International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Community Perspectives on Multilevel Socioecological Influences on Cancer Prevention Engagement in Houston, Texas: A Qualitative Study
By Veronica Ajewole-Mwema, Erika Figueroa-Solis, Maria C. Mejia de Grubb and 4 others.
Abstract
Background
Predominantly African American communities continue to experience challenges in cancer prevention, screening, and outcomes. This study explored perceptions, experiences, and challenges related to cancer prevention and screening among adults recruited through a community engagement initiative in a predominantly African American urban community in Houston, Texas.