Evaluating the impact of the CHANGE initiative on cancer screening referral and uptake in underserved communities in Georgia

Participation in the CHANGE initiative was associated with higher referral rates and increased follow-up screenings for BrCa, PrCa, and CRC, underscoring its potential to enhance cancer awareness and promote screening equity in underserved communities.

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Preventive Medicine Reports
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103403
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Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Evaluating the impact of the CHANGE initiative on cancer screening referral and uptake in underserved communities in Georgia

Elinita Pollard, Martha S. Tingen, Marlo Vernon, Meng-Han H Tsai et al.
Preventive Medicine Reports
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Evaluating the impact of the CHANGE initiative on cancer screening referral and uptake in underserved communities in Georgia

Elinita Pollard, Martha S. Tingen, Marlo Vernon, Meng-Han H Tsai, Alma Carrillo
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Abstract

Participation in the CHANGE initiative was associated with higher referral rates and increased follow-up screenings for BrCa, PrCa, and CRC, underscoring its potential to enhance cancer awareness and promote screening equity in underserved communities.

Preventive Medicine ReportsVol. 62
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US), Augusta University (US), Prevention Institute (US), Augusta University Health (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
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Evaluating the impact of the CHANGE initiative on cancer screening referral and uptake in underserved communities in Georgia — Elinita Pollard, Martha S. Tingen, et al. · Preventive Medicine Reports (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS