Application of geographic information systems and asset mapping to facilitate identification of colorectal cancer screening resources.
Online J Public Health Inform
; 2(1): 2893, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We sought to identify and map the geographic distribution of available colorectal cancer screening resources; following identification of this priority within a needs assessment of a local community-academic collaborative to reduce cancer health disparities in medically underserved communities.METHODS:
We used geographic information systems (GIS) and asset mapping tools to visually depict resources in the context of geography and a population of interest. We illustrate two examples, offer step-by-step directions for mapping, and discuss the challenges, lessons learned, and future directions for research and practice.RESULTS:
Our positive asset driven, community-based approach illustrated the distribution of existing colonoscopy screening facilities and locations of populations and organizations who might use these resources. A need for additional affordable and accessible colonoscopy resources was identified.CONCLUSION:
These transdisciplinary community mapping efforts highlight the benefit of innovative community-academic partnerships for addressing cancer health disparities by bolstering infrastructure and community capacity-building for increased access to colonoscopies.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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Online J Public Health Inform
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2010
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Article