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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Perspectives Of Key Players From Social Networks In A Low-Income Rural Us Region, Nancy E. Schoenberg, Kathryn Eddens, Adam Jonas, Claire Snell-Rood, Christina R. Studts, Benjamin Broder-Oldach, Mira L. Katz
Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Perspectives Of Key Players From Social Networks In A Low-Income Rural Us Region, Nancy E. Schoenberg, Kathryn Eddens, Adam Jonas, Claire Snell-Rood, Christina R. Studts, Benjamin Broder-Oldach, Mira L. Katz
Behavioral Science Faculty Publications
Social networks influence health behavior and health status. Within social networks, “key players” often influence those around them, particularly in traditionally underserved areas like the Appalachian region in the USA. From a total sample of 787 Appalachian residents, we identified and interviewed 10 key players in complex networks, asking them what comprises a key player, their role in their network and community, and ideas to overcome and increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Key players emphasized their communication skills, resourcefulness, and special occupational and educational status in the community. Barriers to CRC screening included negative perceptions of the colonoscopy screening procedure, …
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates In Shelby County, Tennessee Through The Implementation Of Flu-Fit In Community Clinics And Pharmacies, Samantha Wang
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) proposes implementing of Flu-FIT in community clinics and pharmacies to increase colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) rates in Shelby County, Tennessee. Flu-FIT is an evidenced-based program that involves health care providers offering patients between 50 and 75 years of age the fecal-immunochemical test at the time the patients receive their annual influenza vaccine along with counseling on colorectal cancer and reminder phone calls. Flu-FIT aligns with the mission of SCHD to “promote, protect, and improve the health and environment of all Shelby County residents.” The project’s short term outcomes include increasing CRCS rates in patients …