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Evaluation Of African-American And White Racial Classification In A Surveillance, Epidemiology, And End Results Cancer Registry, Diva A. Patel, Alicia Knowles, Ann G. Schwartz, Kendra Schwartz
Evaluation Of African-American And White Racial Classification In A Surveillance, Epidemiology, And End Results Cancer Registry, Diva A. Patel, Alicia Knowles, Ann G. Schwartz, Kendra Schwartz
FMPHS Faculty Publications
Objectives: This study evaluated the validity of registry-reported race for individuals who participated in research studies conducted since 1980 through the Metropolitan Detroit Cancer Surveillance System (MDCSS), a Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program registry.
Methods: 5329 individuals who self-identified as African American or White and were classified in the MDCSS registry as African American or White were included. Self-identified and registry-reported race were compared, and associations between demographics and racial misclassification were examined.
Results: Most self-identified African Americans and Whites were correctly classified (sensitivity= 98.5%, specificity=99.7%). Males were two times more likely to be misclassified than females [odds …
Instrument Modification In Urinary Incontinence Research In Minority Women, Karen Novielli
Instrument Modification In Urinary Incontinence Research In Minority Women, Karen Novielli
Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)
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Feasibility Of A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program In An Underserved Population, Molly Rose, Christine A. Arenson
Feasibility Of A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program In An Underserved Population, Molly Rose, Christine A. Arenson
Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)
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