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Yelena Wu

Yalena Wu
Primary Position
Department of Dermatology, University of Utah Department of Family and Preventive Medicine; Investigator, Hunstman Cancer Institute
Job Responsibilities
Research
Patient Care
Other
Other Job Responsibilities
Teaching and mentoring students
Education/Training
Psychology
Short Synopsis of Professional Interests
My research focuses on promoting adherence to medical recommendations among children and their families across the cancer control continuum: from cancer prevention, to cancer treatment, to survivorship
Training Opportunities at Location
Yes
Address
University of Utah Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
2000 Circle of Hope, Rm 4509
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
eMAIL
Yelena.Wu@utah.edu
Phone(s)
(801) 587-7640
Keywords
Adherence
Cancer prevention
Survivorship
Genetic risk communication
Intervention
Publications of Interest

Wu YP, Nagelhout E, Aspinwall LG, Boucher KM, Parsons BG, Kohlmann W, Kaphingst KA, Homburger S, Perkins RD, Grossman D, Harding G, Leachman SA (2017). A novel educational intervention targeting melanoma risk and prevention knowledge among children with a familial risk for melanoma. DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.10.008. Patient Educ Couns.

Wu YP, Aspinwall LG, Conn BM, Stump T, Grahmann B, Leachman SA (2016). A systematic review of interventions to improve adherence to melanoma preventive behaviors for individuals at elevated risk. Prev Med, 88, 153-67.

Wu YP, Aspinwall LG, Michaelis TC, Stump T, Kohlmann WG, Leachman SA (2015). Discussion of photoprotection, screening, and risk behaviors with children and grandchildren after melanoma genetic testing. J Community Genet, 7(1), 21-31.

Wu YP, Yi J, McClellan J, Kim J, Tian T, Grahmann B, Kirchhoff AC, Holton A, Wright J (2015). Barriers and facilitators of healthy diet and exercise among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: Implications for behavioral interventions. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol, 4(4), 184-191.

Wu YP, Pai AL (2014). Health Care Provider-Delivered Adherence Promotion Interventions: A Meta-Analysis. [Review]. Pediatrics. (Epub ahead of print).