2020
Louro J, Román M, Posso M, Comerma L, Vidal C, Saladié F, Alcantara R, Sanchez M, Quintana MJ, Del Riego J, Ferrer J, Peñalva L, Bargalló X, Prieto M, Sala M, Castells X.
Differences in breast cancer risk after benign breast disease by type of screening diagnosis. Journal Article
Breast. 2020;54:343–348.
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@article{pmid33023825,
title = {Differences in breast cancer risk after benign breast disease by type of screening diagnosis},
author = {Louro J and Román M and Posso M and Comerma L and Vidal C and Saladié F and Alcantara R and Sanchez M and Quintana MJ and Del Riego J and Ferrer J and Peñalva L and Bargalló X and Prieto M and Sala M and Castells X},
doi = {10.1016/j.breast.2020.09.005},
issn = {1532-3080},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-12-01},
journal = {Breast},
volume = {54},
pages = {343--348},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: We aimed to assess differences in breast cancer risk across benign breast disease diagnosed at prevalent or incident screens.nnMATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study with data from 629,087 women participating in a long-standing population-based breast cancer screening program in Spain. Each benign breast disease was classified as non-proliferative, proliferative without atypia, or proliferative with atypia, and whether it was diagnosed in a prevalent or incident screen. We used partly conditional Cox hazard regression to estimate the adjusted hazard ratios of the risk of breast cancer.nnRESULTS: Compared with women without benign breast disease, the risk of breast cancer was significantly higher (p-value = 0.005) in women with benign breast disease diagnosed in an incident screen (aHR, 2.67; 95%CI: 2.24-3.19) than in those with benign breast disease diagnosed in a prevalent screen (aHR, 1.87; 95%CI: 1.57-2.24). The highest risk was found in women with a proliferative benign breast disease with atypia (aHR, 4.35; 95%CI: 2.09-9.08, and 3.35; 95%CI: 1.51-7.40 for those diagnosed at incident and prevalent screens, respectively), while the lowest was found in women with non-proliferative benign breast disease (aHR, 2.39; 95%CI: 1.95-2.93, and 1.63; 95%CI: 1.32-2.02 for those diagnosed at incident and prevalent screens, respectively).nnCONCLUSION: Our study showed that the risk of breast cancer conferred by a benign breast disease differed according to type of screen (prevalent or incident). To our knowledge, this is the first study to analyse the impact of the screening type on benign breast disease prognosis.},
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INTRODUCTION: We aimed to assess differences in breast cancer risk across benign breast disease diagnosed at prevalent or incident screens.nnMATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study with data from 629,087 women participating in a long-standing population-based breast cancer screening program in Spain. Each benign breast disease was classified as non-proliferative, proliferative without atypia, or proliferative with atypia, and whether it was diagnosed in a prevalent or incident screen. We used partly conditional Cox hazard regression to estimate the adjusted hazard ratios of the risk of breast cancer.nnRESULTS: Compared with women without benign breast disease, the risk of breast cancer was significantly higher (p-value = 0.005) in women with benign breast disease diagnosed in an incident screen (aHR, 2.67; 95%CI: 2.24-3.19) than in those with benign breast disease diagnosed in a prevalent screen (aHR, 1.87; 95%CI: 1.57-2.24). The highest risk was found in women with a proliferative benign breast disease with atypia (aHR, 4.35; 95%CI: 2.09-9.08, and 3.35; 95%CI: 1.51-7.40 for those diagnosed at incident and prevalent screens, respectively), while the lowest was found in women with non-proliferative benign breast disease (aHR, 2.39; 95%CI: 1.95-2.93, and 1.63; 95%CI: 1.32-2.02 for those diagnosed at incident and prevalent screens, respectively).nnCONCLUSION: Our study showed that the risk of breast cancer conferred by a benign breast disease differed according to type of screen (prevalent or incident). To our knowledge, this is the first study to analyse the impact of the screening type on benign breast disease prognosis.
Guillamó E, Travier N, Oviedo GR, Fonseca-Nunes A, Alamo JM, Cos F, Roca A, Niño O, Agudo A, Javierre C.
Physical Test to Estimate Suitable Workloads for an Exercise Program in Breast Cancer Survivors. Journal Article
J Strength Cond Res. 2020;34:3593–3599.
