Tackling Gynecologic Cancer Disparities: An Assessment of 2 Interventions for Improving Information Exchange With Racial/Ethnic Communities. Issue 1 (2nd March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adebayo, Nihmotallahi; Dunne, Will; Dean, Julie Robin; O'Brian, Catherine; Dahdouh, Rabih; Simon, Melissa A.
• Is Part Of: Clinical obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 66:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 52
• Publication Date: 2023-03-02
• Subjects: gynecologic cancer disparities -- vulnerable populations research -- mitigation of disparities -- racial health disparities -- scientific community engagement -- medical knowledge equity; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000742
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-9201

Abstract

Abstract : Racial health disparities continue to greatly impact the incidence and mortality rates of gynecologic cancers. Although there are many drivers for these disparities, limited inclusion of vulnerable populations in clinical research and narrowed medical knowledge of patients are large contributors that disproportionately affect racial/ethnic communities. To mitigate these disparities, we must look for avenues that connect patients from these communities to cancer researchers. In this review, we summarize 2 projects that can serve as models for future interventions that promote education and engagement in clinical research for populations most impacted by gynecologic cancer disparities.