Virginia P. Quinn, PhD

Articles by Virginia P. Quinn, PhD

Preventive Care and Health Behaviors Among Overweight/Obese Men in HMOs

ByVirginia P. Quinn, PhD,Steven J. Jacobsen, MD, PhD,Jeff M. Slezak, MS,Stephen K. Van Den Eeden, PhD,Bette Caan, DrPH,Barbara Sternfeld, PhD,Reina Haque, PhD

January 19th 2012

Healthcare organizations may reduce weight-related health risks and disparities in care among overweight/obese patients through promoting cancer screening exams, healthier diets, and physical activity.

Correlates of Prostate-Specific Antigen Testing in a Large Multiethnic Cohort

ByReina Haque, PhD, MPH,Stephen K. Van Den Eeden, PhD,Steven J. Jacobsen, MD, PhD,Bette Caan, PhD,Chantal C. Avila, MA,Jeff Slezak, MS,Barbara Sternfeld, PhD,Ronald K. Loo, MD,Virginia P. Quinn, PhD

November 6th 2009

Prostate-specific antigen screening was highest among African American men and those concerned about prostate cancer and lowest when physicians did not discuss the test.

Delayed Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients in Integrated Delivery Systems

ByHeather Taffet Gold, PhD,Soe Soe Thwin, PhD,Diana S. M. Buist, PhD, MPH,Terry S. Field, DSc,Feifei Wei, PhD,Marianne Ulcickas Yood, DSc, MPH,Timothy L. Lash, DSc,Virginia P. Quinn, PhD,Ann M. Geiger, PhD,Rebecca A. Silliman, MD, PhD

November 6th 2009

Among older women in 5 integrated delivery systems, 14% experienced delayed radiotherapy for breast cancer, even though they had insurance and access to care.