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@article{pmid29579014,
title = {Physical Test to Estimate Suitable Workloads for an Exercise Program in Breast Cancer Survivors},
author = {Guillamó E and Travier N and Oviedo GR and Fonseca-Nunes A and Alamo JM and Cos F and Roca A and Niño O and Agudo A and Javierre C},
doi = {10.1519/JSC.0000000000002337},
issn = {1533-4287},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-12-01},
journal = {J Strength Cond Res},
volume = {34},
number = {12},
pages = {3593--3599},
abstract = {Guillamó, E, Travier, N, Oviedo, GR, Fonseca-Nunes, A, Alamo, JM, Cos, F, Roca, A, Niño, O, Agudo, A, and Javierre, C. Physical test to estimate suitable workloads for an exercise program in breast cancer survivors. J Strength Cond Res 34(12): 3593-3599, 2020-Epidemiologic studies suggest that patients with breast cancer who gain weight after diagnosis have a higher risk of recurrence and death. Regular physical exercise can help minimize postdiagnosis weight gain. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a physical test for individualizing the workloads used during a fitness program. To continuously individualize the intensity of the training, a test was designed and integrated into the sessions. The test consisted in monitoring heart rate and workload during 2 bouts of cycling at moderate intensity. The workload parameters recorded during the tests were later used as reference values to plan the intensity of the next in-person training sessions. The 5 tests conducted during the 12 weeks of the intervention showed significant differences in intensity (F = 3.034, p = 0.047). Compared with the first evaluation, the intensities measured during the third, fourth, and fifth tests presented increases of 9.9% (p = 0.02), 13.2% (p = 0.019), and 17.5% (p = 0.002), respectively. A significant increase in workload with respect to body weight was observed in the physical assessment performed after the program (t = 13.2, p = 0.0001). The peak oxygen consumption with respect to body weight (peak V[Combining Dot Above]O2) achieved by the subjects during the assessment at the end of the program had also increased (t = 9.72, p = 0.0001). The intensity test, introduced in the training sessions along with the physical exercise program, was an easy-to-use, practical tool for monitoring intensity. It allows an adjustment of the workload over the program period that respects the individual progression of each patient.},
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Guillamó, E, Travier, N, Oviedo, GR, Fonseca-Nunes, A, Alamo, JM, Cos, F, Roca, A, Niño, O, Agudo, A, and Javierre, C. Physical test to estimate suitable workloads for an exercise program in breast cancer survivors. J Strength Cond Res 34(12): 3593-3599, 2020-Epidemiologic studies suggest that patients with breast cancer who gain weight after diagnosis have a higher risk of recurrence and death. Regular physical exercise can help minimize postdiagnosis weight gain. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a physical test for individualizing the workloads used during a fitness program. To continuously individualize the intensity of the training, a test was designed and integrated into the sessions. The test consisted in monitoring heart rate and workload during 2 bouts of cycling at moderate intensity. The workload parameters recorded during the tests were later used as reference values to plan the intensity of the next in-person training sessions. The 5 tests conducted during the 12 weeks of the intervention showed significant differences in intensity (F = 3.034, p = 0.047). Compared with the first evaluation, the intensities measured during the third, fourth, and fifth tests presented increases of 9.9% (p = 0.02), 13.2% (p = 0.019), and 17.5% (p = 0.002), respectively. A significant increase in workload with respect to body weight was observed in the physical assessment performed after the program (t = 13.2, p = 0.0001). The peak oxygen consumption with respect to body weight (peak V[Combining Dot Above]O2) achieved by the subjects during the assessment at the end of the program had also increased (t = 9.72, p = 0.0001). The intensity test, introduced in the training sessions along with the physical exercise program, was an easy-to-use, practical tool for monitoring intensity. It allows an adjustment of the workload over the program period that respects the individual progression of each patient.
Agustí C, Font-Casaseca N, Belvis F, Julià M, Vives N, Montoliu A, Pericàs JM, Casabona J, Benach J.
The role of socio-demographic determinants in the geo-spatial distribution of newly diagnosed HIV infections in small areas of Catalonia (Spain). Journal Article
BMC Public Health. 2020;20:1533.
