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Author: Kiersten Westley Henson | Prevention ScienceColorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in the United States, despite strong evidence that early detection through screening substantially reduces disease burden. Persistent disparities in CRC incidence, mortality, and screening uptake disproportionately affect Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), rural residents, and… continue reading

Author: Kiersten Westley Henson | Prevention SciencePolice officers face intense stress not only on the job but also at home, especially when reliable child care is difficult to secure. This literature review examines child care instability as a structural contributor to work–family conflict, burnout, and reduced resiliency among police officers. While police wellness initiatives increasingly… continue reading

Author: Nicholaos G. Kokolis | Prevention ScienceIntroduction: Access to supportive relationships may be constrained in low-income communities facing limited resources (Brown et al., 2020). Although most research has focused on how support from family and friends predicts health outcomes, far less is known about how existing health experiences (e.g., pain and other physical symptoms) predict… continue reading

Author: Athena Dobles | Prevention ScienceHealth insurance coverage remains a key determinant of access to healthcare and preventive services in the United States. Emerging research suggests that social capital – particularly cross-class ties – may shape access to institutional resources, yet its relationship to insurance coverage remains under-examined. This study examines whether county-level social capital… continue reading