2024
Evaluating differences in receipt of survivorship care plan among cancer survivors with and without disabilities
Sarkar S, Zaidi M, Raziani Y, Poghosyan H. Evaluating differences in receipt of survivorship care plan among cancer survivors with and without disabilities. Supportive Care In Cancer 2024, 32: 637. PMID: 39235704, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08796-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurvivorship care plan receiptSurvivorship care plansDisability countCancer survivorsCare planningReceipt of survivorship care plansMethodsWe analyzed cross-sectional dataBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemFollow-up care instructionsRisk Factor Surveillance SystemSelf-reported cancer historyTreatment adherenceSelf-care difficultiesMultinomial multivariable logistic regressionIndependent living difficultiesPromote treatment adherenceMultivariate logistic regressionCancer survivorshipCross-sectional dataTreatment summarySelf-careCancer historyNo disabilityLiving difficultiesResultsThe sample
2021
Association between daily and non-daily cannabis use and depression among United States adult cancer survivors
Poghosyan H, Noonan E, Badri P, Braun I, Young G. Association between daily and non-daily cannabis use and depression among United States adult cancer survivors. Nursing Outlook 2021, 69: 672-685. PMID: 33581859, DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2021.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer survivorsBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveyIncreased odds of depressionAdult cancer survivorsOdds of depressionCannabis useWeighted descriptive statisticsEvidence-informed discussionsSelf-reported depressionNationally representative sampleMultivariate logistic regressionPopulation-basedSystem surveyIncreased oddsDescriptive statisticsRepresentative sampleOpen communicationLogistic regressionIncreased riskNone-usersSurvivorsDepressionPrevalenceCancerAssociation
2019
Food insecure cancer survivors continue to smoke after their diagnosis despite not having enough to eat: implications for policy and clinical interventions
Poghosyan H, Scarpino S. Food insecure cancer survivors continue to smoke after their diagnosis despite not having enough to eat: implications for policy and clinical interventions. Cancer Causes & Control 2019, 30: 241-248. PMID: 30729359, DOI: 10.1007/s10552-019-01137-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer survivorsAssociated with smoking statusSmoking statusFood insecurityBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemRisk Factor Surveillance SystemFood insecurity screeningAdult cancer survivorsWeighted multivariable logistic regression modelsSocial Context ModuleSmoking cessation interventionsConfidence intervalsMultivariate logistic regression modelCross-sectional studyProgression of careIndividual-level characteristicsLogistic regression modelsCessation interventionsConclusionsFood insecurityQuit smokingQuit attemptsOdds ratioSmoking behaviorIndividual-levelOutcome variables
2018
Social and Structural Determinants of Smoking Status and Quit Attempts Among Adults Living in 12 US States, 2015
Poghosyan H, Moen E, Kim D, Manjourides J, Cooley M. Social and Structural Determinants of Smoking Status and Quit Attempts Among Adults Living in 12 US States, 2015. American Journal Of Health Promotion 2018, 33: 498-506. PMID: 30071738, DOI: 10.1177/0890117118792827.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPsychologyRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingSmoking CessationSocial Determinants of HealthSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemQuit attemptsSmoking statusIntermediary determinantsMental distressSecondary data analysis of cross-sectional dataHousing insecurityRisk Factor Surveillance SystemAnalysis of cross-sectional dataFrequent mental distressAdult smoking statusSmoking cessation interventionsSocial Context ModuleNon-Hispanic blacksRacially diverse adultsSmoking cessation ratesDetermination of smoking statusSecondary data analysisEnhance smoking cessation ratesHazardous alcohol useUS statesMultinomial logistic regressionCross-sectional dataCessation interventionsCurrent smoking
2015
Racial Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life After Lung Cancer Surgery: Findings From the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance Consortium
Poghosyan H, Stock S, Sheldon L, Cromwell J, Cooley M, Nerenz D. Racial Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life After Lung Cancer Surgery: Findings From the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance Consortium. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2015, 10: 1404-1412. PMID: 26200452, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0000000000000629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth-related quality of lifeCancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance ConsortiumQuality of lifeRacial disparitiesMental health-related quality of lifeStudy investigates racial disparitiesHealth-related quality of life dataShort Form Health SurveyImprove mental healthComponent summary scoresMedical record abstractionLung cancer surgeryHealth-related qualityOlder ageCancer surgeryMultivariate linear regression modelReceipt of surgeryHigh school educationLower MCSRecord abstractionHealth SurveyNon-small-cell lung cancerPatient surveySummary scoreMental health
2014
The association between having a first-degree family history of cancer and smoking status
Poghosyan H, Bell J, Joseph J, Cooley M. The association between having a first-degree family history of cancer and smoking status. Preventive Medicine 2014, 66: 12-16. PMID: 24875232, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.05.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-degree family history of cancerFamily history of cancerFirst-degree family historyHistory of cancerCalifornia Health Interview SurveyHealth-promoting behaviorsHealth Interview SurveyPoor health outcomesSmoking cessation interventionsNon-institutionalized adultsPopulation-based dataDiagnosis of cancerCross-sectional dataCessation interventionsHealth outcomesInterview SurveyFormer smokersCurrent-smokersSmoking statusNever-smokersTarget populationSurvey designSmokingSample weightDiverse sample
2012
The Impact of Computed Tomography Screening for Lung Cancer on Smoking Behaviors
Poghosyan H, Sheldon L, Cooley M. The Impact of Computed Tomography Screening for Lung Cancer on Smoking Behaviors. Cancer Nursing 2012, 35: 466-475. PMID: 22209869, DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0b013e3182406297.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancer screeningQuit smokingCancer screeningIntegrative reviewSmoking cessationImpact of lung cancer screeningIntegrative review of literatureLung cancer symptomsOlder ageComputed tomography screeningHigher self-efficacyLung cancerAssociated with older ageComputed tomographic screeningCancer symptomsCessation interventionsQuit ratesPotential screening testTeachable momentSmoking behaviorSelf-efficacySmoking abstinenceSmokingRelevant articlesAbnormal CT findings