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@article{pmid33036599,
title = {The role of socio-demographic determinants in the geo-spatial distribution of newly diagnosed HIV infections in small areas of Catalonia (Spain)},
author = {Agustí C and Font-Casaseca N and Belvis F and Julià M and Vives N and Montoliu A and Pericàs JM and Casabona J and Benach J},
doi = {10.1186/s12889-020-09603-7},
issn = {1471-2458},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-10-01},
journal = {BMC Public Health},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {1533},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Spatial visualization of HIV surveillance data could improve the planning of programs to address the HIV epidemic. The objectives of the study were to describe the characteristics and the spatial distribution of newly diagnosed HIV infection in Catalonia and to identify factors associated with HIV infection rates.nnMETHODS: Surveillance data from the national registry were presented in the form of descriptive and ring maps and used to study the spatial distribution of new HIV diagnoses in Catalonia (2012-2016) and associated risk factors at the small area level (ABS, acronym for "basic health area" in Catalan). Incident cases were modeled using the following as predictors: type of municipality, prevalence of young men and migrant groups, GBMSM activity indicators, and other variables at the aggregated level.nnRESULTS: New HIV diagnoses are heterogeneously distributed across Catalonia. The predictors that proved to be significantly associated with a higher rate of new HIV diagnoses were ABS located in the city of Barcelona (IRR, 2.520; P < 0.001), a higher proportion of men aged 15-44 years (IRR, 1.193; P = 0.003), a higher proportion of GBMSM (IRR, 1.230; P = 0.030), a higher proportion of men from Western Europe (IRR, 1.281; P = 0.003), a higher proportion of men from Latin America (IRR, 1.260; P = 0.003), and a higher number of gay locations (IRR, 2.665; P < 0.001). No association was observed between the HIV diagnosis rate and economic deprivation.nnCONCLUSIONS: Ring maps revealed substantial spatial associations for the rate of new HIV diagnoses. New HIV diagnoses are concentrated in ABS located in urban areas. Our results show that, in the case of HIV infection, the socioeconomic deprivation index on which the Catalan government bases its budget allocation policies among the ABS should not be the only criterion used.},
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BACKGROUND: Spatial visualization of HIV surveillance data could improve the planning of programs to address the HIV epidemic. The objectives of the study were to describe the characteristics and the spatial distribution of newly diagnosed HIV infection in Catalonia and to identify factors associated with HIV infection rates.nnMETHODS: Surveillance data from the national registry were presented in the form of descriptive and ring maps and used to study the spatial distribution of new HIV diagnoses in Catalonia (2012-2016) and associated risk factors at the small area level (ABS, acronym for "basic health area" in Catalan). Incident cases were modeled using the following as predictors: type of municipality, prevalence of young men and migrant groups, GBMSM activity indicators, and other variables at the aggregated level.nnRESULTS: New HIV diagnoses are heterogeneously distributed across Catalonia. The predictors that proved to be significantly associated with a higher rate of new HIV diagnoses were ABS located in the city of Barcelona (IRR, 2.520; P < 0.001), a higher proportion of men aged 15-44 years (IRR, 1.193; P = 0.003), a higher proportion of GBMSM (IRR, 1.230; P = 0.030), a higher proportion of men from Western Europe (IRR, 1.281; P = 0.003), a higher proportion of men from Latin America (IRR, 1.260; P = 0.003), and a higher number of gay locations (IRR, 2.665; P < 0.001). No association was observed between the HIV diagnosis rate and economic deprivation.nnCONCLUSIONS: Ring maps revealed substantial spatial associations for the rate of new HIV diagnoses. New HIV diagnoses are concentrated in ABS located in urban areas. Our results show that, in the case of HIV infection, the socioeconomic deprivation index on which the Catalan government bases its budget allocation policies among the ABS should not be the only criterion used.
Vives N, de Garcia Olalla P, González V, Barrabeig I, Clotet L, Danés M, Borrell N, Casabona J, Catalan HIV, STI Surveillance Group.
Recent trends in sexually transmitted infections among adolescents, Catalonia, Spain, 2012-2017. Journal Article
Int J STD AIDS. 2020;31:1047–1054.
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@article{pmid32753002,
title = {Recent trends in sexually transmitted infections among adolescents, Catalonia, Spain, 2012-2017},
author = {Vives N and Garcia de Olalla P and González V and Barrabeig I and Clotet L and Danés M and Borrell N and Casabona J and Catalan HIV and STI Surveillance Group},
doi = {10.1177/0956462420940911},
issn = {1758-1052},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-10-01},
journal = {Int J STD AIDS},
volume = {31},
number = {11},
pages = {1047--1054},
abstract = {Monitoring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents is essential to inform STI prevention strategies at primary and secondary levels in this key population. We aim to describe recent trends in STIs among adolescents and to analyse their socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics in Catalonia, Spain between 2012 and 2017. Data on (CT) infection, gonorrhoea and syphilis cases aged from 13 to 19 years reported to the Catalan Mandatory Notifiable System from 2012 to 2017 were analysed. Diagnosis rates were calculated and a descriptive analysis was performed. Between 2012 and 2017, CT infection, gonorrhoea and syphilis cases reported among adolescents aged 13-19 years accounted for more than one-eleventh of all reported cases in Catalonia. The rate of the three nationally-notifiable STIs increased dramatically among adolescents. CT infection rates rose from 13 to 144.1 per 100,000 adolescents between 2012 and 2017, an increase of 1007%; gonorrhoea cases increased by 246% (from 13.4 to 45.4/100,000) and syphilis cases increased by 247% (from 1.7 to 5.9/100,000). Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases affected mainly males while CT infection cases were mostly in females (84%). Adolescents are being increasingly affected by CT infection, gonorrhoea and syphilis. A broader array of intervention strategies aimed at adolescents should be reinforced through strong prevention campaigns, improved sexual health information, as well as encouragement of regular offers of STI screening by healthcare providers.},
