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Cancer Med March 2023 PMID 36433634

Melanoma awareness and prevention among latinx and non-latinx white adults in urban and rural California: A qualitative exploration.

Rachel J Mesia, Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Hayden Hutchison, Nadia Safaeinili, Laurel J Finster, Vijaytha Muralidharan, Beth A Glenn, Robert W Haile, Lisa Goldman Rosas, Susan M Swetter

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10
Peak: 4 in Jun 2022
across 3 sources since Jun 2022

Extended reach

5,988
potential audience

Total likes

8

Video views

5

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Jun 2022 – Jul 2023

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
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  • YouTube1 videos

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What people are saying

The collective discussions show a positive stance toward the research, with posts noting its publication and relevance to Latinx and rural populations, such as 'Our qualitative paper on exploring melanoma awareness' and mentions of conferences like ASCO. This tone, combined with references to the study's focus on disparities, indicates a moderate but meaningful engagement emphasizing the potential for improving health outcomes across diverse communities.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the research and support the need for increased melanoma awareness, reflecting overall agreement with the study's goals.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest by sharing publication details and highlighting the relevance to community health, though they do not delve deeply into the content.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions reference specific aspects like conference presentations and the focus on Latinx and rural populations, indicating active engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

By sharing the publication and emphasizing its significance for community health and future interventions, the posts suggest the study could have a meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored melanoma awareness, prevention, and early detection among Latinx and non-Latinx White adults in urban and rural California, highlighting disparities based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and location.
  • Key barriers identified include lack of knowledge about melanoma, misperceptions of risk related to skin tone, and logistical challenges like transportation and healthcare costs, which affect access to dermatology services.
  • The findings emphasize the importance of trusted information sources and targeted community interventions to improve melanoma awareness and preventive behaviors across diverse populations.
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Cancer at Cedars-Sinai
@CSCancerCenter · X

#CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latinx and non-Latinx White populations in urban and rural California” is being presented. @ASCO @CedarsSinaiMed @CSCancerCare https://t.co/vxzB0quPS5

Jun 6, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,697 followers View post →
Vijaytha Murali
@VijaythaMurali5 · X

⭐️ Our qualitative paper on exploring melanoma awareness in the rural vs urban Latinx community now published below in Cancer Medicine! ⭐️ https://t.co/s2aAxlj2oK

Nov 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 417 followers View post →
Stanford Epidemiology & Population Health
@StanfordEpiNews · X

E&PH's Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa and @GoldmanRosas contributed to a new article in Cancer Med examining melanoma awareness and prevention in latinx and non-latinx white adults in Northern and Southern CA. Read more: https://t.co/FGKRhFR7WT https://t.co/s4PKzMHwS4

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,985 followers View post →
Dan Theodorescu
@Dan_Theodorescu · X

RT @CSCancerCare: #CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latin…

Jun 6, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,103 followers View post →
Zul Surani
@ZulSurani · X

RT @CSCancerCare: #CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latin…

Jun 8, 2022 · 3 shares · 295 followers View post →
Richard Ken Suzuki, PhD
@RichardKenSuzu1 · X

RT @CSCancerCare: #CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latin…

Jun 6, 2022 · 3 shares · 238 followers View post →

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Stanford Epidemiology & Population Health
@StanfordEpiNews · X

E&PH's Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa and @GoldmanRosas contributed to a new article in Cancer Med examining melanoma awareness and prevention in latinx and non-latinx white adults in Northern and Southern CA. Read more: https://t.co/FGKRhFR7WT https://t.co/s4PKzMHwS4

Dec 3, 2022 · 1 like · 1,985 followers View post →
Ingentium Melanoma
@ingentium_mel · X

Melanoma awareness and prevention among latinx and non-latinx white adults in urban and rural California: A qualitative exploration. https://t.co/XDJOI70mYX https://t.co/KuJjsXrKRa

Nov 27, 2022 · 205 followers View post →
Vijaytha Murali
@VijaythaMurali5 · X

⭐️ Our qualitative paper on exploring melanoma awareness in the rural vs urban Latinx community now published below in Cancer Medicine! ⭐️ https://t.co/s2aAxlj2oK

Nov 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 417 followers View post →
Zul Surani
@ZulSurani · X

RT @CSCancerCare: #CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latin…

Jun 8, 2022 · 3 shares · 295 followers View post →
Richard Ken Suzuki, PhD
@RichardKenSuzu1 · X

RT @CSCancerCare: #CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latin…

Jun 6, 2022 · 3 shares · 238 followers View post →
Dan Theodorescu
@Dan_Theodorescu · X

RT @CSCancerCare: #CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latin…

Jun 6, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,103 followers View post →
Cancer at Cedars-Sinai
@CSCancerCenter · X

#CedarsSinaiCancer at #ASCO22. The poster “A qualitative exploration of #melanoma awareness and prevention among #Latinx and non-Latinx White populations in urban and rural California” is being presented. @ASCO @CedarsSinaiMed @CSCancerCare https://t.co/vxzB0quPS5

Jun 6, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,697 followers View post →
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