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Behavioral Interventions for Cancer Prevention and Control

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Disease Prevention".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 10618

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Dr. Thanh C. Bui

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Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Stephenson Cancer Center—TSET Health Promotion Research Center, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
Interests: behavioral sciences; health promotion; cancer prevention; global health; mHealth; smoking cessation; vaccination

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

According to the United States National Cancer Institute, human behaviors are central to cancer prevention and control [1]. Approximately one-half of cancer occurrences are related to unhealthy behaviors, such as tobacco use, poor diet, alcohol consumption, sedentary behavior, or excessive ultraviolet exposure [2]. The World Health Organization—International Agency for Research on Cancer has also identified behavior change as one of the most important primary interventions for cancer prevention and control [3].

In this Special Issue, we welcome original research manuscripts, short reports, and reviews related to behavioral interventions for cancer prevention and control. In broad terms, individual-level behavioral interventions may include smoking cessation, healthy diet, reducing alcohol use, promoting physical activities, decreasing ultraviolet exposure, vaccination against oncogenic agents, cancer screening, and cancer-preventive service utilization. Health behaviors of cancer patients or cancer survivors are also included. We also welcome studies that examine the influence of psychological risk factors on cancer-causing behaviors (e.g., stress and smoking). Because individual behaviors often result from, are influenced by, or are correlated with a wide range of interpersonal, organizational, and environmental factors, this Special Issue is also open to any research on regulation, environmental, or multi-level interventions that drive cancer-related behaviors.

References

  1. Klein, W. M. P.; Bloch, M.; Hesse, B. W.; McDonald, P. G.; Nebeling, L.; O'Connell, M. E.; Riley, W. T.; Taplin, S. H.; Tesauro, G. Behavioral research in cancer prevention and control: a look to the future. Am. J. Prev. Med. 2014, 46, 303–311.
  2. Klein, W. M. P.; O'Connell, M. E.; Bloch, M. H.; Czajkowski, S. M.; Green, P. A.; Han, P. K. J.; Moser, R. P.; Nebeling, L. C.; Vanderpool, R. C. Behavioral Research in Cancer Prevention and Control: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 2022, 114, 179–186.
  3. International Agency for Research on Cancer—World Health Organization. IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention—Preamble for Primary Prevention. In: Lyon, France, 2019.

Dr. Thanh C. Bui
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Keywords

  • cancer prevention
  • health behaviors
  • smoking cessation
  • vaccination
  • cancer screening