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Monitoring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents is essential to inform STI prevention strategies at primary and secondary levels in this key population. We aim to describe recent trends in STIs among adolescents and to analyse their socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics in Catalonia, Spain between 2012 and 2017. Data on (CT) infection, gonorrhoea and syphilis cases aged from 13 to 19 years reported to the Catalan Mandatory Notifiable System from 2012 to 2017 were analysed. Diagnosis rates were calculated and a descriptive analysis was performed. Between 2012 and 2017, CT infection, gonorrhoea and syphilis cases reported among adolescents aged 13-19 years accounted for more than one-eleventh of all reported cases in Catalonia. The rate of the three nationally-notifiable STIs increased dramatically among adolescents. CT infection rates rose from 13 to 144.1 per 100,000 adolescents between 2012 and 2017, an increase of 1007%; gonorrhoea cases increased by 246% (from 13.4 to 45.4/100,000) and syphilis cases increased by 247% (from 1.7 to 5.9/100,000). Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases affected mainly males while CT infection cases were mostly in females (84%). Adolescents are being increasingly affected by CT infection, gonorrhoea and syphilis. A broader array of intervention strategies aimed at adolescents should be reinforced through strong prevention campaigns, improved sexual health information, as well as encouragement of regular offers of STI screening by healthcare providers.
Ochoa-Arnedo C, Flix-Valle A, Casellas-Grau A, Casanovas-Aljaro N, Herrero O, Sumalla EC, de Frutos ML, Sirgo A, Rodríguez A, Campos G, Valverde Y, Travier N, Medina JC.
An exploratory study in breast cancer of factors involved in the use and communication with health professionals of Internet information. Journal Article
Support Care Cancer. 2020;28:4989–4996.
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@article{pmid32034515,
title = {An exploratory study in breast cancer of factors involved in the use and communication with health professionals of Internet information},
author = {Ochoa-Arnedo C and Flix-Valle A and Casellas-Grau A and Casanovas-Aljaro N and Herrero O and Sumalla EC and de Frutos ML and Sirgo A and Rodríguez A and Campos G and Valverde Y and Travier N and Medina JC},
doi = {10.1007/s00520-020-05335-x},
issn = {1433-7339},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-10-01},
journal = {Support Care Cancer},
volume = {28},
number = {10},
pages = {4989--4996},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of the spontaneous use of Internet on breast cancer patients and on their relationship with health professionals.nnMETHODS: A mixed methodology was used. Two questionnaires were designed through three focus groups, and then administered to 186 patients and 59 professionals in order to assess: (1) patients' use of Internet for health-related information and (2) the impact of this information on patients' psychological outcomes and on their relationship with professionals.nnRESULTS: Patients spent more time looking for illness-related information after diagnosis, using interactive communities more than static information websites. Patients and professionals disagreed about the use of Internet in terms of the knowledge it provides, and its psychological impact. The main barrier reported by patients regarding the sharing of online information with their professionals was the belief that it would damage their relationship.nnCONCLUSIONS: Both professionals and patients have a protectionist conception of the therapeutic relationship. This attitude tends to dismiss the positive impact that the use of Internet and the new communication tools may have in cancer patients. New resources should provide an "Internet Prescription" and modes of interaction to facilitate a more open digital communication.},
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OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of the spontaneous use of Internet on breast cancer patients and on their relationship with health professionals.nnMETHODS: A mixed methodology was used. Two questionnaires were designed through three focus groups, and then administered to 186 patients and 59 professionals in order to assess: (1) patients' use of Internet for health-related information and (2) the impact of this information on patients' psychological outcomes and on their relationship with professionals.nnRESULTS: Patients spent more time looking for illness-related information after diagnosis, using interactive communities more than static information websites. Patients and professionals disagreed about the use of Internet in terms of the knowledge it provides, and its psychological impact. The main barrier reported by patients regarding the sharing of online information with their professionals was the belief that it would damage their relationship.nnCONCLUSIONS: Both professionals and patients have a protectionist conception of the therapeutic relationship. This attitude tends to dismiss the positive impact that the use of Internet and the new communication tools may have in cancer patients. New resources should provide an "Internet Prescription" and modes of interaction to facilitate a more open digital communication.
Travier N, Fu M, Romaguera A, Martín-Cantera C, Fernández E, Vidal C, Garcia M, research LUCAPREV group.
6-Year Risk of Developing Lung Cancer in Spain: Analysis by Autonomous Communities. Journal Article
Arch Bronconeumol (Engl Ed). 2020.
