Swann Arp Adams
Biographic Data
| ID | 5447762 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Swann Arp Adams |
| GIVEN NAMES | Swann Arp |
| FAMILY NAME | Adams |
| SIGNATURE | ADAMS S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Carolina |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5779-6802 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Healthcare Utilization Disparities Among Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this study was to determine the healthcare utilization patterns in a national sample of older adults across several factors (ethnicity, gender, race, education) with normal and dementia/impaired cognition. We used datasets from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS, 2018) to evaluate healthcare utilization, including metrics such as hospital and nursing home stays, hospice care, and the number of visits to the doctor. Logistic model…
Reflecting on partnerships established and sustained over four cycles of a federally funded cancer prevention and control research program
Introduction: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) is a national network which aims to accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention and control strategies and interventions in communities, enhance large-scale efforts to reach underserved populations and reduce their cancer-related health disparities, and develop the capacity of the diss…
Living with chronic myelogenous leukemia in rural communities
PURPOSE: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) improve chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) outcomes dramatically. However, limited research exists on patient-specific, medical, and psychosocial factors influencing TKI adherence. The purpose of the study was to better understand TKI adherence among rural CML patients, using a convergent parallel mixed-method design guided by the Information Motivation and Behavioral Skills Model. METHODS: Survivors with CM…
An Investigation of Travel Distance and Timeliness of Breast Cancer Treatment Among a Diverse Cohort in the United States
Travel to and from distant cancer treatment facilities can place a significant burden on cancer patients, particularly rural and minority survivors. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to examine the association between patient travel distance and delays in types of treatment for breast cancer (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy) and treatment delays. Using a novel linkage between the state cancer registry and administr…
Broadband access within Medically Underserved Areas and its implication for telehealth utilization
PURPOSE: There is little information as to how America's broadband infrastructure might impact recent efforts to expand access to virtual care for underserved communities. OBJECTIVE: To examine potential and realized access to broadband internet services within Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) that rely on community health care service providers for primary care. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 214,946 US Census Block Group estimat…
The Covid‐19 pandemic impact on independent and provider‐based rural health clinics’ operations and cancer prevention and screening provision in the United States
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted cancer care, but it is unknown how the pandemic has affected care in Medicare-certified rural health clinics (RHCs) where cancer prevention and screening services are critical for their communities. This study examined how the provision of these cancer services changed pre- and peri-pandemic overall and by RHC type (independent and provider-based). METHODS: We administered a cross-sectional survey…
The association between lung cancer stigma and race
BACKGROUND: Stigma is a formidable burden for survivors of lung cancer that can reduce the quality of life (QOL), resulting in physical, social and psychological challenges. This study investigates associations between stigma and depression, QOL and demographic and health-related characteristics, including race. DESIGN: An adapted conceptual model derived from the Cataldo Lung Cancer Stigma Scale guided this descriptive correlation study assessin…
Rural and racial disparities in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in South Carolina, 1996 – 2016
PURPOSE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer mortality among men and women in the United States and South Carolina (SC). Since SC has one of the highest proportions of Black (27.9%) and rural residents (33.7%), the purpose of this investigation was to describe the burden of CRC on racial disparities in rural populations. METHODS: Count data from 2012 to 2016 were obtained from the state central cancer registry using an on…
Racial Disparities and Diagnosis-to-Treatment Time Among Patients Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in South Carolina
Social Determinants of Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Among Black and White Women
Association between Neighborhood Social Deprivation and Stage at Diagnosis among Breast Cancer Patients in South Carolina
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between neighborhood social deprivation and individual-level characteristics on breast cancer staging in African American and white breast cancer patients. We established a retrospective cohort of patients with breast cancer diagnosed from 1996 to 2015 using the South Carolina Central Cancer Registry. We abstracted sociodemographic and clinical variables from the registry and linked these d…
Rural‐Urban Differences in Costs of End‐of‐Life Care for the Last 6 Months of Life Among Patients with Breast, Lung, or Colorectal Cancer
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine rural-urban differences in utilization and expenditures in the last 6 months of life for patients with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. METHODS: The study used a 5% sample of the 2013 Medicare Research Identifiable Files to study utilization and expenditures for beneficiaries with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer during the last 6 months before death (n = 6,214). End of life expenditures were…
False-positive mammography and mammography screening intentions among black women
Introduction: Abnormal mammograms confirmed as benign are known as false-positive mammography (FPM) results. Research indicates that a history of FPM results may be linked to diagnostic delays in Black women, yet much of the research on FPM has focused on White women. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine: 1) The influence of FPM on breast cancer (BrCa) screening beliefs and intentions among Black women and 2) Whether emotional sta…
Examining demographic characteristics and food access indicators from the location of vegan soul food restaurants in the south
Objective: There have been a number of soul food restaurants serving exclusively vegan meals opening up across the country to appeal to African Americans and others interested in eating healthier soul foods. This study determined the number of restaurants serving vegan soul foods in the South and identified the locations of these restaurants in order to understand the characteristics of the surrounding communities that they serve. Design: Two rev…
We’re Not Meat Shamers. We’re Plant Pushers.”
