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Effects Of Colon Cancer Risk Counseling For First-Degree Relatives, Karen Glanz, Alana D. Steffen, Lauren Taglialatela Jul 2007

Effects Of Colon Cancer Risk Counseling For First-Degree Relatives, Karen Glanz, Alana D. Steffen, Lauren Taglialatela

Faculty and Research Publications

Background: Individuals with a first-degree relative who has had colorectal cancer are at increased risk for colorectal cancer and thus can benefit from early detection. Tailored risk counseling may increase adherence to screening guidelines in these persons. The present study evaluated a culturally sensitive Colon Cancer Risk Counseling (CCRC) intervention for relatives of colorectal cancer patients.

Methods: A randomized trial evaluated personalized CCRC sessions with print materials and follow-up phone calls compared with a comparable General Health Counseling (GHC) intervention. One hundred and seventy-six siblings and children of colorectal cancer patients, living in Hawaii, were assessed at baseline and 4 …


2007 - The Twelfth Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars Apr 2007

2007 - The Twelfth Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

The full program book from the Twelfth Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, held on April 23, 2007. Includes abstracts from the presentations and posters.


Consistency, Precision, And Accuracy Of Optical And Electromagnetic Shape-Capturing Systems For Digital Measurement Of Residual-Limb Anthropometrics Of Persons With Transtibial Amputation, Mark Geil Jan 2007

Consistency, Precision, And Accuracy Of Optical And Electromagnetic Shape-Capturing Systems For Digital Measurement Of Residual-Limb Anthropometrics Of Persons With Transtibial Amputation, Mark Geil

Faculty and Research Publications

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