scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge Sharing in Cancer Screening Among High-, Middle-, and Low-Income Countries: Insights From the International Cancer Screening Network

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Douglas M. Puricelli Perin ◽  
Amanda L. Vogel ◽  
Stephen H. Taplin
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Low Income ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Research Evaluation ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Global Knowledge

PURPOSE As the global burden of cancer rises, global knowledge sharing of effective cancer control practices will be critical. The International Cancer Screening Network (ICSN) of the US National Cancer Institute facilitates knowledge sharing to advance cancer screening research and practice. Our analysis assessed perceptions of ICSN’s value and knowledge sharing in cancer screening among participants working in high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS In 2018, the National Cancer Institute fielded a self-administered, online survey to 665 ICSN participants from both HICs and LMICs. RESULTS Two hundred forty-three individuals (36.5%) completed the full survey. LMIC participants engaged in more diverse screening activities and had fewer years of experience (13.5% with more than 20 years of experience v 31%; P = .048) in screening and were more interested in cervical cancer (76.9% v 52.6%; P = .002) than HIC participants. However, both groups spent most of their time on research (30.8% LMIC v 36.6% HIC; P = .518) and agreed that the ICSN biennial meeting enabled them to learn from the experiences of both higher-resource (88.2% v 75.7%; P = .122) and lower-resource (61.8% v 68.0%; P = .507) settings. ICSN helped them form new collaborations for research and implementation (55.1% v 58.2%; P = .063); informed advances in research/evaluation (71.4% v 68.0%; P = .695), implementation (59.2% v 47.9%; P = .259), and policies in their settings (55.1% v 48.0%; P = .425); and provided the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and expertise to assist others (67.3% v 71.1%; P = .695). CONCLUSION Findings suggest that HIC and LMIC participants benefit from knowledge sharing at ICSN meetings although their interests, backgrounds, and needs differ. This points to the importance of international research networks that are inclusive of HIC and LMIC participants in cancer control to advance knowledge and effective practices globally.

A worldwide survey of retinopathy of prematurity screening

2017 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin S Mora ◽  
Christopher Waite ◽  
Clare E Gilbert ◽  
Brenda Breidenstein ◽  
John J Sloper
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Screening Criteria ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Premature Babies ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Rop Screening

BackgroundTo ascertain which countries in the world have retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening programmes and guidelines and how these were developed.MethodsAn email database was created and requests were sent to ophthalmologists in 141 nations to complete an online survey on ROP screening in their country.ResultsRepresentatives from 92/141 (65%) countries responded. 78/92 (85%) have existing ROP screening programmes, and 68/78 (88%) have defined screening criteria. Some countries have limited screening and those areas which have no screening or for which there is inadequate knowledge are mainly Southeast Asia, Africa and some former Soviet states.DiscussionWith the increasing survival of premature babies in lower-middle-income and low-income countries, it is important to ensure that adequate ROP screening and treatment is in place. This information will help organisations focus their resources on those areas most in need.

scholarly journals International barriers and facilitators for cervical cancer screening among young people: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abirami Kirubarajan ◽  
Shannon Leung ◽  
Xinglin Li ◽  
Matthew Yau ◽  
Mara Sobel
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Young People ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Age Group

Background Though cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally, its incidence is nearly entirely preventable. Young people have been an international priority for screening. However, in both high-income and low-income countries, young people have not been screened appropriately according to country-specific guidelines and in many countries, screening rates for this age-group have even dropped. Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to systematically characterize the existing literature on barriers and facilitators for cervical cancer screening among young people globally. Search Strategy We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines of four databases: Medline-OVID, EMBASE, CINAHL, and ClinicalTrials.Gov. Selection Criteria We only examined original, peer-reviewed literature. Databases were examined from inception until the date of our literature searches (12/03/2020). Articles were excluded if they did not specifically discuss cervical cancer screening, were not specific to young people, or did not report outcomes or evaluation. Data Collection and Analysis All screening and extraction was completed in duplicate with two independent reviewers. Main Results Of the 2177 original database citations, we included 36 studies that met inclusion criteria. Our systematic review found that there are three large categories of barriers for young people: lack of knowledge/awareness, negative perceptions of the test, and practical barriers to testing. Facilitators included stronger relationships with healthcare providers, social norms, support from family, and self-efficacy. Conclusions Health systems worldwide should address the barriers and facilitators to increase cervical cancer screening rates in young people. Further research is required to understand this age group.

