Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem worldwide. Although population‐based
CRC screening is strongly recommended in average‐risk population, compliance rates are …

Background Fatalism has been identified as a dominant belief among Latinos and is
believed to act as a barrier to cancer prevention. However, controversy exists over the utility …

Background Access to health services is an important health determinant. New research in
health equity is required, especially amongst economic migrants from developing countries …

Purpose: The adolescent and young adult (AYA) population is underserved because of
unique late-effect issues, particularly future fertility. This study sought to establish rates of …

Background: Colorectal cancer is curable if diagnosed early and treated properly. Black and
Hispanic patients with colorectal cancer are more likely to experience treatment delays …

This study uses data from the New Immigrant Survey and Andersen's behavioral model, a
commonly used framework for health care utilization, to examine the utilization patterns of …

Although national colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates have steadily decreased, the rate
for New Mexico Hispanics has been increasing, and screening rates are low. We conducted …

Objective: Although a variety of intervention methods have been used to promote Pap test
screening among ethnic minority women in the US, the effectiveness of such interventions is …

The size and diversity of the Hispanic population in the United States has dramatically
increased, with vast implications for health research. We conducted a systematic review of …

Background Despite underuse of genetic services for hereditary breast and/or ovarian
cancer risk among Latinas (including counseling and testing for BRCA mutations), there is …