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Recommendations from Latinx Trans and Non-Binary Individuals to Promote Cancer Prevention in Puerto Rico and Florida

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  • Joshua J. Rivera-Custodio

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Ana V. Soto-Sanchez

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Elvin O. Alvarado-Cardona

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Fabian Moreta-Ávila

    (Independent Researcher, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA)

  • Julian Silva-Reteguis

    (Independent Researcher, San Sebastián 00685, Puerto Rico)

  • Erik Velez-Perez

    (School of Public Health, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Coral Jiménez-Ricaurte

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Eliut Rivera-Segarra

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Sheilla L. Rodríguez-Madera

    (Global and Sociocultural Studies, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA)

  • Alixida Ramos-Pibernus

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

Abstract

Latinx trans and non-binary individuals (LTNB) face increased cancer-related health disparities. Studies evidence how barriers at the individual, provider and organizational levels drive cancer disparities among LTNB individuals. These barriers increase the emotional discomfort associated with testing and disengagement from cancer prevention efforts. Moreover, there are no guidelines or interventions that address cancer prevention specifically among LTNB individuals. There is a need to develop interventions informed by the LTNB communities to promote cancer prevention and screening. The study aims to describe the recommendations provided by LTNB individuals to foster cancer screening and prevention in the communities residing in Puerto Rico and Florida. We conducted two online focus groups with a total of 15 LTNB participants. Participants were recruited using non-probabilistic purposive sampling. We used rapid-qualitative analysis for data interpretation. Findings are gathered in three main themes: (1) recommendations for promoting cancer prevention screening among providers; (2) specific recommendations to promote cancer screening among LTBN individuals; and (3) recommendations on delivery formats to foster cancer prevention. These results evidence the need and feasibility of developing community informed tailored interventions targeting cancer screening and preventative care to reduce cancer-related health disparities among the LTNB population.

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  • Joshua J. Rivera-Custodio & Ana V. Soto-Sanchez & Elvin O. Alvarado-Cardona & Fabian Moreta-Ávila & Julian Silva-Reteguis & Erik Velez-Perez & Coral Jiménez-Ricaurte & Eliut Rivera-Segarra & Sheilla L, 2023. "Recommendations from Latinx Trans and Non-Binary Individuals to Promote Cancer Prevention in Puerto Rico and Florida," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-9, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:2:p:1213-:d:1030600
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    1. Alíxida Ramos-Pibernus & Paola Carminelli-Corretjer & Mario Bermonti-Pérez & Nelmit Tollinchi-Natali & Coral Jiménez-Ricaurte & David Mejías-Serrano & Julian Silva-Reteguis & Fabian Moreta-Ávila & Mal, 2021. "Examining Cervical Cancer Preventive Behaviors for Latinx Transmasculine Individuals among Medical Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-7, January.
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