Development of a Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention for Alaska Native People During a Pandemic Year

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Examines the development and implementation of a screening methodology for colorectal cancer (CRC) in Alaska Native (AN) populations. Analyzes 32 rural/remote AN communities who received various community-based CRC screening interventions compared to 14 AN communities who received opportunistic care for CRC screening. Includes discussion about barriers and challenges of screening in rural AN populations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Christie A. Flanagan, Lila J. Finney Rutten, John B. Kisiel, et al.

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 30, 101016

12/2022

Cancer · Health screening · Infectious diseases · Research methods and resources · Tribal communities · Alaska