Same-day screening and health education program seeks to reduce disparities of preventable cancers
Evidence shows that early detection and treatment of cancer can significantly improve health outcomes, however women in Mississippi, particularly in underserved populations, experience the worst health outcomes for cervical, breast, and oropharyngeal cancer.
A new publication from Michelle Williams, associate professor at George Mason University s College of Health and Human Services Department of Global and Community Health, published in the
Journal of Cancer Education evaluates the feasibility of offering free, same-day cancer screening and health education to reduce disparities of preventable cancers. Williams evaluated the effects of providing access to free mammograms, Pap tests and pelvic exams, and oral cancer exams on participants knowledge about cancer, self-efficacy for obtaining healthcare, and intentions to change their health behaviors.
Program seeks to reduce preventable cancers with free screening, same-day results
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Program seeks to reduce preventable cancers with free screening, same-day results
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