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@article{pmid32402549,
title = {6-Year Risk of Developing Lung Cancer in Spain: Analysis by Autonomous Communities},
author = {Travier N and Fu M and Romaguera A and Martín-Cantera C and Fernández E and Vidal C and Garcia M and LUCAPREV research group},
doi = {10.1016/j.arbres.2020.03.022},
issn = {2173-5751},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-05-01},
journal = {Arch Bronconeumol (Engl Ed)},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has been proposed as a strategy to reduce lung cancer mortality. Since LDCT has side effects there is a need to carefully select the target population for screening programmes. Because in Spain health competences are transferred to the seventeen Autonomous Communities (ACs), the present paper aims to identify individuals at high risk of developing lung cancer in the different ACs.nnMETHODS: We used the 2011-2012 data of the Spanish National Interview Health Survey (n=21,006) to estimate the proportion of individuals at high risk of developing lung cancer using a 6-year prediction model (PLCO). This proportion was then extrapolated into absolute figures for the Spanish population, using the population census data of 2018 from the National Institute of Statistics.nnRESULTS: The proportion of individuals aged 50-74 with a risk of lung cancer ≥2% was 9.5% (15.9% in men, 3.5% in women). This proportion ranged from 6.6% in Región de Murcia to 12.7% in Andalucía and 13.0% in Extremadura. When extrapolated to the Spanish population, it was estimated that a total of 1,341,483 individuals may have a 6-year risk of lung cancer ≥2%.nnCONCLUSIONS: The present study is the first one that evaluated the number of individuals at high risk of developing lung cancer in the different Spanish ACs using a prediction model and selecting people with a 6-year risk ≥2%. Further studies should assess the cost and effectiveness associated to the implementation of a lung cancer screening programme to such population.},
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INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has been proposed as a strategy to reduce lung cancer mortality. Since LDCT has side effects there is a need to carefully select the target population for screening programmes. Because in Spain health competences are transferred to the seventeen Autonomous Communities (ACs), the present paper aims to identify individuals at high risk of developing lung cancer in the different ACs.nnMETHODS: We used the 2011-2012 data of the Spanish National Interview Health Survey (n=21,006) to estimate the proportion of individuals at high risk of developing lung cancer using a 6-year prediction model (PLCO). This proportion was then extrapolated into absolute figures for the Spanish population, using the population census data of 2018 from the National Institute of Statistics.nnRESULTS: The proportion of individuals aged 50-74 with a risk of lung cancer ≥2% was 9.5% (15.9% in men, 3.5% in women). This proportion ranged from 6.6% in Región de Murcia to 12.7% in Andalucía and 13.0% in Extremadura. When extrapolated to the Spanish population, it was estimated that a total of 1,341,483 individuals may have a 6-year risk of lung cancer ≥2%.nnCONCLUSIONS: The present study is the first one that evaluated the number of individuals at high risk of developing lung cancer in the different Spanish ACs using a prediction model and selecting people with a 6-year risk ≥2%. Further studies should assess the cost and effectiveness associated to the implementation of a lung cancer screening programme to such population.
González-Marrón A, Martín-Sánchez JC, Garcia-Alemany F, Martínez-Martín E, Matilla-Santander N, Cartanyà-Hueso À, Vidal C, García M, Martínez-Sánchez JM.
Primary and Secondary Prevention Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Lung Cancer in Women: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?. Miscellaneous
2020, ISSN: 2173-5751.
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title = {Primary and Secondary Prevention Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Lung Cancer in Women: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?},
author = {González-Marrón A and Martín-Sánchez JC and Garcia-Alemany F and Martínez-Martín E and Matilla-Santander N and Cartanyà-Hueso À and Vidal C and García M and Martínez-Sánchez JM},
doi = {10.1016/j.arbres.2020.01.022},
issn = {2173-5751},
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González-Marrón A, Martín-Sánchez JC, Garcia-Alemany F, Martínez-Martín E, Matilla-Santander N, Cartanyà-Hueso À, Vidal C, García M, Martínez-Sánchez JM.
Estimation of the Risk of Lung Cancer in Women Participating in a Population-Based Breast Cancer Screening Program. Journal Article
Arch Bronconeumol (Engl Ed). 2020;56:277–281.
