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411. #CRCFREE: Using Social Media to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk in Rural Adults - Resources
Date: May 2020

Results of a study to examine the applicability, feasibility, efficacy, and acceptability of #CRCFree, a 12-week Facebook-based intervention intended to reduce multiple risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC) in rural Appalachian adults aged 50 or more who are at risk for CRC. Features demographics and statistics on changes in CRC risk factors during the course of the intervention.

...Cancer Risk in Rural Adults --- Results of a study to examine the applicability, feasibility, efficacy...

412. Cancer-Related Beliefs and Perceptions in Appalachia: Findings from 3 States - Resources
Date: Mar 2019

Highlights a study on the beliefs and perceptions about cancer held by people in Appalachia. Bases conclusions on the results of a survey of rural Appalachian counties in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

...Cancer-Related Beliefs and Perceptions in Appalachia: Findings from 3 States --- Highlights a study on the beliefs...

413. American Indian Women Cancer Survivors' Perceptions and Experiences with Conventional and Non-Conventional Mental Health Care for Depressive Symptoms - Resources
Date: Feb 2021

A qualitative analysis using the Framework of Historical Oppression, Resilience, and Transcendence (FHORT) to examine culturally specific perceptions and experiences of American Indian (AI) women cancer survivors and barriers involved when seeking conventional and tribally-based mental health services for symptoms of depression.

...Cancer Survivors' Perceptions and Experiences with Conventional and Non-Conventional Mental Health Care for Depressive...

414. Rural Disparities in Surgical Care from Gynecologic Oncologists Among Midwestern Ovarian Cancer Patients - Resources
Date: Nov 2020

Compares the surgeries of 1,003 rural and urban women between 18 and 89 with ovarian cancer between 2010 and 2012 in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa with particular focus on access to gynecologic oncologist specialists. Discusses referral practices, distances to specialists, and outcomes of surgeries with specialists compared to non-specialists.

...Cancer Patients --- Compares the surgeries of 1,003 rural and urban women between 18 and 89 with...

415. Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Perspectives of Key Players from Social Networks in a Low-Income Rural US Region - Resources
Date: Feb 2016

Reports on a study based on interviews with "key players" within the social networks of rural Appalachian communities of Kentucky and Ohio. Discusses the role these individuals can play in promoting colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and identifies the perceived barriers to CRC screenings within their communities.

...Cancer Prevention: Perspectives of Key Players from Social Networks in a Low-Income Rural US Region...

416. Cancer Care Coordination in Rural Hawaii: A Focus Group Study - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

Presents results from focus group discussions about challenges and facilitators of coordinated care with 8 rural cancer patients receiving active treatment in Hawaii. Identifies themes related to access to care, insurance, travel, electronic patient portal use, and more.

...Cancer Care Coordination in Rural Hawaii: A Focus Group Study --- Presents results from focus group...

417. Salud es Vida: Development of a Cervical Cancer Education Curriculum for Promotora Outreach With Latina Farmworkers in Rural Southern Georgia - Resources
Date: Dec 2011

Discusses the development and evaluation of a community health worker curriculum intended to inform Hispanic farmworker women about cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and the HPV vaccine.

...Cancer Education Curriculum for Promotora Outreach With Latina Farmworkers in Rural Southern Georgia --- Discusses the development...

418. Bridging Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Mexican Women in U.S. Rural and Urban Areas - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Examines factors influencing breast cancer screening disparities among 350 Mexican immigrant women aged 40+ in rural and urban communities in Illinois. Compares rural and urban prevalence of barriers and facilitators to screening, including data on geographic and cultural factors.

...Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Mexican Women in U.S. Rural and Urban Areas --- Examines...

419. Elevated Colorectal Cancer Incidence among American Indian/Alaska Native Persons in Alaska Compared to Other Populations Worldwide - Resources
Date: Mar 2023

Presents the results of a study comparing American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) colorectal cancer (CRC) rates in Alaska for 2018 to CRC rates among tribal and racial populations in other regions of the US, and internationally. Results of this study will be used to inform healthcare organizations about policies and practices supporting CRC screening for the reduction of the disease.

...Cancer Incidence among American Indian/Alaska Native Persons in Alaska Compared to Other Populations Worldwide --- Presents...

420. Dicamba Use and Cancer Incidence in the Agricultural Health Study: An Updated Analysis - Resources
Date: Aug 2020

Highlights a study on the connection between colon and lung cancers in farmers and farmworkers and use of the herbicide dicamba. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study and breaks it down by age, crops/animals produced, and other pesticides used, among other measures.

...Cancer Incidence in the Agricultural Health Study: An Updated Analysis --- Highlights a study on the connection...