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Public Health, Black Culture, Health Equity

Examining Barriers to Cancer Care: A Needs Assessment of African American and Black African Immigrants in Iowa

Gawain J. Williams, Hannah Huang, Megan Schmidt, Kelly Wells Sittig, Natoshia Askelson, Sarah H. Nash

June 12, 2026 at 3:19:55 PM

Qualitative needs assessment of cancer care barriers among 20 Black Iowans, distinguishing the distinct experiences of African Americans and Black African immigrants. The authors argue for tailored, subpopulation-specific interventions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach in rural states with limited racial diversity.

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