Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

James Weihe

Publications

• Rapid Communication
  A Community-Based Approach to Enhancing Anal Cancer Screening in Hawaii's HIV-Infected Ethnic Minorities
  Author(s): Bruce Shiramizu, Cris Milne, Kevin Terada, Kevin Cassel, Rayna K. Matsuno, Jeffery Killeen, Chin-Yuan Liang, Faye Tachibana, Tom Sheeran, James Weihe and Marc T. GoodmanBruce Shiramizu, Cris Milne, Kevin Terada, Kevin Cassel, Rayna K. Matsuno, Jeffery Killeen, Chin-Yuan Liang, Faye Tachibana, Tom Sheeran, James Weihe and Marc T. Goodman
  
  Objective: Disparities in anal cancer incidence among Hawaii’s HIV-infected minority population is an emerging health concern. Although anal cytology/anoscopy are effective anal cancer screening tools, social barriers exist that prevent individuals from seeking appropriate care. Design: Community based participatory research (CBPR) principles were applied to develop resources, including testing a self-obtained anal specimen procedure, to increase anal cancer screening among Hawaii’s underserved/ minority populations. Methods: A team of community members, academic researchers, and health care providers developed culturally-sensitive educational/recruitment materials regarding anal cancer risk targeting underserved/minority HIVinfected individuals. Self- and health care provider (HCP)-obtained anal cancer screening specimens were reviewed for cytology and tested fo.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000162

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