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Personal profile
Research Interests
Evaluation of community-based screening and early detection interventions.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Public Health, University Of North Carolina
1982
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Tennessee-Knoxville
1977
Master of Science, University Of Utah
1974
Bachelor of Science, University Of Utah
1973
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Evaluator C5251: CL1 FY25
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Tobacco Control Project Evaluation C4590: CL1: FY 25 Tobacco Evaluation (July-April)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Tobacco Control Project Evaluation C4590: CL3: FY 25 SPAN Evaluation (Oct-June)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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NRSA T32: Addressing Rural Cancer Inequities Through Scientific Excellence (ARISE)
8/1/21 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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Increasing Lung Cancer Screening for High-Risk Smokers in a Frontier Population
Dignan, M., Cina, K., Sargent, M., O’Connor, M., Tobacco, R., Burhansstipanov, L., Ahamed, S., White, D. & Petereit, D., Feb 2024, In: Journal of Cancer Education. 39, 1, p. 27-32 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accelerating Colorectal Cancer Screening and Follow-up through Implementation Science (ACCSIS) in Appalachia: protocol for a group randomized, delayed intervention trial
Paskett, E. D., Kruse-Diehr, A. J., Oliveri, J. M., Vanderpool, R. C., Gray, D. M., Pennell, M. L., Huang, B., Young, G. S., Fickle, D., Cromo, M., Katz, M. L., Reiter, P. L., Rogers, M., Gross, D. A., Fairchild, V., Xu, W., Carman, A., Walunis, J. M., Mcalearney, A. S., Huerta, T. R., & 3 others , Oct 1 2023, In: Translational Behavioral Medicine. 13, 10, p. 748-756 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beliefs and knowledge related to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among African Americans and African immigrants young adults
Adegboyega, A., Obielodan, O., Wiggins, A. T., Dignan, M. & Williams, L. B., May 2023, In: Cancer Causes and Control. 34, 5, p. 479-489 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Scopus citations -
Communication with physicians and family about breast Cancer recurrence
Kelly, K. M., Rai, P., Studts, J. L., Dickinson, S., Henschel, B., Dignan, M., Chambers, M. & Hazard-Jenkins, H., Dec 15 2023, In: PEC Innovation. 3, 100237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and Evaluation of Patient Navigation Training for Rural and Appalachian Populations
Dignan, M., Dwyer, S., Cromo, M., Geertz, M., Bardhan, R. & Stockton, E., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Cancer Education. 38, 3, p. 1077-1083 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, Mark (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Honorary award
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, Mark (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, Mark (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Honorary award
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, Mark (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award
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Community-based Intervention to Enhance Exclusive Breastfeeding in Hispanic Women
Ana Maria Linares (Speaker), Mary Kay Rayens (Speaker) & Mark Dignan (Speaker)
Jul 1 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Infant Growth and Health Conditions Associated with Type of Feeding
Ana Maria Linares (Speaker), Mary Kay Rayens (Speaker) & Mark Dignan (Speaker)
Nov 1 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Exclusive Breastfeeding in Hispanic Mothers: The role of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy
Ana Maria Linares (Speaker), Mary Kay Rayens (Speaker) & Mark Dignan (Speaker)
Oct 1 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk