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Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer Incidence Trends in the United States (2000-2014) by Ansa, Benjamin E, Coughlin, Steven S, Alema-Mensah, Ernest, Smith, Selina A

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates have declined in recent years for people of all races/ethnicities; however, the extent to which the decrease varies…”
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Advancing breast cancer survivorship among African-American women by Coughlin, Steven S., Yoo, Wonsuk, Whitehead, Mary S., Smith, Selina A.

“…Advances have occurred in breast cancer survivorship but, for many African-American women, challenges and gaps in relevant information remain. This article…”
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Health-related quality of life of African-American female breast cancer survivors, survivors of other cancers, and those without cancer by Claridy, Mechelle D., Ansa, Benjamin, Damus, Francesca, Alema-Mensah, Ernest, Smith, Selina A.

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare differences in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between African-American female breast cancer survivors,…”
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Community-Based Participatory Research to Promote Healthy Diet and Nutrition and Prevent and Control Obesity Among African-Americans: a Literature Review by Coughlin, Steven S., Smith, Selina A.

“…Introduction The literature on community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches for promoting healthy diet and nutrition and preventing and controlling…”
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Trends in HIV Testing among Adults in Georgia: Analysis of the 2011-2015 BRFSS Data by Ansa, Benjamin E, White, Sashia, Chung, Yunmi, Smith, Selina A

“…Georgia is ranked fifth highest among states for rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis. About 4% of persons living with HIV infection in the…”
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A trial of 3 interventions to promote colorectal cancer screening in African Americans by Blumenthal, Daniel S., Smith, Selina A., Majett, Charlye D., Alema‐Mensah, Ernest

“…BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. CRC incidence and mortality rates are higher among blacks…”
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Patterns of Internet‐based health information seeking in adult survivors of childhood cancer by Claridy, Mechelle D., Hudson, Melissa M., Caplan, Lee, Mitby, Pauline A., Leisenring, Wendy, Smith, Selina A., Robison, Leslie L., Mertens, Ann C.

“…Background To assess where, when, and why survivors of childhood cancer seek health information. Procedure Data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS)…”
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Determinants of adherence to physical activity guidelines among overweight and obese African American breast cancer survivors: implications for an intervention approach by Smith, Selina A., Ansa, Benjamin E., Yoo, Wonsuk, Whitehead, Mary S., Coughlin, Steven S.

“…Objective: Public health agencies encourage breast cancer survivors (BCSs) to follow their physical activity guidelines (PAGs). However, adherence to these…”
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Community health workers support community-based participatory research ethics: lessons learned along the research-to-practice-to-community continuum by Smith, Selina A, Blumenthal, Daniel S

“…Ethical principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR)--specifically, community engagement, mutual learning, action-reflection, and commitment to…”
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Operationalization of Community-Based Participatory Research Principles: Assessment of the National Cancer Institute's Community Network Programs by BRAUN, Kathryn L, NGUYEN, Tung T, MA, Grace X, KENERSON, Donna, PATEL, Kushal, TSARK, Joann, HEBERT, James R, SORA PARK TANJASIRI, CAMPBELL, Janis, HEINEY, Sue P, BRANDT, Heather M, SMITH, Selina A, BLUMENTHAL, Daniel S, HARGREAVES, Margaret, COE, Kathryn

“…We examined how National Cancer Institute-funded Community Network Programs (CNPs) operationalized principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR)…”
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Toward the Elimination of Colorectal Cancer Disparities Among African Americans by Coughlin, Steven S., Blumenthal, Daniel S., Seay, Shirley Jordan, Smith, Selina A.

“…Background In the USA, race and socioeconomic status are well-known factors associated with colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates. These are higher…”
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Ethical and Social Issues in Health Research Involving Incarcerated People by Coughlin, Steven S, Lewis, Sharon R, Smith, Selina A

“…The use of inmates in research in the U.S. was restricted by the recommendations of the National Commission and by federal regulations and guidelines that…”
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TEACH Kitchen: A Chronological Review of Accomplishments by Chae, Jung Hee, Ansa, Benjamin E, Smith, Selina A

“…The Eating and Cooking Healthy (TEACH) Kitchen was founded at the Medical College of Georgia in 2015 as a nutrition-based intervention to combat the high…”
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A review of community-based participatory research studies to promote physical activity among African Americans by Coughlin, Steven S, Smith, Selina A

“…As part of the planning process for new research, the literature on community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches for promoting physical activity in…”
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How can we promote mentored student research in Georgia? by Webb, Nancy C, Smith, Selina A

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Efficacy to effectiveness transition of an Educational Program to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening (EPICS): study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial by Smith, Selina A, Blumenthal, Daniel S

“…African Americans have the highest incidence and mortality and are less likely than whites to have been screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). Many…”
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Persons Who Failed to Obtain Colorectal Cancer Screening Despite Participation in an Evidence-Based Intervention by Smith, Selina A., Alema-Mensah, Ernest, Yoo, Wonsuk, Ansa, Benjamin E., Blumenthal, Daniel S.

“…In a previous report, we demonstrated the efficacy of an educational intervention focused on increasing colorectal cancer screening rates among African…”
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Social networks as predictors of colorectal cancer screening in African Americans by Alema-Mensah, Ernest, Smith, Selina A, Claridy, Mechelle, Ede, Victor, Ansa, Benjamin, Blumenthal, Daniel S

“…Early detection can reduce colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality by 15%-33%, and screening is widely recommended for average-risk adults beginning at age 50 years…”
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A Systematic Review of Lifestyle Interventions for Chronic Diseases in Rural Communities by Selina Smith, Benjamin Ansa

“…Background: Rural Americans suffer disproportionately from lifestyle-related chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease,…”
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A systematic review of lifestyle interventions for chronic diseases in rural communities by Smith, Selina A, Ansa, Benjamin

“…Rural Americans suffer disproportionately from lifestyle-related chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and breast…”
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