A Community Based Approach to Preventing Cervical Cancer
This three-phase project seeks to assess the current state of cervical cancer screening in immigrant communities, explore community knowledge and attitudes related to cervical cancer, and develop community-generated solutions to improve screening uptake. Using a mixed-methods approach, the project examines barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening through close collaboration with community partners, ensuring that findings reflect lived experiences and local contexts.
Improving Liver Cancer Health in Southeast Asian Communities: Closing the gap on liver cancer screening
Liver cancer incidence is increasing more rapidly than any other cancer in the United States, with a disproportionate burden borne by racial and ethnic minority populations. Migrants from East and Southeast Asia face particularly high risk due to chronic hepatitis B virus infection, which can lead to chronic liver inflammation, cirrhosis, and ultimately liver cancer.
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Disparities exist in the screening rates for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers between Hispanic and non-Hispanic White populations. Hispanic immigrants and/or individuals who have limited-English proficiency also experience additional vulnerabilities that contribute to this disparity. Culturally tailored interventions are needed to address breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer disparities among this population.
Closing the Gap
Patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have lower rates of cancer screening than their English-proficient counterparts in the United States. Local clinic data in Rochester, Minnesota, mirrors the national trends, with wide disparity gaps for cancer screening among patients with LEP.