Personalized Adult Preventive Screening Tool to Improve Access and Health Literacy in a Multilingual Population

Ahmed, Mohamed S

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Personalized Adult Preventive Screening Tool to Improve Access and Health Literacy in a Multilingual Population

Ahmed, Mohamed S

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Abstract

Many adults are unaware of which preventive screenings apply to them, leading to missed opportunities for early disease detection and under-utilization of evidence-based services. Barriers such as limited appointment time, complex screening guidelines, and wide variation in health literacy and language proficiency contribute to this gap, especially in culturally diverse areas like Danbury, CT. This project aimed to create a multilingual, web-based personalized screening tool based on the 2024 USPSTF A & B recommendations. The tool generates screening suggestions using inputs such as age, sex at birth, BMI, smoking status, and more. Interviews with a clinic preceptor and a public health leader emphasized the importance of patient education, simplified language, and culturally relevant delivery. The tool supports English, Spanish, and Portuguese and is optimized for both in-clinic and home use. Future plans include print and mobile app access, expanded language support, and pilot testing to assess usability and impact.