Effect of Educational Intervention on Self-Sampling Acceptability and Follow-Up Paps in Border Dwelling Hispanic Females.

Objective: The aims of the study were to evaluate the effect of a community outreach worker (promotora)-led high-intensity educational intervention compared with control without promotora-led intervention on cervical cancer screening preference (Pap smear vs self-sampling) and to determine the effect of this preference on subsequent screening completion.

Materials And Methods: This randomized controlled trial compared the effect of educational intervention on women's preferences for self-sampling for human papillomavirus. Inclusion criteria were women aged 30 to 65 years and no cervical cancer screening in 3 years or more.

Association of Metabolic Syndrome and Human Papillomavirus Infection in Men and Women Residing in the United States.

An estimated 33% of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome (MetS), which has been associated with an increased risk for various cancer types. Theories of synergism among components of MetS that increase cancer risk via chronic inflammation and oxidative stress have been proposed. We hypothesize that men and women with MetS may have compromised immunological response resulting in increased risk for persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Decision-Making Preferences Among Older Hispanics Participating in a Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening Program.

Shared decision making has been shown to improve patients experience and satisfaction with care within the health care setting but it is not clear that all patients want to play an active role in health care decisions. The aim of this study is to describe general decision control preferences among a predominantly Spanish speaking Hispanic population. This is a cross-sectional study using the Control Preference Scale to assess decision-making preference.

Accuracy of weight loss information in Spanish search engine results on the internet.

Objective: To systematically assess the quality of online information related to weight loss that Spanish speakers in the U.S. are likely to access.

Evaluation of the Effect of a Promotora-led Educational Intervention on Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Knowledge Among Predominantly Hispanic Primary Care Patients on the US-Mexico Border.

Despite declining cervical cancer rates, ethnic minorities continue to bear an unequal burden in morbidity and mortality. While access to screening is a major barrier, low levels of knowledge and cultural influences have been found to play a part in underutilization of preventive services. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of a promontora-led educational intervention on cervical cancer and human papillomavirus knowledge in mainly Hispanic females attending a primary care clinic.

Women's Attitudes Toward Cervicovaginal Self-Sampling for High-Risk HPV Infection on the US-Mexico Border.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptability and intention to use cervicovaginal self-sampling for high-risk human papillomavirus infection after receiving an educational intervention among the predominantly Hispanic population residing along the US-Mexico border.

Methods: Women received an educational intervention about cervical cancer prevention through screening with conventional cytology and with self-sampling for high-risk human papillomavirus. After the educational intervention, women performed the self-sampling test.

Analysis of the accuracy of weight loss information search engine results on the internet.

Objectives: We systematically identified and evaluated the quality and comprehensiveness of online information related to weight loss that users were likely to access.

Methods: We evaluated the content quality, accessibility of the information, and author credentials for Web sites in 2012 that were identified from weight loss specific queries that we generated. We scored the content with respect to available evidence-based guidelines for weight loss.

Attitudes toward self-sampling for cervical cancer screening among primary care attendees living on the US-Mexico border.

Background: Hispanic women living along the US border with Mexico have one of the highest cervical cancer mortality rates in the nation, owing in part to lower rates of screening. The barriers to screening in this population include lack of access to care and fear of and embarrassment about the pelvic examination. Screening for oncogenic or high-risk human papillomavirus during cervical cytology has been added to screening recommendations.

Relationship between Metabolic Syndrome and History of Cervical Cancer among a US National Population.

The metabolic changes present in the metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been associated with increased risk of pancreatic and colon cancers; however, there is little information about the association between MetS and cervical cancer risk. We performed a case-control study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999-2010. We identified women 21 years of age and older, of which an estimated 585,924 (2.

Evaluation of health literacy among Spanish-speaking primary care patients along the US--Mexico border.

Objectives: Health literacy (HL) is a measure of the communication skills that are needed by an individual to effectively navigate the healthcare system. Hispanic adults have lower average levels of HL than any other racial/ethnic group; however, the prevalence of adequate HL among Hispanics along the US-Mexico border is unknown.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey of 200 adult primary care patients who attended four low-income community clinics along the US-Mexico border.

It wasn't Witchcraft--It was Huntington Disease!

Huntington disease (HD) is an autosomal-dominant, incurable, progressive disorder that manifests with chorea and behavioral and cognitive impairment. The disease usually occurs during the fourth or fifth decade of life; however, it may present at any age. Clinical suspicion is confirmed by genetic testing.

Organizational change: a way to increase colon, breast and cervical cancer screening in primary care practices.

Unlabelled: Screening tests for colon, cervical and breast cancer remain underutilized despite their proven effectiveness in reducing morbidity and mortality. Stone et al. concluded that cancer screening is most likely to improve when a health organization supports performance through organizational changes (OC) in staffing and clinical procedures.