Publications by authors named "J N Bolin"
In this practice note, we examine the implementation and impact of the Texas Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention (C-STEP) program, which aims to reduce cancer disparities in medically underserved and rural areas. The program utilizes community health workers (CHWs) or promotor(a)s to provide outreach, education, and early detection services for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers. C-STEP employs a multidisciplinary approach, partnering with the Center for Community Health Development National Community Health Worker Training Center to certify CHWs in cancer prevention and detection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPersonalizing written learning materials has been shown to enhance learning compared to conventional text. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of social agency in explaining the personalization effect. For this purpose, a theory-based scale for measuring social agency was designed including four facets: conversational character, sympathy and emotional connection, explanatory effect, and task involvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors Associated with Abnormal Mammogram Results Among Low-Income Uninsured Populations in Medically Underserved And Rural Texas Regions.
Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study examined how neighborhood factors, rural settings, and ethnicity/race impact breast cancer screening in underserved areas of Central Texas, highlighting the effects of limited access to preventive care on screening rates.
- - Using data from breast and cervical cancer screening programs, researchers found that while residency characteristics didn't significantly influence abnormal mammogram results, individual factors did, notably showing that non-Hispanic white women had higher odds of abnormal outcomes compared to Hispanic women.
- - The findings suggest a link between educational levels in communities and abnormal mammography outcomes, indicating a need for further research on contextual risk factors and targeted interventions for better breast cancer prevention.