Paul L Reiter Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Colorectal Cancer, Anus Cancer ,Papillomavirus Infections,Mouth Cancer,Cervical Cancer
College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
Dr. Reiter's research addresses cancer prevention and control through two main thematic areas, cancer screening and vaccination. Both health behaviors are effective strategies for reducing disease burden, yet remain underutilized. He is particularly interested in examining the determinants of engaging in these behaviors and designing programs to increase their use.
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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 moreĀ»