Primary and Secondary Prevention Interventions to Reduce Risk Factors Associated with Colorectal Cancer in High-Risk Groups: a Systematic Literature Review
This study systematically reviewed articles from PubMed, Google Scholar, and EBSCO using specific search terms to find relevant articles. Sixteen articles were identified for full-text review, which were categorized as non-drug interventions (n = 7) and drug interventions (n = 9). Non-drug interventions focused primarily on increasing screening in those with a first-degree relative (FDR) with CRC or those with Lynch syndrome (LS). Interventions that increased CRC screening often had a tailored component and were otherwise varied in study designs and intervention ty pe. Drug interventions focused on the use of NSAID...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 24, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Preferences for Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women and Men in Kenya: Key Considerations for Designing Implementation Strategies to Increase Screening Uptake
AbstractBreast and cervical cancer incidence rates and mortality rates in Kenya are high. Screening is globally accepted as a strategy for early detection and downstaging of these cancers for better outcomes, but despite the efforts established by the Kenyan government to provide these services to eligible populations, uptake has remained disproportionately low. Using data from a larger study aimed at understanding the implementation and scale-up of cervical cancer screening services, we analyzed data to compare the preferences for breast and cervical cancer screening services between men and women (25 –49 years) in rur...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Development and Feasibility Testing of a Multilevel Intervention to Increase Hepatitis C Virus Screening Among Baby Boomers in Primary Care
This study included two phases: intervention development (phase 1) and feasibility testing (phase 2). In phase 1, we partnered with a Community Advisory Board and a Provider Advisory Board to develop a multilevel intervention to increase HCV screening to be delivered to both providers and patients in primary care. Phase 2 assessed intervention feasibility, acceptability, and usability by conducting Concurrent Think Aloud (CTA) interviews and surveys using previously validated scales with patients (n = 8) and providers (n = 7).Phase 1 results: The patient-level intervention included a mailed reminder letter and CDC ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Readability of Online Patient Education Materials for Graft-Versus-Host Disease
AbstractGraft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a complex systemic diagnosis which is associated with significant symptom distress in patients. Patient education has shown to mitigate uncertainty and distress, but to our knowledge, no studies have evaluated patient education materials on GVHD. We characterized the readability and understandability of patient education materials on GVHD available online. We conducted a Google search of the top 100 non-sponsored search results, selecting for full-text patient education that is not peer-reviewed or a news article. We evaluated the text of the eligible search results against the F...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Adaptation of a Multimedia Chemotherapy Educational Intervention for Latinos: Letting Patient Narratives Speak for Themselves
This study aims to adapt a video-based, multimedia chemotherapy educational intervention to meet the needs of US Latinos with advanced gastrointestinal malignancies. A five-step hybrid adaptation process involved (1) creating a multidisciplinary team with diverse Latino subject experts, (2) appraising the parent intervention, (3) identifying key cultural considerations from a systematic literature review and semi-structured Latino patient/caregiver interviews, (4) revising the intervention, highlighting culturally relevant themes through video interviews with Latino cancer patients, and (5) target population review with re...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Provider Confidence and Perceived Barriers when Recommending the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to Parents
Abstract
Provider recommendation for the HPV vaccine is considered a critical determinant of vaccine uptake compared to other interventions such as parent education. However, providers cite continued barriers to discuss the vaccines with parents including sexual concerns and other misconceptions. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to evaluate physician knowledge and comfort discussing the vaccine with parents and perceived barriers to vaccine uptake among pediatric residents and attending physicians at a university-affiliated county health clinic. Physicians completed surveys guided by HPV Roundtable informatio...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 4, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Do Radiation Oncology Residents Have a Preferred Radiation Treatment Planning Review Format?
AbstractIn an era of increasing virtual communication, we
aimed to investigate current formats used by radiation oncology residents for
reviewing radiation treatment plans with attendings, preferences for formats,
and reasons contributing to preferences. Residents enrolled in Canadian
radiation oncology programs received questionnaires examining training level,
typical review formats, preferred format, and reasons for preference. Analysis
excluded PGY-1s due to insufficient exposure. Fifty-two residents participated.
National response rate was 55%. Overall, hybrid review was the most used format
(77...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Implementation of an Evidence-Based Intervention with Safety Net Clinics to Improve Mammography Appointment Adherence Among Underserved Women
AbstractThe Peace of Mind Program is an evidence-based intervention to improve mammography appointment adherence in underserved women. The aim of this study was to assess effectiveness of the intervention and implementation of the intervention in safety net clinics. The intervention was implemented through a non-randomized stepped wedge cluster hybrid study design with 19 Federally Qualified Health Centers and charity care clinics within the Greater Houston area. A multivariable generalized estimating equation logistic regression was conducted to examine mammography appointment adherence. A survey assessing Consolidated Fr...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Pot Song as a Novel Cancer Communication Intervention: Lessons Learned from Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Culturally Grounded Intervention for Breast Cancer Education in Rural Bangladesh
AbstractTargeted public education may offer an approach to achieving more effective treatment in countries like Bangladesh, where breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women. Effective cancer education interventions address the target population ’s cultural and contextual needs. However, there is little published literature to guide the development of educational cancer interventions in a region where lack of resources combined with cultural stigma about cancer contribute to poor breast health outcomes for women. The goal of the current s tudy was to design, test, and evaluate a culturally grounded interven...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Using the Community Readiness Model to Assess American Indian Communities Readiness to Address Cancer Prevention and Control Programs
AbstractCancer disparities continue among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations while they have decreased among other racial and ethnic groups. No studies were found that utilized the Community Readiness Model (CRM) to ascertain the readiness of Tribal and American Indian organizations to participate in cancer research and cancer prevention and control initiatives. The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention conducted an assessment of the status of American Indian communities ’ readiness to implement activities for prevention, early detection, and treatment to improve AI/AN cancer rates. The ass...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Twitter as a Medical Media Among French Young Oncologists: Results from a National Survey
AbstractSince its launch in 2006, Twitter has become a commonly used platform for sharing medical information, especially in the field of oncology. However, its role and impact on young oncologists ’ education remain unclear. Moreover, COVID-19 and congress virtualization is likely to have modified Twitter use by the medical society.We conducted a national survey (27 questions) in France among medical oncology, hematology, and radiation therapy young doctors to help better understand the role played by Twitter on their medical education. One hundred eighty-three young oncologists participated in our survey. A majority do...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The Impact of Receipt of Information on Prostate-Specific Antigen Testing on Screening with the Prostate-Specific Antigen Test
This study is aimed at examining the impact of discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of the PSA test among men that fit the prostate cancer screening guidelines determined by the American Urological Association (AUA). This cross-sectional study used secondary data from the 2018 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in the USA. The analytic sample was determined based on the American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines for prostate cancer screening (n = 54,607). Approximately, 89.5% of men underwent PSA testing. The odds of PSA testing were higher for men who received information on only the adv...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 18, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Using Community Health Advisors to Increase Lung Cancer Screening Awareness in the Black Belt: a Pilot Study
AbstractDisease stage at the time of diagnosis is the most important determinant of prognosis for lung cancer. Despite demonstrated effectiveness of lung cancer screening (LCS) in reducing lung cancer mortality, early detection continues to elude populations with the highest risk for lung cancer death. Consistent with the national rate, current screening rate in Alabama is dismal at 4.2%. While public awareness of LCS may be a likely cause, there are no studies that have thoroughly evaluated current knowledge of LCS within the Deep South. Therefore, we measured LCS knowledge before and after receiving education delivered b...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 18, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effects of Health Literacy Promotion Programs for Preventing Opisthorchiasis and Cholangiocarcinoma: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
AbstractCholangiocarcinoma (CCA), caused mainly byOpisthorchis viverrini (OV) infection, is a public health issue. Health literacy can play a significant role in preventing OV and CCA and adopting preventive behaviors. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate, summarize, and synthesize the current evidence on health literacy programs for preventing OV and CCA.A systematic literature search, with Thai and English languages, was performed using electronic databases through PubMed, Google Scholar, ThaiJo, ThaiLis, and Embase to identify studies examining health literacy programs to prevent OV and CCA. We followed PRISMA 2020 g...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Development and Evaluation of Brief Web-Based Education for Primary Care Providers to Address Inequities in Lung Cancer Screening and Smoking Cessation Treatment
We report the feasibility and impact of pairing a self-directed Lung Cancer Health Disparities (HD) Web-based course with the National Training Network Lung Cancer Screening (LuCa) course on primary care providers’ knowledge about LCS and the health disparities associated with LCS. In a quasi-experimental study, primary care providers (N = 91) recruited from the MedStar Health System were assigned to complete the LuCa course only vs. the LuCa + HD courses. We measured pre-post –LCS-related knowledge and opinions about the courses. The majority (60.4%) of providers were resident physicians. There was no significant diff...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