Obesity remains a prevalent public health epidemic, and African American (AA) adults are disproportionately affected by obesity more than any other ethnic group, particularly in the Southern region of the United States. Addressing poor dietary habits is important for improving obesity rates among AAs, but there has been limited research that has focused on specifically developing culturally tailored interventions. With a recent number of soul foo…
Sistas Inspiring Sistas Through Activity and Support (Sistas)
The SISTAS RCT addresses some of the gaps in the literature with respect to CBPR interventions targeting AA women, such as implementing diet and physical activity in CBPR-based studies to decrease BrCa risk
Predictors of Retention Among African Americans in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Healthy Eating and Active Living in the Spirit (Heals) Intervention
Having a partner enrolled in behavioral interventions may improve retention of study participants. Researchers also need to be cognizant of participants' obesity status and potentially target retention efforts toward these individuals
Adams et al. Respond
Adams et al. Respond Affiliation Swann A. Adams PhD, Suel Ki Choi MPH, Jan M. Eberth PhD, Heather M. Brandt PhD, Daniela B. Friedman PhD, and James R. Hébert ScDAll of the authors are with the University of South Carolina, Columbia.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Swann A. Adams, PhD, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Room 244, Columbia SC 29208 (e-mail: swann.[email protected]edu). Reprints can be ordered at http://www.aj…
Understanding the Association of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Breast Cancer Among African American and European American Populations in South Carolina
Medicaid Coverage Expansion and Implications for Cancer Disparities
Objectives. We estimated the impact on cancer disparities in US states that have chosen or not chosen to expand Medicaid since passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Methods. Data came from the 2013 Uniform Data System for colorectal and cervical cancer screening rates among patients of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer sc…
Dash of Faith
Proportion of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Attributable to Overweight and Obesity Among Non-Hispanic Black, Non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic Women in South Carolina
Occurrence of New Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Males After HIV Diagnosis
Medicaid Coverage Expansion and Implications for Cancer Disparities
Objectives. We estimated the impact on cancer disparities in US states that have chosen or not chosen to expand Medicaid since passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Methods. Data came from the 2013 Uniform Data System for colorectal and cervical cancer screening rates among patients of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer sc…
We’re Not Meat Shamers. We’re Plant Pushers.”
Obesity remains a prevalent public health epidemic, and African American (AA) adults are disproportionately affected by obesity more than any other ethnic group, particularly in the Southern region of the United States. Addressing poor dietary habits is important for improving obesity rates among AAs, but there has been limited research that has focused on specifically developing culturally tailored interventions. With a recent number of soul foo…
Occurrence of New Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Males After HIV Diagnosis
Dash of Faith
Proportion of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Attributable to Overweight and Obesity Among Non-Hispanic Black, Non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic Women in South Carolina
Medicaid Coverage Expansion and Implications for Cancer Disparities
Objectives. We estimated the impact on cancer disparities in US states that have chosen or not chosen to expand Medicaid since passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Methods. Data came from the 2013 Uniform Data System for colorectal and cervical cancer screening rates among patients of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer sc…
Adams et al. Respond
Adams et al. Respond Affiliation Swann A. Adams PhD, Suel Ki Choi MPH, Jan M. Eberth PhD, Heather M. Brandt PhD, Daniela B. Friedman PhD, and James R. Hébert ScDAll of the authors are with the University of South Carolina, Columbia.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Swann A. Adams, PhD, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Room 244, Columbia SC 29208 (e-mail: swann.[email protected]edu). Reprints can be ordered at http://www.aj…
Understanding the Association of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Breast Cancer Among African American and European American Populations in South Carolina
Predictors of Retention Among African Americans in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Healthy Eating and Active Living in the Spirit (Heals) Intervention
Having a partner enrolled in behavioral interventions may improve retention of study participants. Researchers also need to be cognizant of participants' obesity status and potentially target retention efforts toward these individuals
Sistas Inspiring Sistas Through Activity and Support (Sistas)
The SISTAS RCT addresses some of the gaps in the literature with respect to CBPR interventions targeting AA women, such as implementing diet and physical activity in CBPR-based studies to decrease BrCa risk
Rural‐Urban Differences in Costs of End‐of‐Life Care for the Last 6 Months of Life Among Patients with Breast, Lung, or Colorectal Cancer
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine rural-urban differences in utilization and expenditures in the last 6 months of life for patients with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. METHODS: The study used a 5% sample of the 2013 Medicare Research Identifiable Files to study utilization and expenditures for beneficiaries with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer during the last 6 months before death (n = 6,214). End of life expenditures were…
False-positive mammography and mammography screening intentions among black women
Introduction: Abnormal mammograms confirmed as benign are known as false-positive mammography (FPM) results. Research indicates that a history of FPM results may be linked to diagnostic delays in Black women, yet much of the research on FPM has focused on White women. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine: 1) The influence of FPM on breast cancer (BrCa) screening beliefs and intentions among Black women and 2) Whether emotional sta…
Examining demographic characteristics and food access indicators from the location of vegan soul food restaurants in the south
Objective: There have been a number of soul food restaurants serving exclusively vegan meals opening up across the country to appeal to African Americans and others interested in eating healthier soul foods. This study determined the number of restaurants serving vegan soul foods in the South and identified the locations of these restaurants in order to understand the characteristics of the surrounding communities that they serve. Design: Two rev…
We’re Not Meat Shamers. We’re Plant Pushers.”