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@article{pmid31629546,
title = {Estimation of the Risk of Lung Cancer in Women Participating in a Population-Based Breast Cancer Screening Program},
author = {González-Marrón A and Martín-Sánchez JC and Garcia-Alemany F and Martínez-Martín E and Matilla-Santander N and Cartanyà-Hueso À and Vidal C and García M and Martínez-Sánchez JM},
doi = {10.1016/j.arbres.2019.04.014},
issn = {2173-5751},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-05-01},
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abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer mortality is increasing in women. In Spain, estimates suggest that lung cancer mortality may soon surpass breast cancer mortality, the main cause of cancer mortality among women. The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of women at high risk of developing lung cancer in a group of participants in a population-based breast cancer screening program.nnMETHODS: Cross-sectional study in a sample of women who participated in a population-based breast cancer screening program in 2016 in Hospitalet de Llobregat (n=1,601). High risk of lung cancer was defined according to the criteria of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) and the Dutch-Belgian randomized lung cancer screening trial (NELSON).nnRESULTS: Around 20% of smokers according to NLST criteria and 40% of smokers according to NELSON criteria, and around 20% of former smokers according to both criteria, are at high risk of developing lung cancer. A positive and statistically significant trend is observed between the proportion of women at high risk and nicotine dependence measured with the brief Fagerström test.nnCONCLUSIONS: A high proportion of participants in this breast cancer screening program have a high risk of developing lung cancer and would be eligible to participate in a lung cancer screening program. Population-based breast cancer screening programs may be useful to implement lung cancer primary prevention activities.},
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INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer mortality is increasing in women. In Spain, estimates suggest that lung cancer mortality may soon surpass breast cancer mortality, the main cause of cancer mortality among women. The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of women at high risk of developing lung cancer in a group of participants in a population-based breast cancer screening program.nnMETHODS: Cross-sectional study in a sample of women who participated in a population-based breast cancer screening program in 2016 in Hospitalet de Llobregat (n=1,601). High risk of lung cancer was defined according to the criteria of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) and the Dutch-Belgian randomized lung cancer screening trial (NELSON).nnRESULTS: Around 20% of smokers according to NLST criteria and 40% of smokers according to NELSON criteria, and around 20% of former smokers according to both criteria, are at high risk of developing lung cancer. A positive and statistically significant trend is observed between the proportion of women at high risk and nicotine dependence measured with the brief Fagerström test.nnCONCLUSIONS: A high proportion of participants in this breast cancer screening program have a high risk of developing lung cancer and would be eligible to participate in a lung cancer screening program. Population-based breast cancer screening programs may be useful to implement lung cancer primary prevention activities.
Gómez-Acebo I, Dierssen-Sotos T, Palazuelos C, Castaño-Vinyals G, Pérez-Gómez B, Amiano P, Fernández-Villa T, Ardanaz E, Suarez-Calleja C, Alguacil J, Molina-Barceló A, Jiménez-Moleón JJ, Molero JA, Roca-Barceló A, Chirlaque MD, Vázquez JPF, Molinuevo A, Aragonés N, Serra MS, Binefa G, Moreno V, Pollán M, Kogevinas M, Llorca J.
Changes in individual and contextual socio-economic level influence on reproductive behavior in Spanish women in the MCC-Spain study. Journal Article
BMC Womens Health. 2020;20:72.
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@article{pmid32293415,
title = {Changes in individual and contextual socio-economic level influence on reproductive behavior in Spanish women in the MCC-Spain study},
author = {Gómez-Acebo I and Dierssen-Sotos T and Palazuelos C and Castaño-Vinyals G and Pérez-Gómez B and Amiano P and Fernández-Villa T and Ardanaz E and Suarez-Calleja C and Alguacil J and Molina-Barceló A and Jiménez-Moleón JJ and Molero JA and Roca-Barceló A and Chirlaque MD and Vázquez JPF and Molinuevo A and Aragonés N and Serra MS and Binefa G and Moreno V and Pollán M and Kogevinas M and Llorca J},
doi = {10.1186/s12905-020-00936-4},
issn = {1472-6874},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-04-01},
journal = {BMC Womens Health},
volume = {20},
number = {1},
pages = {72},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The association between socioeconomic level and reproductive factors has been widely studied. For example, it is well known that women with lower socioeconomic status (SES) tend to have more children, the age at first-born being earlier. However, less is known about to what extent the great socioeconomic changes occurred in a country (Spain) could modify women reproductive factors. The main purpose of this article is to analyze the influence of individual and contextual socioeconomic levels on reproductive factors in Spanish women, and to explore whether this influence has changed over the last decades.nnMETHODS: We performed a cross-sectional design using data from 2038 women recruited as population-based controls in an MCC-Spain case-control study.nnRESULTS: Higher parent's economic level, education level, occupational level and lower urban vulnerability were associated with higher age at first delivery and lower number of pregnancies. These associations were stronger for women born after 1950: women with unfinished primary education had their first delivery 6 years before women with high education if they were born after 1950 (23.4 vs. 29.8 years) but only 3 years before if they were born before 1950 (25.7 vs. 28.0 years). For women born after 1950, the number of pregnancies dropped from 2.1 (unfinished primary school) to 1.7 (high education), whereas it remained almost unchanged in women born before 1950.nnCONCLUSIONS: Reproductive behavior was associated with both individual and area-level socio-economic indicators. Such association was stronger for women born after 1950 regarding age at first delivery and number of pregnancies and for women born before 1950 regarding consumption of hormonal contraceptives or postmenopausal therapy.},
