Wambui G Gathirua-Mwangi1, Patrick O Monahan2,3, Timothy Stump4, Susan M Rawl3,5, Celette Sugg Skinner6, Victoria L Champion3,5. 1. Department of Epidemiology, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University, 714 N Senate Avenue, Suite EF 209, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. ggathiru@iupui.edu. 2. Department of Epidemiology, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University, 714 N Senate Avenue, Suite EF 209, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. 3. Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA. 4. Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA. 5. School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA. 6. University of Texas Southwestern Harold C Simmons Cancer Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among women in the developed world. Mammography screening is especially important for African-Americans because they experience a greater mortality (OR = 1.38) than Caucasians despite having a lower incidence of breast cancer. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two interventions with usual care on mammography adherence among African-American women. METHODS:A subsample of African-American women (n = 244) aged 41-65 years who had not had a mammogram in the last 15 months and no history of breast cancer was randomly assigned to receive (1) mailed interactive DVD, (2) computer-tailored telephone counseling, or (3) usual care. RESULTS: The DVD intervention was five times more effective than usual care for promoting mammography screening at 6 months follow-up among women who earned less than $30,000 (OR = 5.3). Compared to usual care, neither the DVD nor phone produced significant effects for women with household incomes >$30,000. CONCLUSION: Use of a mailed DVD for low-income African-American women may be an effective way to increase mammography adherence.
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BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among women in the developed world. Mammography screening is especially important for African-Americans because they experience a greater mortality (OR = 1.38) than Caucasians despite having a lower incidence of breast cancer. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two interventions with usual care on mammography adherence among African-American women. METHODS: A subsample of African-American women (n = 244) aged 41-65 years who had not had a mammogram in the last 15 months and no history of breast cancer was randomly assigned to receive (1) mailed interactive DVD, (2) computer-tailored telephone counseling, or (3) usual care. RESULTS: The DVD intervention was five times more effective than usual care for promoting mammography screening at 6 months follow-up among women who earned less than $30,000 (OR = 5.3). Compared to usual care, neither the DVD nor phone produced significant effects for women with household incomes >$30,000. CONCLUSION: Use of a mailed DVD for low-income African-American women may be an effective way to increase mammography adherence.
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