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COVID‐19 disparity among Black Americans: A call to action for nurse scientists by Williams, Lovoria B.

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Beliefs and knowledge related to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among African Americans and African immigrants young adults by Adegboyega, Adebola, Obielodan, Omoadoni, Wiggins, Amanda T., Dignan, Mark, Williams, Lovoria B.

“…Background Despite the disparate human papillomavirus (HPV) infection rates among sexually active Black young adults, HPV vaccine uptake remains low among this…”
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Social support and cervical cancer screening among sub-Saharan African immigrant (SAI) women by Adegboyega, Adebola, Aroh, Adaeze, Williams, Lovoria B., Mudd-Martin, Gia

“…Background Low rates of Papanicolaou (Pap) screening among sub-Saharan African immigrant (SAI) women in the US contribute to cancer diagnoses at late stages…”
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Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge, Beliefs, and Trusted Information Sources Among Black Women in Kentucky: Implications for Vaccine Uptake by Zelaya, Carina M., Francis, Diane B., Williams, Lovoria B.

“…To optimize COVID-19 vaccination rates among Black women in the United States, it is crucial to understand their vaccine beliefs and determine the most…”
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Executing plans to enhance diversity across cancer centers in the United States: opportunities and challenges by Li, Christopher I, Rogers, Sherise Chantell, Bult, Carol J, Guerra, Carmen E, Talton, Angela, Williams, Lovoria B, Law, Wendy

“…Lack of diversity in the cancer research workforce persists, which the new requirement for all National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers to…”
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How effective are church‐based weight‐loss interventions among Black adults? A systematic review by Williams, Lovoria B., Abu Farsakh, Bassema, Karle, Erika R., Almogheer, Zainab S., Coughlin, Steven, Kim Yeary, Karen H.

“…Objective Churches are frequently used to reach Black adults to effect weight loss. However, there has been no recent review, to our knowledge, inclusive of…”
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Promoting Community Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Among Disparate Populations: Results of the cancer-Community Awareness Access Research and Education Project by Williams, Lovoria B., Looney, Stephen W., Joshua, Thomas, McCall, Amber, Tingen, Martha S.

“…BACKGROUNDLung cancer is the no. 1 cause of cancer death in the United States. Racial/ethnic minority and medically underserved populations suffer higher…”
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Psychological factors among Appalachian women with abnormal Pap results by Adegboyega, Adebola, Dignan, Mark, Sha, Shuying, Nkwonta, Chigozie, Williams, Lovoria B.

“…Purpose Women who receive an abnormal Pap result may experience negative psychological factors. The purpose of this study is to assess the baseline occurrence…”
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Tobacco use behavior among adults exposed to cumulative adverse childhood experiences: A systematic review and meta analysis by Abufarsakh, Bassema, Okoli, Chizimuzo T.C., Darville, Audrey K., Williams, Lovoria B., Garcia, Antonio R., Martin, Catherine

“…•14.4% of adults reported exposure to four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).•Prevalence rates for ever smoking, current smoking, and former smoking…”
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A dyadic analysis of financial toxicity and health‐related quality of life among bone marrow transplant patients and their caregivers by Edward, Jean S., Rayens, Mary Kay, McLouth, Laurie E., Eisele, Lori P., Scales, Joan, Williams, Lovoria B., Hildebrandt, Gerhard

“…Objective Relatively few dyad‐based studies have evaluated the shared psychosocial and financial toxicity (FT) experiences of hematologic patients and their…”
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A View of Health Disparities among African Americans Through a COVID-19 Lens by Fernander, Anita F, Williams, Lovoria B

“…COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted African Americans. Political and social determinants of health-the impact of the environments where people play, work,…”
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A framework and process for community-engaged, mixed-methods cancer needs assessments by Burus, Todd, Thompson, Jessica R., McAfee, Caree R., Williams, Lovoria B., Knight, Jennifer Redmond, Huang, Bin, Kanotra, Sarojini, Wilhite, Natalie P., Russell, Elaine, Rogers, Melinda, Sorrell, Connie L., Stroebel, Christine, King, Rachael, Hull, Pamela C.

“…Purpose Community health needs assessments are required for most state and local public health agencies and non-profit hospitals. Typically based on community…”
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Predictors of Underrepresented Nursing Students' School Satisfaction, Success, and Future Education Intent by Williams, Lovoria B, Bourgault, Annette B, Valenti, Michael, Howie, Melissa, Mathur, Sunil

“…The United States is steadily becoming more diverse. If current trends continue, the minority population will be the majority by 2043. In contrast to the U.S…”
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Impact of Diabetes Self-Management Education on A1C Levels Among Black/African Americans: A Systematic Review by Okeyo, Hilda M., Biddle, Martha, Williams, Lovoria B.

“…Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the impact of diabetes self-management education (DSME) programs on A1C levels of Black/African…”
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Health Literacy and Perceived Control: Intermediary Factors in the Relationship Between Race and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Incarcerated Men in the United States by Miller, Jennifer L., Chung, Misook, Williams, Lovoria B., Connell, Alison, Saleh, Zyad T., Alhurani, Abdullah, Bailey, Alison, Rayens, Mary Kay, Moser, Debra K.

“…Black race, inadequate health literacy, and poor perceived control are predictors of increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The purpose of this study was…”
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Experiences and Challenges of African American and Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Black Women in Completing Pap Screening: a Mixed Methods Study by Adebola, Adegboyega, Adaeze, Aroh, Adeyimika, Desmennu, Lovoria, Williams B., Gia, Mudd-Martin

“…Background Understanding Black women’s Papanicolaou (Pap) screening experiences can inform efforts to reduce cancer disparities. This study examined…”
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Barriers and Facilitators to Stool-Based Screening for Colorectal Cancer Among Black Louisville Residents by Kruse-Diehr, Aaron J., Cegelka, Derek, Holtsclaw, Elizabeth, Stapleton, Jerod, Burnett, Camille, Wood, Rose, Combs, Carlee, Williams, Lovoria B.

“…Knowledge of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening options remains suboptimal in Black populations, contributing to screening disparities. Guided by…”
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The mediating/moderating role of cultural context factors on self-care practices among those living with diabetes in rural Appalachia by Smalls, Brittany L, Adegboyega, Adebola, Combs, Ellen, Rutledge, Matthew, Westgate, Philip M, Azam, Md. Tofial, De La Barra, Felipe, Williams, Lovoria B, Schoenberg, Nancy E

“…Background The aim of this study was to examine whether cultural factors, such as religiosity and social support, mediate/moderate the relationship between…”
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HPV Testing Behaviors and Willingness to Use HPV Self-sampling at Home Among African American (AA) and Sub-Saharan African Immigrant (SAI) Women by Adegboyega, Adebola, Wiggins, Amanda T., Williams, Lovoria B., Dignan, Mark

“…Background HPV self-sampling is an emerging HPV testing method that offers reliable identification of cervical precancer and cancer. To determine the…”
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Evaluating Simulation-Based Tobacco Treatment Scenarios for Providers Delivering Treatment for People Living With Mental Illnesses by Okoli, Chizimuzo T C, Otachi, Janet K, Seng, Sarret, Abufarsakh, Bassema, Williams, Lovoria B

“…People living with mental illnesses (PMI) experience elevated tobacco use and related morbidity and mortality. Despite the availability of effective and safe…”
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