Will delaying mammography screening to age 50 worsen breast cancer disparities among African American women?

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
J. Underwood ◽  
A. Stark ◽  
M. Swain ◽  
L. Newman ◽  
S. Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Mammography Screening ◽  
Cancer Disparities ◽  
American Women ◽  
Breast Cancer Disparities

Abstract C06: Examining reasons for breast cancer disparities in African American women in Duval County, FL

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Osian ◽  
Monica Albertie ◽  
David Monticalvo ◽  
Steven Ames ◽  
Laila Samiian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Cancer Disparities ◽  
American Women ◽  
Breast Cancer Disparities

A Culturally Targeted Intervention to Promote Breast Cancer Screening among Low-Income Women in East Baltimore, Maryland

2005 ◽  
Vol 12 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 34-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary A. Garza ◽  
Jingyu Luan ◽  
Marcela Blinka ◽  
Reverend Iris Farabee-Lewis ◽  
Charlotte E. Neuhaus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Mammography Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Targeted Intervention ◽  
Screening Rate ◽  
American Women

In Maryland, outreach initiatives have been unsuccessful in engaging low-income African American women in mammography screening. This study aimed to identify factors influencing screening rates for low-income African American women. Based on the Health Belief Model, a modified time series design was used to implement a culturally targeted intervention to promote a no-cost mammography-screening program. Data were collected from women 40 years of age and older on their history of mammography use and their knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer. A 50% screening rate was achieved among 119 eligible participants. Significant predictors of screening behaviors were perceived barriers, lack of insurance, and limited knowledge. This culturally targeted intervention resulted in an unprecedented screening rate among low-income African American women in Baltimore, Maryland.

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