Targeted Intervention Strategies to Increase and Maintain Mammography Utilization Among African American Women
Bibliographic Data
Objectives. We assessed the impact of a theory-based, culturally relevant intervention designed to increase mammography screening among African American women in 8 underserved counties in Alabama. Methods. Using principles derived from the Stages of Change, Community Health Advisor, and Community Empowerment models, we developed strategies to increase mammography screening. Trained volunteers (N = 143) provided tailored messages to encourage adoption and maintenance of mammography screening. We collected baseline and follow-up data on 1513 women in the communities targeted for the intervention. Our goal was to decrease the number of women in stage 1 (never screened) while increasing the number of women in stage 2 (infrequently screened) and stage 3 (regularly screened). Results. At baseline, 14% (n = 211) of the women were in stage 1, 16% (n = 247) were in stage 2, and 70% (n = 1055) were in stage 3. After the 2-year intervention, 4% (n = 61) of the women remained in stage 1, 20% (n = 306) were in stage 2, and 76% (n = 1146) were in stage 3. Conclusions. Tailored motivational messages and peer support can increase mammography screening rates for African American women
Transforming growth factor · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Radiology practices and education · Internal Medicine
Considerations for bio-specimen collection among black women residing in the rural Deep South participating in a cancer prevention study
Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services
Community Health Worker Training Curricula and Intervention Outcomes in African American and Latinx Communities
Alabama Veterans Rural Health Initiative
Partnering With Churches to Address Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake in Trustworthy Contexts
Community coalitions for prevention and health promotion
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Receipt of Cancer Treatment
The Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change
Community Health Advisors as Research Partners
African American Community Health Advisors Trained as Research Partners
Building and Maintaining Trust in a Community-Based Participatory Research Partnership
In search of how people change
| Citations per year | 0.38 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2013 - 2024 (12) |
| Highly cited | No |