Objectives:   Identify the different barriers to lung cancer screening among African American males Examine potential methods of increasing access and participation within this populatio

Marines, Edward

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Rowan University Rowan Digital Works Stratford Campus Research Day 25th Annual Research Day May 6th, 12:00 AM Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Among African American Males Aged 50-70 in the United States Edward Marines Rowan University Follow this and additional works at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/stratford_research_day  Part of the Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Neoplasms Commons, Oncology Commons, and the Public Health Education and Promotion Commons Let us know how access to this document benefits you - share your thoughts on our feedback form. Marines, Edward, "Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Among African American Males Aged 50-70 in the United States" (2021). Stratford Campus Research Day. 18. https://rdw.rowan.edu/stratford_research_day/2021/may6/18 This Poster is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences, Events, and Symposia at Rowan Digital Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in Stratford Campus Research Day by an authorized administrator of Rowan Digital Works. Edward MarinesRowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine• Lung cancer is the number 1 cause of cancer deaths in the United States1• African American (AA) males have the highest rate of lung cancer deaths1• Lung cancer screenings are recommended yearly for high-risk groups2• AA males present with later stage disease and have poorer outcomes3• Identify the different barriers to lung cancer screening among AA males• Examine potential methods of increasing access and participation within this populationObjectivesMethods• Databases: PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost• Search Terms: “Lung cancer screening” AND “African American males” OR ”Lung Cancer” AND “health disparities” OR “Perceptions”• Types of Studies: Evidence Based, Questionnaires, Literature Reviews• AA are more likely to utilize urgent care and emergency departments for primary care1• Physician recommendation is the primary reason for screening2• AA men fulfill screening risk threshold of lung cancer without meeting CMS screening criteria1• Tobacco Industry campaigns focus heavily on low income populations1• Mortality of lung cancer decreases and risk reduction behaviors increase with improved education and income3•Lack of access to and trust of a consistent primary care provider limits shared decision making and education•Stigma drives patients away from screenings•Constricted guidelines and lack of complete history lead to fewer referrals • Small sample size for questionnaires• Not representative of all AA men• Limited evidence for interventions•Need for expanded guidelines for recommended  lung cancer screenings• Improvement of cultural competency of primary caregivers in regards to lung cancer disparities•Public health campaigns targeted at lower income populations on risks and early warning signs•Further research required to determine efficacy  of interventionsFor Early-Stage Lung Cancer, Study Identifies Potential New Biomarker, Treatment Target. cancer.gov. https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2019/early-stage-lung-cancer-biomarkerRecommending expanded screening could help African Americans, suggests new research. vumc.org. https://discover.vumc.org/2020/09/considering-african-americans-in-lung-cancer-screening/Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Among African American Males Aged 50-70 in the United States Background Results DiscussionLimitationsConclusion

Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Among African American Males Aged 50-70 in the United States

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