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Hindi Journal of Womens Health, Issues and CareISSN: 2325-9795
Mira L Katz Author
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Colorectal Neoplasms ,Venous Pressure ,Breast Neoplasms ,Lymphedema,Neoplasms
College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Biography
I am a member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC ? James, where my research focuses on communication issues associated with cancer prevention and control. I am interested in how to improve the health of minority and underserved populations by providing information at the appropriate literacy level. My current research projects focus on improving colon cancer screening rates and developing HPV vaccine educational interventions. I have co-authored many articles in well-respected publications, including Women & Health, American Journal of Public Health, International Journal of Gynecological Cancer and Journal of Community and Supportive Oncology.
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Acceptability of Human Papillomavirus Self-Test Devices among Women from High-Risk Populations
Author(s): Paul L Reiter, Morgan Richardson, Barret J Zimmermann, Deborah Moore, Kathryn M Martin, Deborah A Bartholomew, Electra D Paskett and Mira L Katz
Objective: There is growing interest in human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing as a potential cervical cancer screening strategy, yet little is known about women’s views on different self-test devices. We examined the acceptability of several HPV self-test devices among women from two populations with cervical cancer disparities.
Methods: We conducted focus groups with Appalachian and African American women (n=34) in 2014 and 2015. Women provided both quantitative and qualitative feedback on four HPV self-test ... view more»
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