Projects and Grants per year
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Research Interests
Evaluation of community-based screening and early detection interventions.
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
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Eval (C6351) - FY27 Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
Dignan, M. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/26 → 6/30/28
Project: Research project
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Evaluation State Physical Activity and Nutrition Prog C6029
Dignan, M. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/26 → 6/30/28
Project: Research project
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Tobacco Control Project Evaluation C6054
Dignan, M. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/26 → 6/30/28
Project: Research project
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NRSA T32: Addressing Rural Cancer Inequities Through Scientific Excellence (ARISE)
Dignan, M. (PI) & Schoenberg, N. (CoPI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/27
Project: Research project
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Promoting Cervical Cancer Screening Among African American (AA) and Sub-Saharan African Immigrant (SAI) Women.
Adegboyega, A. (PI), Dignan, M. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI) & Rayens, M. K. (CoI)
9/2/20 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Facilitators of and Barriers to Implementation of a Tablet-Based Digital Health Program for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Primary Care: Qualitative Pragmatic Implementation Study
Cromo, M., Randazzo, A., Miller, D. P., Foley, K. L., Dharod, A., Snavely, A. C., Wright, E., Brower, H. & Dignan, M., 2026, In: JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 14, 9 p., e74206.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Generating the evidence base for implementation strategies targeting colorectal cancer screening in the accelerating colorectal cancer screening through implementation science (ACCSIS) research projects
Adsul, P., Kanabar, N., Kruse-Diehr, A., Dignan, M., Oliveri, J. M., Paskett, E. D., Reuland, D. S., Ferrari, R. M., Moore, A. A., Polite, B., Kim, K., Gupta, S., Castañeda, S. F., Martinez, M. E., Hatcher, J., Coury, J., Kenzie, E. S., Petrik, A. F., Coronado, G. D. & Liebovitz, D. & 6 others, , Dec 2026, In: BMC Public Health. 26, 1, 11 p., 576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
The association of social determinants of health and depressive symptoms with quality of life among rural patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure
Thapa, A., Cha, G., Wu, J. R., Biddle, M. J., Latimer, A., Dignan, M. B., Lin, C. Y., Kang, J. H. & Moser, D. K., Jan 1 2026, In: Heart and Lung. 75, p. 58-64 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
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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Prizes
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R. Davilene Carter Presidential Prize for Best Manuscripts
Dignan, M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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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
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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