Lina Jandorf

..Future efforts to reduce cancer screening disparities in this population will include patient navigation and improved access to standard-of-care screening such as colonoscopy. Cancer 2006. (c) 2006 American Cancer Society...

..Very little is known about the direct costs of implementing PN programs. The objective of the current study was to perform a detailed cost analysis of PN programs at the authors' institution from an institutional perspective...

..S. regions, with implications for informing the expansion and replication of the program in other regions of the country...

..Interventions that educate physicians and patients regarding colonoscopy screening guidelines, increase physicians' screening referrals, and reduce patients' fear are needed...

..1% vs. 25%, P=.086). Thus, a PN system successfully increases CRC screening rates among a predominantly minority population of low socioeconomic status...

..Meanwhile, little is known regarding potential within-group acculturation and psychological differences underlying perceived barriers to genetic testing among women of African descent...

..To investigate high-risk breast cancer survivors' risk reduction decision making and decisional conflict after an uninformative BRCA1/2 test...

..This study evaluates the association between socioeconomic, medical and psychosocial factors and the use of endoscopy in low-income minority women...

..A PN improves compliance with screening colonoscopy in low-income minorities. Larger studies are needed to evaluate what features of navigation are most effective in facilitating completion of screening colonoscopy...

..Researchers should continue investigating how sociocultural factors influence screening adherence among Hispanics, using larger and more geographically diverse samples...

..The current study explored the relationship between temporal orientation and pros and cons of BRCA testing among 140 women of African descent with a family history suggestive of a genetic mutation predisposing to breast cancer...

..Study results may help inform the development of culturally-appropriate health education outreach materials and programs targeted to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding about genetic testing for cancer risk within Latinas...

..This study investigated the use of patient navigation within an open-access referral system and its effects on colonoscopy completion rates among urban minorities...

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..Patient characteristics, differences between gastrointestinal diseases among probands, subjective distress in relation to perception of colorectal cancer, and quality of life were examined...

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..Meanwhile, little is known about barriers to genetic counseling among Latinas at increased risk of inherited breast cancer...

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..This information extends our understanding of community participation in health interventions and will assist in the development of effective interventions in the Latino community...

..Understanding the reasons that participants choose to participate in research studies will ultimately assist researchers close the gap in minority representation, allowing for greater generalizability of research findings...

..We sought to assess factors related to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening adherence among immigrant, Hispanic women in Harlem, New York City...

..However, CRC screening rates, particularly by endoscopy, are dismally low. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors associated with adherence to endoscopic screening using the emergency department (ED) population...

..Findings demonstrate the importance of considering social context when investigating patient decision making...

..Survivors in Spirit (SIS) is an intervention that addresses this problem through lay health workers (LHWs)...

..Furthermore, there were no significant differences in LHWs' and Pros' reported self-efficacy and satisfaction with training. Findings support the use of diverse strategies to train and prepare LHWs as patient navigators...

..Lack of knowledge about CRC is one barrier to screening that may contribute to underutilization of screening for minority populations. Further educational efforts should be targeted to these health care professionals...

..These findings support the importance of identifying genetic testing attitudes that may be culturally specific in order to promote culturally competent care by genetic risk professionals...

..This research provides insight into the variability that exists among Hispanics and can help improve understanding of important determinants that may influence Pap test screening among diverse Hispanics...

..In conclusion, SASH is useful and valid for assessing acculturation among Hispanics; however, a shortened version or acculturation proxy variables could also be utilized...

..This study examined correlates of CAM use among colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors, an understudied population that experiences many physical and psychological difficulties...

..Using the identified preferences for sources of information among this growing segment of the US population could inform interventions to address the important public health issue of CRC disparities...

..These findings can be applied to outreach efforts to effectively increase participation and enhance screening practices and benefits in other regions...

..To assess predictors of cervical cancer screening among African American and Latina women, a needs assessment survey was conducted, exploring screening behavior, knowledge, and access to health care...

..02). Having a DR history of CRC also predicted higher CRC-specific distress, but only among patients diagnosed more recently (p = 0.03). Clinical implications of these findings are discussed along with future research directions...

..Physician recommendation has consistently shown to improve CRC screening...

..These results informed a survey to better understand CRC screening among Hispanics in a cross-sectional study. The information from both will direct the development of interventions to increase CRC screening among Hispanics...

..This study investigated the educational needs of frontline healthcare clinicians about cancer family history and genetic counseling for cancer risk...

..The context in which these women perceive, experience, and respond to these HRQL challenges can provide important information for planning a culturally appropriate palliative care treatment plan...

..01) adhered most to BC screening guidelines. Heterogeneity in BC and CC screening was found among Hispanic sub-groups and suggests that health promotion programs should be tailored appropriately, particularly among recent immigrants...

..The present study was conducted to determine the sensitivity and specificity of a second-generation assay (version 2) that uses improved DNA stabilization/isolation techniques and a new promoter methylation marker...

..Education was seen as a critical area of need and intervention...

..The present study investigated relations between reported childhood abuse and recent traumatic stress symptoms in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer (n=330)...

..Recommendations for addressing these challenges are discussed...

..Further research is needed to study the efficacy of the new model. Cancer 2007. (c) 2006 American Cancer Society...

..The model was not able to be effectively replicated with just the "turnkey" toolbox approach, but required additional technical assistance...

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..Latino immigrants are at higher risk of death from breast and cervical cancer, necessitating effective cancer education interventions...

..Physician and family recommendation were also strong correlates. A similar set of factors was associated with stage of adoption of CRC screening...