Association between sociodemographics and change in alcohol or tobacco use behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: To examine the association between various sociodemographic factors with alcohol and tobacco use behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Participants from Ohio and Indiana were asked to participate in the 'Impact of COVID-19 on the Cancer Continuum Consortium' study (N = 32,989) from June-November 2020. Those who completed the survey and responded to key study questions were included (n = 5,374).

The relationship between family history of cancer and cancer attitudes & beliefs within the Community Initiative Towards Improving Equity and Health Status (CITIES) cohort.

Objective: To determine the relationship between family history of cancer with cancer attitudes and beliefs (CABs) and cancer screening knowledge.

Methods: This study used data collected for the Community Initiative Towards Improving Equity and Health Status (CITIES) project which surveyed Ohioans ages 21-74. In the current analysis, we included data on age, gender, race, marital status, education, income, financial security, health insurance, CABs, knowledge about the correct age to begin cancer screenings, and presence of a first-degree relative with cancer.

The association between internet use to obtain health information and receiving three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine in a multi-ethnic population in Ohio.

While most cancer incidence and mortality rates are decreasing, liver cancer rates are increasing. The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) vaccine prevents liver cancer, although not everyone receives all three doses of the vaccine. This study examined the association between using the internet as the primary source of health information and receiving three HBV vaccine doses among a multi-ethnic population in Ohio.

Are there differences in outcomes by race among women with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer?

Purpose: Black women have higher breast cancer mortality rates than other groups, with Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) being more common among AAs with a worse prognosis. Our study seeks to explore differences among Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) vs. White (NHW) women, with Stage IV TNBC, focusing on survival and treatment patterns.

The Association of Socioeconomic Status, the Concern for Catching Covid-19, and Anxiety Between Individuals with and without a Cancer History from a Cross-sectional Study.

Background: COVID-19 has negative impacts on mental health in all populations. Individuals with a history of cancer have an increased risk of catching and having more severe symptoms of COVID-19 than the general public. The objective of this study was to examine how cancer history and concern for catching COVID-19 relate to anxiety.

The association between mental health, social support and physical health outcomes among older female cancer survivors.

Objective: Previous research has demonstrated an individual's wellness is dependent on multiple factors; however, there has been little research focused on older cancer survivors (≥65). This study explored the association between social support, mental health, and physical health outcomes (bodily pain, physical functioning, health-related quality of life [HRQoL]) among older female cancer survivors.

Methods: This cross-sectional study involved female participants aged ≥65 years old who completed any primary cancer treatment within the last five years.

Changes in colorectal cancer knowledge and screening intention among Ohio African American and Appalachian participants: The screen to save initiative.

African Americans and Appalachians experience greater incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer due to factors, such as reduced prevalence of screening. An educational session (the Screen to Save Initiative) was conducted to increase intent to screen for colorectal cancer among African Americans and Appalachians in Ohio. Using a community-based approach, from April to September 2017, 85 eligible participants were recruited in Franklin County and Appalachia Ohio.

Impact of a Culturally Tailored Education Intervention for African-American and Appalachian Men in Ohio.

Men, particularly those of underserved groups, bear a disproportionate cancer burden. Knowledge about cancer and screening is associated with adherence to screening guidelines. However it is possible that a correlation exists between an individual's education attainment and ability to gain knowledge from health education.