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BACKGROUND: The association between socioeconomic level and reproductive factors has been widely studied. For example, it is well known that women with lower socioeconomic status (SES) tend to have more children, the age at first-born being earlier. However, less is known about to what extent the great socioeconomic changes occurred in a country (Spain) could modify women reproductive factors. The main purpose of this article is to analyze the influence of individual and contextual socioeconomic levels on reproductive factors in Spanish women, and to explore whether this influence has changed over the last decades.nnMETHODS: We performed a cross-sectional design using data from 2038 women recruited as population-based controls in an MCC-Spain case-control study.nnRESULTS: Higher parent's economic level, education level, occupational level and lower urban vulnerability were associated with higher age at first delivery and lower number of pregnancies. These associations were stronger for women born after 1950: women with unfinished primary education had their first delivery 6 years before women with high education if they were born after 1950 (23.4 vs. 29.8 years) but only 3 years before if they were born before 1950 (25.7 vs. 28.0 years). For women born after 1950, the number of pregnancies dropped from 2.1 (unfinished primary school) to 1.7 (high education), whereas it remained almost unchanged in women born before 1950.nnCONCLUSIONS: Reproductive behavior was associated with both individual and area-level socio-economic indicators. Such association was stronger for women born after 1950 regarding age at first delivery and number of pregnancies and for women born before 1950 regarding consumption of hormonal contraceptives or postmenopausal therapy.
Stuardo Ávila V, Fuentes Alburquenque M, Muñoz R, Bustamante Lobos L, Faba A, Belmar Prieto J, Casabona J.
AIDS Behav. 2020;24:827–838.
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@article{pmid30953301,
title = {Prevalence and Risk Factors for HIV Infection in a Population of Homosexual, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in the Metropolitan Region of Chile: A Re-emerging Health Problem},
author = {Stuardo Ávila V and Fuentes Alburquenque M and Muñoz R and Bustamante Lobos L and Faba A and Belmar Prieto J and Casabona J},
doi = {10.1007/s10461-019-02486-9},
issn = {1573-3254},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-03-01},
journal = {AIDS Behav},
volume = {24},
number = {3},
pages = {827--838},
abstract = {According to the most recent UNAIDS report, the number of new HIV infections has increased by 34% since 2010 in Chile, representing the largest increase in the Americas. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the metropolitan region (MR) of Santiago, Chile. Cross-sectional study of MSM living in the MR, recruited using respondent-driven sampling (RDS). Participants were tested using Human Immunodeficiency virus rapid test, and reactive cases were confirmed withELISA. Participants were interviewed using a questionnaire adapted for the Chilean population. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were then performed. All applicable ethical norms were followed in the execution of this study. The total sample consisted of 375 individuals. HIV prevalence among MSM was 17.6% overall. Among the HIV-negative men, most (71.5%) had not been tested for sexually-transmitted diseases (STIs) other than HIV in the past 12 months, and 24.1% had never been tested for HIV. Participants who had been tested for an STI other than HIV in the past 12 months had a 3.56-fold greater OR for HIV-positive status than those who had not. Conversely, having had an HIV test in the past 12 months was a protective factor against positive HIV status (OR = 0.09). The high prevalence of HIV among MSM suggests a re-emergence of the disease in Chile, and cases are specifically concentrated among young MSM. Access to sexual health care and STI testing in Chile is insufficient. Targeted prevention efforts are urgently needed as part of the Chilean national strategy to combat the spread of HIV, including community-based testing programs.},
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According to the most recent UNAIDS report, the number of new HIV infections has increased by 34% since 2010 in Chile, representing the largest increase in the Americas. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the metropolitan region (MR) of Santiago, Chile. Cross-sectional study of MSM living in the MR, recruited using respondent-driven sampling (RDS). Participants were tested using Human Immunodeficiency virus rapid test, and reactive cases were confirmed withELISA. Participants were interviewed using a questionnaire adapted for the Chilean population. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were then performed. All applicable ethical norms were followed in the execution of this study. The total sample consisted of 375 individuals. HIV prevalence among MSM was 17.6% overall. Among the HIV-negative men, most (71.5%) had not been tested for sexually-transmitted diseases (STIs) other than HIV in the past 12 months, and 24.1% had never been tested for HIV. Participants who had been tested for an STI other than HIV in the past 12 months had a 3.56-fold greater OR for HIV-positive status than those who had not. Conversely, having had an HIV test in the past 12 months was a protective factor against positive HIV status (OR = 0.09). The high prevalence of HIV among MSM suggests a re-emergence of the disease in Chile, and cases are specifically concentrated among young MSM. Access to sexual health care and STI testing in Chile is insufficient. Targeted prevention efforts are urgently needed as part of the Chilean national strategy to combat the spread of HIV, including community-based testing programs.
