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Implementing A Mobile Saliva Rinse Screening For P16 Markers For Hpv (Human Papillomavirus) Positive Head And Neck Cancers In Central Kentucky, Madeline Brown
Implementing A Mobile Saliva Rinse Screening For P16 Markers For Hpv (Human Papillomavirus) Positive Head And Neck Cancers In Central Kentucky, Madeline Brown
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Rates of HPV-related head and neck cancers are increasing across the nation and more specifically, there has been a significant increase in the state of Kentucky. This study focuses on the implementation of a mobile clinic saliva-rinse screening program. This program will be set up at UK Athletics Men's basketball and football games in hopes of recruiting middle aged men ages 45-60, who are the target audience of the study. This is the population with highest prevalence for HPV positive head and neck cancers and also the population least likely to visit their health providers regularly. A quick saliva rinse …