Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior: Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Many of the faculty in the Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior are committed to promoting cancer prevention and early detection behaviors, informed decision-making, and effective communication between providers and patients about cancer preventive behaviors. Research topics include:
- Tobacco cessation and relapse prevention
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Cervical cancer screening
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening
- Prostate cancer screening informed decision-making
- Lung cancer screening
- Genetic counseling
- Health information seeking
- Effective communication
- Cancer care delivery