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Hughes-Halbert, Chanita

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overview	My research program focuses on identifying sociocultural, psychological, and environmental determinants of cancer prevention and control, translating this information into interventions, and disseminating efficacious strategies into clinical and community settings. My research has made several seminal contributions to the fields of cancer control, minority health, and health disparities. For instance, the availability of genetic testing for mutations in cancer susceptibility genes is one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century and has fundamentally changed the way in which early detection is conceptualized and practiced in the US healthcare system. African Americans typically have limited access to genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations, and the quality of service has significant limitations in this population. My research developed and evaluated a comprehensive model of how to translate genetic risk information into racially diverse populations. With completion of the first prospective randomized trial to evaluate the effects of culturally tailored versus standard genetic counseling on genetic test acceptance and psychological outcomes, this research established the evidence-base for increasing access to genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1/2 mutations in African American women. My research also was the first to evaluate the long-term effects of genetic testing for BRCA1/2 mutations in racially diverse women. Currently, I am examining community-based strategies for increasing access to, and the enhancing the quality of, cancer control among medically underserved populations. With funding from the NCI and AHRQ, my research is evaluating the effects of community-based navigation for cancer control.

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My research program focuses on identifying sociocultural, psychological, and environmental determinants of cancer prevention and control, translating this information into interventions, and disseminating efficacious strategies into clinical and community settings. My research has made several seminal contributions to the fields of cancer control, minority health, and health disparities. For instance, the availability of genetic testing for mutations in cancer susceptibility genes is one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th century and has fundamentally changed the way in which early detection is conceptualized and practiced in the US healthcare system. African Americans typically have limited access to genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations, and the quality of service has significant limitations in this population. My research developed and evaluated a comprehensive model of how to translate genetic risk information into racially diverse populations. With completion of the first prospective randomized trial to evaluate the effects of culturally tailored versus standard genetic counseling on genetic test acceptance and psychological outcomes, this research established the evidence-base for increasing access to genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1/2 mutations in African American women. My research also was the first to evaluate the long-term effects of genetic testing for BRCA1/2 mutations in racially diverse women. Currently, I am examining community-based strategies for increasing access to, and the enhancing the quality of, cancer control among medically underserved populations. With funding from the NCI and AHRQ, my research is evaluating the effects of community-based navigation for cancer control.

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Item Type	Name
Concept	Genetic Counseling
Academic Article	Low rates of African American participation in genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1/2 mutations: racial disparities or just a difference?
Academic Article	Effect of genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in African American women: a randomized trial.
Academic Article	Randomized controlled trial of a psychosocial telephone counseling intervention in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers.
Academic Article	Utilization of religious coping strategies among African American women at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Academic Article	BRCA1 and BRCA2 risk perceptions among African American women at increased risk for hereditary breast-ovarian cancer.
Academic Article	Retention of African American women in cancer genetics research.
Academic Article	Genetic counseling and testing for breast cancer risk in African Americans.
Academic Article	Sociocultural predictors of breast cancer risk perceptions in African American breast cancer survivors.
Academic Article	Low rates of acceptance of BRCA1 and BRCA2 test results among African American women at increased risk for hereditary breast-ovarian cancer.
Academic Article	Satisfaction with genetic counseling for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations among African American women.
Academic Article	Recruiting African American women to participate in hereditary breast cancer research.
Academic Article	Psychological functioning in African American women at an increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Academic Article	Utilization of BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation testing in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Academic Article	Predictors of cognitive appraisals following genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Academic Article	Predictors of participation in psychosocial telephone counseling following genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Academic Article	Impact of BRCA1/BRCA2 counseling and testing on newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

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