Faculty Articles
Title
A Comparison of Two Educational Methods on Immigrant Latinas Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviors
ISBN or ISSN
1049-2089
Publication Title
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Volume
21
Issue
3
Date of original Performance / Presentation
August 2010
Publication Date / Copyright Date
8-1-2010
First Page
76
Last Page
90
Abstract
Abstract Underutilization of screening mammography by Latinas continues unabated and may contribute to disparities in disease-free survival and mortality. Objective. Comparison of two discussion group-centered educational interventions at enhancing breast cancer knowledge, breast self-exams (BSE), and screening mammography. Methods. Pre-test post-test study design. Two cohorts of 200 Latinas each participated in survey screening and discussion groups at baseline. One cohort also viewed an animated video and had BSE training. Breast cancer knowledge, self-reported BSE and mammography history were measured at baseline and three months post-intervention. Results. Breast cancer knowledge scores were good for both groups at baseline, and significantly increased at three month follow-up for both groups (p<.05) but no significant difference was observed between groups at baseline or post-intervention. Conclusion. Community-based discussion groups are a cost-effective method for improving breast cancer knowledge and promoting screening behaviors.
Disciplines
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy
NSUWorks Citation
Calderon, Jose Luis; Bazargan, Mohsen; Sangasubana, Niraratana; Hays, Ron; Hardigan, Patrick C.; and Baker, Richard S., "A Comparison of Two Educational Methods on Immigrant Latinas Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviors" (2010). Faculty Articles. 380.
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