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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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Tobacco Control Project Evaluation C4590: CL1: FY 25 Tobacco Evaluation (July-April)
Dignan, M. (PI)
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)
Dignan, M. (PI)
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: CL6: FY25 Tobacco Evaluation (May-June)
Dignan, M. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Evaluator C5251: CL1 FY25
Dignan, M. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences: Community Outreach and Engagement Core
Stanifer, S. (PI), Dignan, M. (CoI), Haynes, E. (CoI), Schoenberg, N. (CoI) & Hahn, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
6/3/23 → 4/30/28
Project: Research project
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A Mail-Based HPV Self-Collection Program to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening in Appalachia: Results of a Group Randomized Trial
Reiter, P. L., Shoben, A. B., Cooper, S., Ashcraft, A. M., Mitchell, E. M. K., Dignan, M., Cromo, M., Walunis, J., Flinner, D., Boatman, D., Hauser, L., Ruffin, M. T., Belinson, J. L., Anderson, R. T., Kennedy-Rea, S., Paskett, E. D. & Katz, M. L., Jan 1 2025, In: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. 34, 1, p. 159-165 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Barriers to Adherence to Standard of Care in Appalachia: A Qualitative Assessment in Gastrointestinal Cancers
Levy, B. E., Castle, J. T., Bardhan, R., Dignan, M. & Bhakta, A., 2025, In: Patient Preference and Adherence. 19, p. 235-241 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cancer-related health behaviors during the COVID 19 pandemic in geographically diverse samples across the US
Greteman, B. B., Cole, A., Charlton, M. E., Shannon, J., Kepka, D., Paskett, E. D., Borrayo, E. A., Studts, J. L., Thompson, H. S., Scarinci, I., Hinton, L. C., Chrischilles, E. A., Garcia-Auguste, C. J., Christini, K., Aker, H., Plascak, J. J., Harper, F. W. K., Baskin, M. L., Bae, S. & Pandya, V. & 13 others, , Dec 2025, In: BMC Cancer. 25, 1, 50.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HPV Self-Sampling Promotion Among African American (AA) and Sub-Saharan African (SAI) Immigrant Women: Adaptation and Usability Testing
Adegboyega, A., Mudd-Martin, G., Schoenberg, N. E. & Dignan, M., Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 22, 3, 317.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Results of a Human Papillomavirus Self-Collection Educational Intervention for Health Care Providers in Appalachia
Katz, M. L., Shoben, A., Ashcraft, A. M., Mitchell, E., Dignan, M., Cooper, S., Cromo, M., Walunis, J., Flinner, D., Boatman, D., Hauser, L., Ruffin, M. T. & Reiter, P. L., Jan 1 2025, In: Women's Health Reports. 6, 1, p. 113-121 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, M. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, M. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Honorary award
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, M. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Honorary award
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Community-based Intervention to Enhance Exclusive Breastfeeding in Hispanic Women
Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Dignan, M. (Speaker)
Jul 1 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Infant Growth and Health Conditions Associated with Type of Feeding
Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Dignan, M. (Speaker)
Nov 1 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Exclusive Breastfeeding in Hispanic Mothers: The role of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy
Linares, A. M. (Speaker), Rayens, M. K. (Speaker) & Dignan, M. (Speaker)
Oct 1 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk