| Population-based linkage of AIDS and cancer registries: importance of linkage algorithm. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17673101 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: This study evaluates linkage algorithms used in 1997 for Los Angeles County by the AIDS-Cancer Match Registry to estimate the risk of cancer among people with HIV/AIDS. METHODS: In 2001, a linkage between the Los Angeles County cancer and AIDS registries using a five-pass algorithm was compared with the 1997 linkage results that used a two-pass algorithm. RESULTS: The five-pass linkage detected all of the previously identified matches (6571) as well as another 431 (6.2%), which had been missed. CONCLUSIONS: Record linkage methodologic decisions can markedly affect matching sensitivity and specificity. It is probable that the AIDS-Cancer Match Registry two-pass linkage has underestimated the risks of some cancers among people with AIDS. |
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Authors:
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Dennis Deapen; Myles Cockburn; Rich Pinder; Sharon Lu; Amy Rock Wohl |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of preventive medicine Volume: 33 ISSN: 0749-3797 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Prev Med Publication Date: 2007 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-03 Completed Date: 2007-10-25 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8704773 Medline TA: Am J Prev Med Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 134-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine and Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA. ddeapen@usc.edu |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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epidemiology* Algorithms* Comorbidity Databases as Topic / organization & administration Humans Information Systems* Los Angeles / epidemiology Neoplasms / epidemiology* Registries Risk Factors United States / epidemiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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N01-CN-76010/CN/NCI NIH HHS |
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