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Melanoma Disparities among US Hispanics: Use of the Social Ecological Model to Contextualize Reasons for Inequitable Outcomes and Frame a Research Agenda
Joint Authors
Harvey, Valerie M.
Oldfield, Charlene W.
Chen, Jarvis T.
Eschbach, Karl
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cutaneous melanoma is a significant public health concern, accounting for thousands of deaths annually in the US.
Early detection and diagnosis are critical given the poor prognosis and limited treatment options of advanced-stage disease.
While non-Hispanic whites have higher incidence rates of melanoma, Hispanics are typically diagnosed at later disease stages and suffer higher morbidity and mortality.
Currently, there is a paucity of literature investigating the root causes underlying these trends among Hispanics.
Given that Hispanics are the most rapidly expanding demographic segment in the US, it is essential for cancer control efforts to elucidate the major determinants of their poor melanoma outcomes.
Herein, we use the social ecological model as a framework to explore the multitude of influences on melanoma disparities among Hispanics and provide recommendations for planning future studies and interventions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Harvey, Valerie M.& Oldfield, Charlene W.& Chen, Jarvis T.& Eschbach, Karl. 2016. Melanoma Disparities among US Hispanics: Use of the Social Ecological Model to Contextualize Reasons for Inequitable Outcomes and Frame a Research Agenda. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110735
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Harvey, Valerie M.…[et al.]. Melanoma Disparities among US Hispanics: Use of the Social Ecological Model to Contextualize Reasons for Inequitable Outcomes and Frame a Research Agenda. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110735
American Medical Association (AMA)
Harvey, Valerie M.& Oldfield, Charlene W.& Chen, Jarvis T.& Eschbach, Karl. Melanoma Disparities among US Hispanics: Use of the Social Ecological Model to Contextualize Reasons for Inequitable Outcomes and Frame a Research Agenda. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110735
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110735