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Date Available
5-7-2020
Year of Publication
2020
Document Type
Graduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
College
Public Health
Faculty
Dr. Marc Kiviniemi
Faculty
Dr. Sarah Wackerbarth
Faculty
Dr. Kathryn Cardarelli
Abstract
Appalachian Kentucky has one of the highest incidence and mortality rates from colorectal cancer (CRC) in the country. CRC is curable if identified early through screening. However, Perry County has suboptimal screening levels. A multimodal program of patient reminders and mailed screenings will be used to increase CRC screening rates in Perry County. The primary outcome will be evaluated using a T-test for this prospective cohort study. Short term outcomes include increased CRC screening rates in delinquent patients. Long term outcomes include increased CRC detection rates and decreased CRC mortality in Perry County.
Recommended Citation
Madabhushi, Vashisht, "IMPROVING COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING RATES IN PERRY COUNTY" (2020). Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.). 281.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cph_etds/281
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