Martín-Sánchez JC, González-Marrón A, Lidón-Moyano C, Matilla-Santander N, Fu M, Vidal C, Garcia M, Martinez-Sanchez JM.
Smoking pattern and risk of lung cancer among women participating in cancer screening programmes. Journal Article
J Public Health (Oxf). 2020;42:90–97.
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@article{pmid30608591,
title = {Smoking pattern and risk of lung cancer among women participating in cancer screening programmes},
author = {Martín-Sánchez JC and González-Marrón A and Lidón-Moyano C and Matilla-Santander N and Fu M and Vidal C and Garcia M and Martinez-Sanchez JM},
doi = {10.1093/pubmed/fdy221},
issn = {1741-3850},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-02-01},
journal = {J Public Health (Oxf)},
volume = {42},
number = {1},
pages = {90--97},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to describe the smoking prevalence, the smoking pattern, and the risk of lung cancer among women who participated in a cancer screening (breast, cervical and colorectal) in Spain.nnMETHODS: We used data from the Spanish National Health Survey of 2011-12, a cross-sectional study of the adult Spanish population from women in the age of participation in the population cancer screening. We used two definitions of the high risk of lung cancer according to the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) criteria and the NELSON criteria.nnRESULTS: Participation in screening was 76.6% in breast cancer, 6.6% in colorectal cancer, and 70.3% in cervical cancer. The percentage of current smokers was 17.1 of women who participated breast cancer, 15.4 of women who participated colorectal cancer, and 26.1 of women who participated cervical cancer. According to NLST criteria, the percentage of current smokers women who had a high risk of lung cancer was 23.1 for breast cancer, 23.5 for colorectal cancer and 4.5 for cervical cancer. These figures were higher with the NELSON criteria.nnCONCLUSION: At least 250 000 women in Spain have a high risk of lung cancer and are participating in a cancer screening programme. These programmes might be an opportunity for implementing specific interventions aiming to reduce this risk.},
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to describe the smoking prevalence, the smoking pattern, and the risk of lung cancer among women who participated in a cancer screening (breast, cervical and colorectal) in Spain.nnMETHODS: We used data from the Spanish National Health Survey of 2011-12, a cross-sectional study of the adult Spanish population from women in the age of participation in the population cancer screening. We used two definitions of the high risk of lung cancer according to the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) criteria and the NELSON criteria.nnRESULTS: Participation in screening was 76.6% in breast cancer, 6.6% in colorectal cancer, and 70.3% in cervical cancer. The percentage of current smokers was 17.1 of women who participated breast cancer, 15.4 of women who participated colorectal cancer, and 26.1 of women who participated cervical cancer. According to NLST criteria, the percentage of current smokers women who had a high risk of lung cancer was 23.1 for breast cancer, 23.5 for colorectal cancer and 4.5 for cervical cancer. These figures were higher with the NELSON criteria.nnCONCLUSION: At least 250 000 women in Spain have a high risk of lung cancer and are participating in a cancer screening programme. These programmes might be an opportunity for implementing specific interventions aiming to reduce this risk.
Muñoz R, Agustí C, González V, Villegas L, Fernàndez-López L, Platteau T, Casabona J.
[HIV screening in leisure spaces in Barcelona and Sitges in men who have sex with men]. Miscellaneous
2020, ISSN: 1578-1283.
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@misc{pmid31472946,
title = {[HIV screening in leisure spaces in Barcelona and Sitges in men who have sex with men]},
author = {Muñoz R and Agustí C and González V and Villegas L and Fernàndez-López L and Platteau T and Casabona J},
doi = {10.1016/j.gaceta.2019.05.013},
issn = {1578-1283},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Gac Sanit},
volume = {34},
number = {2},
pages = {208--210},
abstract = {Description of the implementation of the field work of a pilot intervention whose objective was to promote the early diagnosis of HIV infection by offering a screening test for HIV in gay venues and cruising areas (outdoor sexual contact areas) frequented by men who have sex with men (MSM) in the city of Barcelona and Sitges, and consulting the result through the project website. The pilot intervention was viable and counted with the acceptability of the target group.},
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Description of the implementation of the field work of a pilot intervention whose objective was to promote the early diagnosis of HIV infection by offering a screening test for HIV in gay venues and cruising areas (outdoor sexual contact areas) frequented by men who have sex with men (MSM) in the city of Barcelona and Sitges, and consulting the result through the project website. The pilot intervention was viable and counted with the acceptability of the target group.