scholarly journals Understanding the Value of International Research Networks: An Evaluation of the International Cancer Screening Network of the US National Cancer Institute

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Amanda L. Vogel ◽  
Douglas M. Puricelli Perin ◽  
Ya-Ling Lu ◽  
Stephen H. Taplin
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
International Research ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
Scientific Meeting ◽  
Research Networks ◽  
The Us ◽  
Knowledge Of Cancer

PURPOSE International research networks have the potential to accelerate scientific progress via knowledge sharing and collaboration. In 2018, the US National Cancer Institute evaluated the International Cancer Screening Network (ICSN), in operation since 1988. METHODS ICSN hosts a biennial scientific meeting and scientific working groups. A survey was fielded to 665 ICSN participants, and a bibliometric analysis was conducted for ICSN publications. RESULTS A total of 243 individuals completed the survey (36.5%). They reported that participating in the ICSN helped advance their knowledge of cancer screening research (75.7%), policy development (56%), and implementation (47.7%). Approximately three-quarters agreed that ICSN facilitated knowledge sharing and networking among researchers and implementers (79.9%) and those working on different continents (74.0%) and cancer sites (73.7%). More than half reported that participating helped them form new collaborations in screening implementation (58.0%) or research (57.6%). Most agreed that ICSN helped to advance screening research and evaluation (75.4%), effective screening practices (71.2%), and screening policies (60.9%). Many reported that participating informed advances in their own research (68.7%) and screening implementation (50.2%) and policies (49.4%) in their settings. Approximately two-thirds agreed that ICSN helped advance career development among current experts (66.6%) and train the next generation (62.2%). Half (51.4%) reported that participating advanced their own careers. The 20 ICSN publications included 75 coauthors. They were cited in 589 publications with more than 2,000 coauthors. CONCLUSION Findings provide evidence of the influence of ICSN on international knowledge dissemination, collaboration, and advances in cancer screening research, implementation, and policies and highlight the potential value of longstanding international research networks.

Effects of social media motivations on women’s psychological well-being in Pakistan

First Monday ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iffat Ali Aksar ◽  
Mahmoud Danaee ◽  
Huma Maqsood ◽  
Amira Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Social media use has been increasing apace regardless of geographical and economic boundaries. In particular, its penetration has occurred more rapidly in developing and low-income countries with abounding health and psychological disadvantages. Given the understanding that women are more prone to psychological disorders than men, the current research is an effort to examine social media motives and subsequent effects on the psychological well-being of women social media users in Pakistan. The study is based on an online survey conducted to ascertain as to what extent social media use contributes to women’s psychological well-being or otherwise. The survey recorded responses of 240 women selected through purposive sampling technique. SEM-PLS analysis of the collected data revealed that social media usage plays a meaningful role in women’s psychological health. However, results exposed that Pakistani women, under the traditional patriarchal social pressure, not only have to observe cultural norms in online practices but are also forced to adhere to socially constructed gender roles in online spaces. The mixed results suggest conducting extensive research for a deeper insight into the role of social media in psychological well-being of women in other low-income countries.

scholarly journals Gastric Cancer Screening in Low-Income Countries: System Design, Fabrication, and Analysis for an Ultralow-Cost Endoscopy Procedure

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Campisano ◽  
Francesco Gramuglia ◽  
Imro R. Dawson ◽  
Christopher T. Lyne ◽  
Michelle L. Izmaylov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
System Design ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Gastric Cancer Screening

scholarly journals Mapping Stakeholders to Enhance Coordination of Cancer Prevention and Control: The Kenyan Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 93s-93s
Author(s):  
A. Karagu ◽  
M. Cira ◽  
M. Akhavan ◽  
K. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Control ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
And Control

Background: Coordination of stakeholders in cancer prevention and control ensures prudent use of available resources toward a common goal while limiting overlaps and redundancies. The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) is a statutory body with an overall mandate to coordinate and centralize all activities related to cancer prevention and control in Kenya. To identify baseline status of cancer control stakeholder activity to guide implementation of the National Cancer Control Strategy, NCI-K collaborated with US National Cancer Institute (NCI-US) to map stakeholders involved in cancer control in Kenya. Aim: The survey set out to determine the geographical distribution, scope of cancer prevention and control activities, and sources of financing for identified stakeholders involved in cancer prevention and control in Kenya. Methods: Between October 2017 and March 2018, we conducted an online survey among stakeholders involved in cancer prevention, research and control in Kenya adapted from similar stakeholder mapping activities coordinated by NCI-US in other settings. Using attendance lists to past multisectoral forums organized by NCI-K, Kenyan Ministry of Health, and NCI-US, a Google link to a standard pretested questionnaire was circulated. Descriptive analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel. Results: A total of 52 responses were received with 38 respondents reporting Kenya as their institution country. Twenty (38%) had ongoing activities in all the counties in Kenya. Nairobi County had the highest reported number of active institutions (19) followed by Kisumu (16) and Uasin Gishu (10). The three program focus areas most reported were training 28 (54%), clinic-based screening 27 (52%) and advocacy/information and educational 26 (50%), while the least reported was financing 12 (23%). For organizations involved in cancer screening, 22 (81%) focused on breast cancer while 18 (67%) prioritized cervical cancer. Among the programs that identified cancer prevention as one of their focus areas, a large majority (91%) were involved in health education, while only 1 organization focused on environmental control activities. The most reported source of funding for the cancer programs was grant funding 17 (33%). Conclusion: This stakeholder mapping activity has identified a strong stakeholder presence in most parts of the country while also highlighting gaps in the focus of cancer prevention and control programs. This baseline information on stakeholder activity will help shape future collaborations in cancer prevention and control and will guide NCI-K in developing appropriate policies and ensuring effective coordination.

scholarly journals Stigmatization towards cancer among university students in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Justine ◽  
Meor Syazwan Jafri ◽  
Angelbeth Joanny ◽  
Aiman Nadia Akmar
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
University Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Agreement

Introduction: Stigmatization towards cancer is a barrier to early cancer screening and treatment. This study was conducted to determine the level of cancer stigma among Malaysian university students in Malaysia with different sociodemographic backgrounds.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 400 students (mean age, SD = 22.22 ± 1.67 years) from a selected university in Malaysia. Data were collected from October 2019 to February 2020 through an online survey. The Cancer Stigma Scale (CASS) was used in assessing the levels of cancer stigma among university students with different courses and social backgrounds. The CASS was used in assessing multiple aspects of cancer stigma, including severity, personal responsibility, awkwardness, avoidance, policy opposition, and financial discrimination.Results: Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 23). Results showed that the stigmatization level toward cancer among university students varied across the six subscales. Items regarding the severity of a cancer diagnosis showed the highest level of agreement (32–52%; M = 3.05, SD = 0.96), whereas the item ‘avoiding someone with cancer’ showed the lowest agreement, 7–10% (Mean = 1.85, SD = 0.97). Stigma was significantly higher in young students, males, non-health science students, students in the junior year level, students without family histories of cancer, and the low-income group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: These findings may provide a benchmark of stigmatization level among university students in Malaysia and may be a valuable basis for delivering information and education on cancer screening and treatment.

scholarly journals Barriers to and discourses about breast cancer prevention among immigrant women in Spain: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e021425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastià March ◽  
Barbara Villalonga ◽  
Carmen Sanchez-Contador ◽  
Clara Vidal ◽  
Aina Mascaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Socioeconomic Class ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