Obesity remains a prevalent public health epidemic, and African American (AA) adults are disproportionately affected by obesity more than any other ethnic group, particularly in the Southern region of the United States. Addressing poor dietary habits is important for improving obesity rates among AAs, but there has been limited research that has focused on specifically developing culturally tailored interventions. With a recent number of soul foo…
Social Determinants of Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Among Black and White Women
Association between Neighborhood Social Deprivation and Stage at Diagnosis among Breast Cancer Patients in South Carolina
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between neighborhood social deprivation and individual-level characteristics on breast cancer staging in African American and white breast cancer patients. We established a retrospective cohort of patients with breast cancer diagnosed from 1996 to 2015 using the South Carolina Central Cancer Registry. We abstracted sociodemographic and clinical variables from the registry and linked these d…
The association between lung cancer stigma and race
BACKGROUND: Stigma is a formidable burden for survivors of lung cancer that can reduce the quality of life (QOL), resulting in physical, social and psychological challenges. This study investigates associations between stigma and depression, QOL and demographic and health-related characteristics, including race. DESIGN: An adapted conceptual model derived from the Cataldo Lung Cancer Stigma Scale guided this descriptive correlation study assessin…
Rural and racial disparities in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in South Carolina, 1996 – 2016
PURPOSE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer mortality among men and women in the United States and South Carolina (SC). Since SC has one of the highest proportions of Black (27.9%) and rural residents (33.7%), the purpose of this investigation was to describe the burden of CRC on racial disparities in rural populations. METHODS: Count data from 2012 to 2016 were obtained from the state central cancer registry using an on…
Racial Disparities and Diagnosis-to-Treatment Time Among Patients Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in South Carolina
Broadband access within Medically Underserved Areas and its implication for telehealth utilization
PURPOSE: There is little information as to how America's broadband infrastructure might impact recent efforts to expand access to virtual care for underserved communities. OBJECTIVE: To examine potential and realized access to broadband internet services within Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) that rely on community health care service providers for primary care. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 214,946 US Census Block Group estimat…
The Covid‐19 pandemic impact on independent and provider‐based rural health clinics’ operations and cancer prevention and screening provision in the United States
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted cancer care, but it is unknown how the pandemic has affected care in Medicare-certified rural health clinics (RHCs) where cancer prevention and screening services are critical for their communities. This study examined how the provision of these cancer services changed pre- and peri-pandemic overall and by RHC type (independent and provider-based). METHODS: We administered a cross-sectional survey…
Reflecting on partnerships established and sustained over four cycles of a federally funded cancer prevention and control research program
Introduction: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) is a national network which aims to accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention and control strategies and interventions in communities, enhance large-scale efforts to reach underserved populations and reduce their cancer-related health disparities, and develop the capacity of the diss…
Living with chronic myelogenous leukemia in rural communities
PURPOSE: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) improve chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) outcomes dramatically. However, limited research exists on patient-specific, medical, and psychosocial factors influencing TKI adherence. The purpose of the study was to better understand TKI adherence among rural CML patients, using a convergent parallel mixed-method design guided by the Information Motivation and Behavioral Skills Model. METHODS: Survivors with CM…
An Investigation of Travel Distance and Timeliness of Breast Cancer Treatment Among a Diverse Cohort in the United States
Travel to and from distant cancer treatment facilities can place a significant burden on cancer patients, particularly rural and minority survivors. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to examine the association between patient travel distance and delays in types of treatment for breast cancer (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy) and treatment delays. Using a novel linkage between the state cancer registry and administr…
Healthcare Utilization Disparities Among Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this study was to determine the healthcare utilization patterns in a national sample of older adults across several factors (ethnicity, gender, race, education) with normal and dementia/impaired cognition. We used datasets from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS, 2018) to evaluate healthcare utilization, including metrics such as hospital and nursing home stays, hospice care, and the number of visits to the doctor. Logistic model…
Medicine (22 works) · Internal Medicine (14 works) · Demography (13 works) · Gerontology (12 works) · Cancer (11 works) · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (11 works) · Breast cancer (8 works) · Demography (8 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Health care (7 works)