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Website Search Results for: cancer

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421. Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural and Poor-Resourced Communities - Resources
Date: Aug 2018

Reports on a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach testing the usefulness of Empowering Communities for Life (EC4L), a culturally appropriate and community relevant intervention, developed to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in two rural and underserved counties within the Mississippi Delta region of Arkansas. Describes the CBPR model, and the preliminary training and collaboration with community partners, and discusses participant barriers and facilitators to effective screening.

...Cancer Screening in Rural and Poor-Resourced Communities --- Reports on a community-based participatory research...

422. Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Health Care Systems Using Evidence-Based Interventions - Resources
Date: Aug 2018

Evaluation results for the first program year of the Colorectal Cancer Control Program, a CDC-funded initiative intended to increase screening by primary care and gastroenterological providers among medically underserved populations. Features statistics on participating primary care clinics and screening-eligible patient population counts, with breakdowns by metro, urban, and rural locations.

...Cancer Screening in Health Care Systems Using Evidence-Based Interventions --- Evaluation results for the first...

423. Rural-Metropolitan Disparities in Ovarian Cancer Survival: A Statewide Population-based Study - Resources
Date: Jun 2018

Examines rural-urban disparities in ovarian cancer survival rates in Utah. Assesses other factors related to differences in all-cause mortality among participants of this study, including age, weight, and baseline comorbidities.

...Cancer Survival: A Statewide Population-based Study --- Examines rural-urban disparities in ovarian cancer survival...

424. Barriers and Facilitators for Low-Dose Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening in Rural Populations in the United States: A Scoping Review Protocol - Resources
Date: Nov 2022

Describes a scoping review methodology to research rural health disparities related to low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screenings in rural areas of the United States.

...Cancer Screening in Rural Populations in the United States: A Scoping Review Protocol --- Describes a scoping...

425. Mortality-to-Incidence Ratios by U.S. Congressional District: Implications for Epidemiologic, Dissemination and Implementation Research, and Public Health Policy - Resources
Date: Dec 2019

Analyzes congressional district-specific mortality-to-incidence ratios (MIR) between 2011 and 2015 for all cancers and for cancers of breast, cervix, colorectal, esophagus, lung, oral, pancreas, and prostate cancers. Compares MIRs across regions, state Medicaid expansion status, race, and rurality. Discusses implications for policymakers and researchers.

...cancers and for cancers of breast, cervix, colorectal, esophagus, lung, oral, pancreas, and prostate cancers...

426. Three Large Scale Surveys Highlight the Complexity of Cervical Cancer Under-Screening Among Women 45-65 Years of Age in the United States - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Examines cervical cancer screening rates based on data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Health Center Patient Survey, and the Health Information National Trends Survey. Discusses demographics, including rural and urban location, and screening rates by age, location, education level, race and ethnicity, and insurance coverage.

...Cancer Under-Screening Among Women 45-65 Years of Age in the United States --- Examines...

427. Rural-Urban Disparities in Preventive Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women With Early-Onset Dementia - Resources
Date: May 2023

Results of a study examining the differences in use of preventive cancer screenings between patients with or without early-onset Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), and comparing use of the screenings in rural versus urban areas. Features statistics on rates of preventive Pap smears and mammograms, with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.

...Cancer Screening Among Women With Early-Onset Dementia --- Results of a study examining the differences...

428. State of Geographic Access to Cancer Treatment Trials in the United States: Are Studies Located Where Patients Live? - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Examines disparities in geographic access to cancer clinical trials through an analysis of trial availability at the county level and drive time to reach available trials. Includes data on demographics and other characteristics of high and low access counties, including metropolitan-nonmetropolitan comparisons. Provides color-coded maps showing access at the county and state levels.

...Cancer Treatment Trials in the United States: Are Studies Located Where Patients Live? --- Examines disparities...

429. NCHS Rapid Surveys System: Round 3 - Family Health History, Genetic Testing for Cancer and Heart Disease, and Sexual Health - Resources
Date: 2024

Interactive data on family health history, genetic testing for cancer and heart disease, and sexual health among adults between January and February 2024. Includes tables and charts on information gathering and sharing habits, healthcare utilization, and more. Breaks down data by various demographics including urbanicity.

...Cancer and Heart Disease, and Sexual Health --- Interactive data on family health history, genetic testing...

430. The Association Between Breast Cancer Capacity and Resources with Incidence and Mortality in Arizona's Low Populous Counties - Resources
Date: Jul 2021

Study examining breast cancer service capacity and incidence and mortality rates for low populous counties in Arizona based on CMS National Provider Identifier data. Compares rural and urban data and discusses opportunities for increasing access to preventative services.

...Cancer Capacity and Resources with Incidence and Mortality in Arizona's Low Populous Counties --- Study...