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Promoting HPV Vaccination in People with HIV: Factors to Consider
by Kinsey A. Huff, Ashlea Braun, Michelle R. Salvaggio, Patrick McGough, Summer G. Frank-Pearce, Darla E. Kendzor and Thanh Cong Bui
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(7), 5345; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20075345 - 31 Mar 2023
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People with HIV (PWH) and their sexual partners have increased risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Despite recommended HPV vaccination for PWH aged 18–26 years, vaccination rates among PWH remain low. This qualitative study used the Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills (IMBS) model to identify factors [...] Read more.
People with HIV (PWH) and their sexual partners have increased risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Despite recommended HPV vaccination for PWH aged 18–26 years, vaccination rates among PWH remain low. This qualitative study used the Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills (IMBS) model to identify factors influencing the decisions of PWH around promoting HPV vaccination to their sexual partners. Fourteen PWH with diverse sociodemographic characteristics participated in four focus-group discussions. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis; codes and themes included IMBS constructs. For the information construct, the need for improved HPV education emerged as the driving factor for HPV vaccine uptake and discussing HPV vaccines with partners. Focal reasons for being unvaccinated included low knowledge of HPV risk, asymptomatic cancer-causing HPV, HPV vaccines, and vaccine eligibility. Salient factors in the motivation construct included the preventive benefits of HPV vaccination to both self and sexual partners. Salient factors in the behavioral skills construct included: accessing vaccine, low self-confidence and skills for promoting vaccination, relationships with sexual partners, partners’ vaccine hesitancy, and stigma. Race/ethnicity impacted HPV vaccination promotion; important determinants included perceptions of HPV-related diseases as “White people’s diseases” among Black people, and discrimination against those with HPV-related diseases among the Hispanic population. Full article
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Preliminary Support for the Use of Motivational Interviewing to Improve Parent/Adult Caregiver Behavior for Obesity and Cancer Prevention
by Ashlea Braun, James Portner, Menglin Xu, Lindy Weaver, Keeley Pratt, Amy Darragh and Colleen K. Spees
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(6), 4726; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20064726 - 7 Mar 2023
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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising behavioral intervention for improving parent and adult caregiver (PAC) health behavior for obesity and cancer prevention. This study explored the preliminary effects of MI from a registered dietitian (RDMI) within an obesity prevention intervention to promote PAC [...] Read more.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising behavioral intervention for improving parent and adult caregiver (PAC) health behavior for obesity and cancer prevention. This study explored the preliminary effects of MI from a registered dietitian (RDMI) within an obesity prevention intervention to promote PAC behavior change and positive proxy effects on children and the home environment. N = 36 PAC/child dyads from low-resource communities were enrolled in a randomized trial testing a 10-week obesity prevention intervention. Intervention dyads were offered RDMI sessions. Data were collected at baseline and post-intervention (PAC diet quality (Healthy Eating Index (HEI)), child skin carotenoids, home environment, and PAC ambivalence regarding improving diet). Results show that for every RDMI dose, PAC HEI scores increased (0.571 points, p = 0.530), child skin carotenoid scores improved (1.315%, p = 0.592), and the home food environment improved (3.559%, p = 0.026). There was a significant positive relationship between RDMI dose and change in ambivalence (ρ = 0.533, p = 0.007). Higher baseline ambivalence was associated with greater dose (ρ = −0.287, p = 0.173). Thus, RDMI for PACs may improve diets among PACs who are otherwise ambivalent, with potential effects on the diets of their children and the home food environment. Such intervention strategies have the potential for greater effect, strengthening behavioral interventions targeting obesity and cancer. Full article
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Public Knowledge, Practice, and Attitude Regarding Cancer Screening: A Community-Based Study in Saudi Arabia
by Dalia Ahmed Elmaghraby, Ahmed Ali Alshalla, Anas Alyahyan, Muntathir Altaweel, Ahmad Mohammed Al ben Hamad, Khalid Mohammed Alhunfoosh, Mohammed F. AlJuwaysim, Duaa Jawad Aljumah and Mohammed Abdullah Albahrani
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(2), 1114; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021114 - 8 Jan 2023
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(1) Background: Cancer screening tests discover cancer at early stages, even before symptoms appear. When abnormal tissues or a malignant mass is found early, treatment and cure rates are improved. In late stages, the cancer may have grown and metastasized. This can negatively [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Cancer screening tests discover cancer at early stages, even before symptoms appear. When abnormal tissues or a malignant mass is found early, treatment and cure rates are improved. In late stages, the cancer may have grown and metastasized. This can negatively affect cancer treatment and reduce the overall survival rate. Screening tests are performed when a person is asymptomatic. Public awareness about cancer screening is crucial for the success of cancer screening programs and for consequently decreasing the morbidity and mortality rate due to cancer. (2) Aim: Assess the knowledge and perception of the community regarding cancer screening in Saudi Arabia. (3) Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study targeting the general population of Saudi Arabia was conducted from January to June 2022. The data were collected using a structured validated electronic questionnaire. The study questionnaire covered participants’ personal data, medical history, source of data, and participants’ knowledge, attitude, and practice items. The questionnaire was used as a digital survey and was distributed electronically to the target population. (4) Results: A total of 1313 participants completed the study questionnaire. The participants’ ages ranged from 18 to 67 years, with a mean age of 28.3 ± 11.4 years old. Overall, 60.4% of the study participants knew about cancer screening. Regarding the benefits of cancer screening, 91.8% of the participants reported knowing that the early detection of cancer helps treatment, and 81.1% knew that the early detection of cancer improves treatment outcomes. Moreover, 441 (33.6%) of the participants had good knowledge regarding cancer and cancer screening, while 872 (66.4%) had poor levels of knowledge. Furthermore, 106 (8.1%) of the participants underwent cancer screening. (5) Conclusions: The study results revealed that participants’ awareness regarding cancer and cancer screening was low, especially for approaches to reduce cancer risk. Additionally, the study participants’ practice regarding cancer screening was low. The health care authority should plan for population-based efficacious cancer screening programs. In addition, cancer screening information and the benefits of early detection can be disseminated through social media to target the desired populations. Full article
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Factors Related to HPV Vaccination Intention among MSM in China: A Bayesian Network Model
by Qiao Chen, Tianyi Zhou and Xiaoni Zhong
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(23), 15532; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315532 - 23 Nov 2022
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(1) Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and HPV vaccination is the best strategy to prevent HPV infection. Accepting HPV vaccination is an essential factor affecting vaccine promotion among MSM. We aimed [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and HPV vaccination is the best strategy to prevent HPV infection. Accepting HPV vaccination is an essential factor affecting vaccine promotion among MSM. We aimed to explore the factors related to HPV vaccination intention among MSM and analyze the potential relationship between these factors. (2) Methods: We adopted a nonprobability sampling method to recruit MSM volunteers. Information collection included general demographics, personal behavioral characteristics, knowledge of HPV/vaccine attitudes, and risk threat perception. Bayesian networks (BNs) were used to analyze the data statistically. (3) Results: The BNs showed that perceived HPV risk and attitudes toward vaccine promotion were directly correlated factors, whereas knowledge of HPV/vaccines, a history of HIV testing, and the number of male sexual partners in the past 6 months were indirectly correlated factors. (4) Conclusions: The results of this study illustrate that MSM have a relatively high propensity to receive HPV vaccines. The proposal that strengthening the propagation of HPV and its relevant vaccines, encouraging MSM to undergo regular corresponding tests, and improving their risk perception of HPV infection can be raised to promote HPV vaccination among MSM. Full article
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