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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedDavis MM, Renfro S, Pham R
Geographic and population-level disparities in colorectal cancer testing: a multilevel analysis of Medicaid and commercial claims data.
This study used Medicaid and commercial claims data to examine individual and geographic factors associated with colorectal cancer testing rates in Oregon. CRC testing in newly age-eligible Medicaid and commercial members remains markedly low. Disparities exist by gender, geographic residence, insurance coverage, and access to primary care.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Davis MM, Renfro S, Pham R .
Geographic and population-level disparities in colorectal cancer testing: a multilevel analysis of Medicaid and commercial claims data.
Prev Med 2017 Aug;101:44-52. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.05.001.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, Disparities, Medicaid, Social Determinants of Health
Liu Z, Zhang K, Du XL
Risks of developing breast and colorectal cancer in association with incomes and geographic locations in Texas: a retrospective cohort study.
This study aimed to determine whether median household income was associated with the risk of developing breast and colorectal cancer in Texas and to identify higher cancer risks by race/ethnicity and geographic areas. It demonstrated that higher income was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and a decreased risk of colorectal cancer in Texas.
AHRQ-funded; HS018956.
Citation: Liu Z, Zhang K, Du XL .
Risks of developing breast and colorectal cancer in association with incomes and geographic locations in Texas: a retrospective cohort study.
BMC Cancer 2016 Apr 26;16:294. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-2324-z.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Risk, Social Determinants of Health
Pignone MP, Crutchfield TM, Brown PM
Using a discrete choice experiment to inform the design of programs to promote colon cancer screening for vulnerable populations in North Carolina.
This study used a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to learn about how vulnerable individuals in North Carolina value different aspects of CRC screening programs. It found that follow-up cost coverage was most frequently found to be the most important attribute from the DCE (47 percent); followed by test reward/copayment (33 percent).
AHRQ-funded; HS019468.
Citation: Pignone MP, Crutchfield TM, Brown PM .
Using a discrete choice experiment to inform the design of programs to promote colon cancer screening for vulnerable populations in North Carolina.
BMC Health Serv Res 2014 Nov 30;14:611. doi: 10.1186/s12913-014-0611-4..
Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Health Promotion, Rural Health, Screening, Social Determinants of Health
Wheeler SB, Kuo TM, Goyal RK
Regional variation in colorectal cancer testing and geographic availability of care in a publicly insured population.
The researchers examined colorectal cancer (CRC) testing across regions of North Carolina by using population-based Medicare and Medicaid claims data from disabled individuals who turned 50 years of age during 2003-2008. They found that fewer than 50% of eligible individuals had evidence of CRC testing; men, African-Americans, Medicaid beneficiaries, and those living furthest away from endoscopy facilities had significantly lower odds of CRC testing, with significant regional variation.
AHRQ-funded; HS019468.
Citation: Wheeler SB, Kuo TM, Goyal RK .
Regional variation in colorectal cancer testing and geographic availability of care in a publicly insured population.
Health Place 2014 Sep;29:114-23. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.07.001.
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Keywords: Access to Care, Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Disparities, Screening, Social Determinants of Health