scholarly journals Community Based Cancer Screening – The 12 “ I ”s Strategy for Success

10.5772/39233 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajamanickam Rajkumar
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Healthcare utilisation, cancer screening and potential barriers to accessing cancer care in rural South West Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e040352
Author(s):  
Avinash Sharma ◽  
Olusegun Isaac Alatise ◽  
Kelli O'Connell ◽  
Samson Gbenga Ogunleye ◽  
Adewale Abdulwasiu Aderounmu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Healthcare Utilisation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Income ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
South West

Background/aimsCancer burden is predicted to double by 2030 in sub-Saharan Africa; access to healthcare services for cancer management is a priority in the region. In Nigeria, National Cancer Control Plan aims to ensure >50% cancer screening of eligible populations by 2022 for all Nigerians. We describe healthcare utilisation, cancer screening activities and potential barriers to accessing cancer care within an understudied rural community-based adult population in South West Nigeria.MethodsIn April 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional study of community-based adults (>18 years) ~130 km east of Ibadan, 250 km from Lagos in Osun State, South West Nigeria. Participants completed a face-to-face survey in local dialect. We used a questionnaire to assess demographics, health status, income, medical expenditures, doctor visits and cancer screening history.ResultsWe enrolled 346 individuals: with median age of 52 years and 75% women. Of the entire cohort, 4% had medical insurance. 46% reported a major medical cost in the last year. Cancer screening activities were infrequent in eligible participants: 1.5% reported having had cervical cancer screening, 3.3% mammogram and 5% colonoscopy screening. Cancer screening assessment was less frequent in those with less income and lower education levels. Using a multivariable logistic regression model including personal income, insurance status and education, higher personal income was associated with more cancer screening activity (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.3 to 5.7, p<0.01). Despite this, most individuals had contact with a primary healthcare doctor (52% in the last year), and over 70% access to radio and TV suggesting the opportunity to expand community-based screening interventions and awareness exists.ConclusionsDespite national increases in cancer cases, we highlight a deficiency in cancer screening and universal healthcare coverage within a community-based adult Nigerian population. Subject to availability of governmental resources, increasing financial risk protection, awareness and targeted resource allocation may help expand access in Nigeria.

Against Colorectal Cancer in Our Neighborhoods, a Community-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Targeting Low-Income Hispanics

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 656-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navkiran K. Shokar ◽  
Theresa Byrd ◽  
David R. Lairson ◽  
Rebekah Salaiz ◽  
Junghyun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cancer Screening Program

Knowledge and perceptions regarding colorectal cancer screening among Chinese—A community-based survey in Singapore

2007 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 332-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.S.T. Ng ◽  
C.H. Tan ◽  
D.C.L. Teo ◽  
C.Y.E. Seah ◽  
K.H. Phua
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals P2.11-21 Factors Predicting Attrition in Community-Based Healthcare Network Lung Cancer Screening Programs

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. S786-S787
Author(s):  
K. Spiegel ◽  
J. Rayburn ◽  
C. Wilshire ◽  
E. Rauch ◽  
J. Handy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Lung Cancer Screening ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Healthcare Network

A pilot study of community-based self-sampling for HPV testing among non-attenders of cervical cancer screening programs in El Salvador

2017 ◽  
Vol 138 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bari Laskow ◽  
Ruben Figueroa ◽  
Karla M. Alfaro ◽  
Isabel C. Scarinci ◽  
Elizabeth Conlisk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
El Salvador ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Hpv Testing ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Screening Programs
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