ObjectivesTo identify knowledge, barriers and discourses about breast cancer screening in Spain among female immigrants from low-income countries and native Spanish women from a low socioeconomic class.DesignQualitative interview study with thematic analysis interpreted using cultural mediators.SettingMallorca, Spain.ParticipantsThirty-six in-depth interviews, using cultural mediators, of immigrant women living in Mallorca who were 50–69 years old and were from Maghreb, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, China or were native to Spain and from a low socioeconomic class.ResultsWe analysed the interviews to assess breast cancer perceptions and beliefs, discourses about breast cancer prevention and barriers to accessing breast cancer prevention programmes. Although the women reported an association of breast cancer with death, they acknowledged the effectiveness of early detection. They also exhibited reluctance to talk about cancer. Discourses about cancer prevention tended to be proactive or fatalistic, depending on the woman’s country of origin. For all women, fear of results and lack of time were barriers that limited participation in breast cancer prevention programmes. Language barriers, frequent changes of residence and fear due to status as an irregular (undocumented) immigrant were barriers specific to immigrant women.ConclusionsThe culture of origin affects whether an immigrant has a fatalistic or proactive approach toward breast cancer screening. Immigrants from low-income countries and Spanish natives from a low socioeconomic class experience barriers in access to breast cancer screening. Frequently changing homes is also a barrier for immigrant women.

Global oncology authorship and access patterns.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7061-7061
Author(s):  
Maria Teresa Bourlon ◽  
Brenda Jimenez ◽  
Charbel Fadi Matar ◽  
Emilie M. Gunn ◽  
Ophira M. Ginsburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Open Access Journal ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Cancer Data ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
The World ◽  
Funding Opportunities ◽  
Access Patterns ◽  
The Voice

7061 Background: Global Oncology is a movement to improve equitable access to cancer control and care, recognizing challenges due to economic and social factors between high, middle, and low-income countries (HIC, MIC, LIC). Access to local, regional, and global cancer data and analysis is a major driver for building a global oncology community. The JCO Global Oncology (JCO GO) online open access journal was established in 2015 with the mission to be the voice of research relevant to populations with limited resources. To assess its goals of encouraging global interaction and increasing MIC and LIC engagement, we analyzed authorship and accessing data. Methods: Logged views of articles published in 2018 were identified by DOI, using Google Analytics during the period 01/01/2018 to 06/30/2019. The country of origin of all authors and the location of downloads were classified according to the 218 economies listed in The World Bank Data (WBC) of 2019. Results: 132 articles were published in JCO GO in 2018 with 88152 views, from which the accessing nation was identified for 99%. Views originated from 180 countries: 35% HIC, 51% MIC, and 14% LIC. The most common accessing countries were: USA (37%), India (14%), United Kingdom (3%), Brazil (3%), and Ethiopia (3%). Corresponding authors came from 34 nations: 60% HIC, 32% MIC, and 8% LIC. The most common economies involved in any authorship were: USA (47%), India (10%), Brazil (5%), Mexico (4%), and Nigeria (3%). Reader origin did not differ according to corresponding author WBC. Article authorship was exclusively from one economic category in 49%: 23% HIC 16% MIC, 2% LIC. For 59% of articles, authorship came from mixed economies: 42% HIC + MIC, 11% HIC + LIC, 0% MIC + LIC, 6% HIC + MIC + LIC. Conclusions: JCO GO ’s reach extends to over 80% of the world´s economies. The majority of articles have authors from mixed WBC countries. Areas identified to address are: low level of LIC corresponding authorship; few papers from authors across all economies; no papers from only LMICs authors; low percentage of views by LIC. This information provides focus for global oncology authorities to target interventions to reduce the academic segregation of LICs, such as global oncology funding opportunities, mentorship and policies to encourage interactions and develop MIC and LIC leaders.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document