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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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51 to 57 of 57 Research Studies DisplayedHerrick CJ, Keller MR, Trolard AM
Factors associated with postpartum diabetes screening in women with gestational diabetes and Medicaid during pregnancy.
This study’s goal was to understand the factors associated with the receipt of postpartum diabetes screening for women with gestational diabetes in a state without Medicaid expansion. Findings showed that prenatal certified diabetes education and access to public transportation were associated with increased screening, the total number of prenatal visits, the use of diabetes medication during pregnancy, and a pregnancy-specific comorbidity index that incorporated age.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Herrick CJ, Keller MR, Trolard AM .
Factors associated with postpartum diabetes screening in women with gestational diabetes and Medicaid during pregnancy.
Am J Prev Med 2021 Feb;60(2):222-31. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2020.08.028..
Keywords: Diabetes, Screening, Maternal Care, Pregnancy, Women, Medicaid, Access to Care
Sanchez JI, Shankaran V, Unger JM
Inequitable access to surveillance colonoscopy among Medicare beneficiaries with surgically resected colorectal cancer.
After colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery, surveillance with colonoscopy is an important step for the early detection of local recurrence. Unfortunately, surveillance colonoscopy is underused, especially among racial/ethnic minorities. This study assessed the association between patient and neighborhood factors and receipt of surveillance colonoscopy. The investigators concluded that receipt of initial surveillance colonoscopy remained low, and that there were acute disparities between Black and NHW patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS013853.
Citation: Sanchez JI, Shankaran V, Unger JM .
Inequitable access to surveillance colonoscopy among Medicare beneficiaries with surgically resected colorectal cancer.
Cancer 2021 Feb;127(3):412-21. doi: 10.1002/cncr.33262..
Keywords: Colonoscopy, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Access to Care, Screening, Prevention, Disparities, Medicare
Eber MR, Sunstein CR, Hammitt JK
The modest effects of fact boxes on cancer screening.
Investigators explored the effects of providing participants using published fact boxes on the benefits and harms of common cancer screening procedures. They found that participants updated their beliefs about the net benefits of screening modestly, but they observed little change in participants’ stated preferences to seek screening. Those who scored higher on a numeracy test updated their beliefs about screening benefits more in response to the fact boxes than did participants who scored lower on the numeracy test.
AHRQ-funded; HS000055.
Citation: Eber MR, Sunstein CR, Hammitt JK .
The modest effects of fact boxes on cancer screening.
J Risk Uncertain 2021 Feb;62(1):29-54. doi: 10.1007/s11166-021-09344-x..
Keywords: Cancer, Screening, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Literacy
Rodriguez SA, Higashi RT, Betts AC
Anal cancer and anal cancer screening knowledge, attitudes, and perceived risk among women living with HIV.
The aims of this study were (1) to describe anal cancer knowledge, perceived risk, screening barriers, and acceptability of sample self-collection among women living with HIV (WLWH) at an integrated safety-net system and (2) to describe differences in demographic and psychosocial variables among a subsample of WLWH with a history of abnormal cervical cytology results versus those with normal results. The investigators concluded that this study highlighted a gap in knowledge and awareness among WLWH regarding their heightened risk for anal cancer.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Rodriguez SA, Higashi RT, Betts AC .
Anal cancer and anal cancer screening knowledge, attitudes, and perceived risk among women living with HIV.
J Low Genit Tract Dis 2021 Jan;25(1):43-47. doi: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000578..
Keywords: Cancer, Screening, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Risk, Women
Reese TJ, Schlechter CR, Potter LN
Evaluation of revised US Preventive Services Task Force lung cancer screening guideline among women and racial/ethnic minority populations.
The purpose of this study was to determine the changes associated with the revised USPSTF guideline for lung cancer screening eligibility among female, Black, and Hispanic populations using a large nationwide survey. The investigators concluded that the revised USPSTF guideline may likely increase lung cancer screening rates for female, Black, and Hispanic populations. However, despite these potential improvements, lung cancer screening inequities may persist without tailored eligibility criteria.
AHRQ-funded; HS026198.
Citation: Reese TJ, Schlechter CR, Potter LN .
Evaluation of revised US Preventive Services Task Force lung cancer screening guideline among women and racial/ethnic minority populations.
JAMA Netw Open 2021 Jan;4(1):e2033769. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.33769..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cancer: Lung Cancer, Cancer, Screening, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice
Samuels-Kalow ME, Boggs KM, Cash RE
Screening for health-related social needs of emergency department patients.
There has been increasing attention to screening for health-related social needs. However, little is known about the screening practices of emergency departments (EDs). Within New England, the investigators sought to identify the prevalence of ED screening for health-related social needs, understand the factors associated with screening, and understand how screening patterns for health-related social needs differed from those for violence, substance use, and mental health needs.
AHRQ-funded; HS024561.
Citation: Samuels-Kalow ME, Boggs KM, Cash RE .
Screening for health-related social needs of emergency department patients.
Ann Emerg Med 2021 Jan;77(1):62-68. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2020.08.010.
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Keywords: Emergency Department, Screening
Fraiman YS, Wojcik MH
The influence of social determinants of health on the genetic diagnostic odyssey: who remains undiagnosed, why, and to what effect?
This review article synthesizes the available evidence regarding population disparities in genetic testing for pediatric rare disease diagnosis and identifies gaps in care. The influence of social determinants of health is known, but this study’s goal is to examine the prevalence and nature of disparities in diagnostic testing. It synthesizes the available evidence regarding disparities, defining the need for further, prospective studies.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Fraiman YS, Wojcik MH .
The influence of social determinants of health on the genetic diagnostic odyssey: who remains undiagnosed, why, and to what effect?
Pediatr Res 2021 Jan;89(2):295-300. doi: 10.1038/s41390-020-01151-5..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Social Determinants of Health, Genetics, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Screening, Disparities