, and Latino origin on barriers to colonoscopy in low-income Latinos: A longitudinal study
Discussion: We found an association between change in fear and worry scores, and ethnic identity. Interventions that address negative emotions regarding CRC screening procedures/results should also consider addressing the influence of individual characteristics (e.g., commitment and sense of belonging to their ethnic group) on CRC screening among Latinos referred to colonoscopy.Citation Format: Marimer Santiago-Rivas, Lina Jandorf, Katherine DuHamel. Influence of acculturation, ethnic identity, and Latino origin on barriers to colonoscopy in low-income Latinos: A longitudinal study. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eight...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - April 14, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Santiago-Rivas, M., Jandorf, L., DuHamel, K. Tags: Screening and Early Detection: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract A05: Does Dual Use of Cigarettes and Little Cigars/Cigarillos Increase the Risk for Nicotine Dependence Among Young Adults?
Conclusions. Results showed that dual use behavior is common and that there is differential risk of nicotine dependence by tobacco use subgroup type and by racial/ethnic and gender groups. Marijuana in LCCs may increase addiction to cigarettes for males, females, and Hispanics, but not for African Americans. These data are complex, but point to the need to develop tailored health messages for cigarette-only users and dual users.Citation Format: Pebbles Fagan, Pallav Pokhrel, Thaddeus Herzog, Mignonne Guy, Ian Pagano, Kymberle Sterling. Does Dual Use of Cigarettes and Little Cigars/Cigarillos Increase the Risk for Nicotine ...
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 4, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fagan, P., Pokhrel, P., Herzog, T., Guy, M., Pagano, I., Sterling, K. Tags: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substance Abuse: Poster Presentations - Proffered Abstracts Source Type: research
Intermedix Brings Over 400 Health and Safety Professionals to Nashville for 2017 Summit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Intermedix Corporation brought over 400 physicians and disaster preparedness officials from the local, state and federal levels to Nashville this week for the company’s 2017 summit conference which took place Monday through Thursday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Each year, Intermedix organizes this three-day event which includes numerous networking opportunities, breakout sessions to exchange pioneering ideas and information sessions that focus on various timely and pertinent subjects within the overall health and safety ecosystem.
“The summit is our annual opportuni...
Source: JEMS Administration and Leadership - May 11, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Intermedix Tags: Industry News Administration and Leadership Source Type: news
