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Neupane B, Rijal S, Gc S, Basnet TB. A Multilevel Analysis to Determine the Factors Associated with Institutional Delivery in Nepal: Further Analysis of Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016. Health Serv Insights 2021; 14:11786329211024810. [PMID: 34177270 PMCID: PMC8207282 DOI: 10.1177/11786329211024810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: One out of two neonatal deaths and 2 out of 5 maternal deaths occur at home in Nepal. An essential intervention in reducing maternal mortality and neonatal death is institutional delivery. The objective of this study was to find out the external environmental, predisposing, and enabling factors associated with the use of institutional delivery care in Nepal. Methods: Data from Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys (NDHS) 2016 was used to estimate socio-economic, provincial, and use of media differentials with institutional delivery under the Andersen behavioral model framework using multilevel regression analysis. Results: More than half of the women (60.9%) among 3899 women with last birth had their babies delivered in a health facility. In the multilevel logistic regression analysis, we found that women from province 2 (OR = 0.47 95%CI: 0.28-0.79) were significantly less likely to deliver in health institutions, and province 7 (OR = 1.76, 95%CI: 1.05-2.94) were significantly more likely deliver in a health institution. Age (OR = 0.94, 95%CI: 0.92-0.95) was also significantly associated with the place of delivery. Women with higher education (OR = 3.17, 95%CI: 2.09-4.81) were most likely to go for institutional delivery. The odds of women opting for institutional delivery were 3 folds more for those who had visited Antenatal Care (ANC) 4 or more times compared to those who did not. Conclusion: The results highlight the need for governments and health care providers to emphasize the promotion of institutional delivery and ANC visits as per protocol with a special focus on underprivileged communities. The use of multi-media is a vital strategy to promote the use of institutional delivery services.
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- Maharajgunj Nursing Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Little Buddha College of Health Sciences, Prubanchal University, Kathmandu, Nepal.,School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Head KJ, Johnson NL, Scott SF, Zimet GD. Communicating Cervical Cancer Screening Results in Light of New Guidelines: Clinical Practices at Federally Qualified Health Centers. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2020; 35:815-821. [PMID: 30945950 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2019.1593079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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New guidelines for cervical cancer screening (CCS) incorporate both HPV and Pap tests, and there is a need to understand communication of these cotesting results to patients, especially in at-risk populations disproportionally affected by cervical cancer. This study used computer-assisted telephone interviews in 2017 at 51 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Indiana to evaluate the characteristics of clinical communication CCS results to women. Results revealed that clinical communication practices varied on channel, timing, and content. Almost half of the clinics (n = 23, 45%) communicate results to patients by phone. Most clinics (n = 47, 92%) notify patients of results in two weeks or less. For cotesting, 70% (n = 36) always communicate Pap/HPV results at the same time. The majority of clinics (n = 42, 82%) explain the type of abnormal Pap test, while only 43% (n = 22) discuss the cervical cancer risk as indicated by the HPV test result. Even though 98% (n = 48) of participants rated their communication strategy as effective, qualitatively participants acknowledged difficulties in communicating cotesting results with their often transient and low health literate patients populations. These results indicate considerable variation and potential deficits in clinical communication of cotesting results in FQHCs, but several promising communication strategies were identified that may inform improved screening communication for other clinics.
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- Katharine J Head
- Department of Communication Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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- Department of Communication Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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- Department of Communication Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Indiana University School of Medicine
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine
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Neupane B, Rijal S, G C S, Basnet TB. Andersen's model on determining the factors associated with antenatal care services in Nepal: an evidence-based analysis of Nepal demographic and health survey 2016. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:308. [PMID: 32429901 PMCID: PMC7238496 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-02976-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background With the formulation of the National Safe Motherhood Policy in 1998, safe motherhood has forever been a priority program in Nepal. Under the safe motherhood program, every woman is provided with essential maternal health care services until now through the four-tire district health care system. There is a considerable increase in the utilization of antenatal care (ANC) by a skilled health provider from 2011 to 2016, 58 to 84%, respectively. However, inequality, exclusion, and under-utilization in health care services continue in many regions of Nepal. The present study aimed to explore the different types of socio-demographic factors associated with current ANC service utilization in Nepal. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys data (DHS-7, 2016–2017). We estimated the latest pregnancy and live births in recent 5 years with the utilization of ANC services, and socio-economic differentials in these indicators under the framework of the Andersen behavioral model. Results Two in three (69.8%) with last birth accessed at least four ANC visits. The rate of live birth was about 98.6% in the ANC4+ group, higher than that of 96.8% in the ANC4- group (χ2: 14.742, P < 0.001). In the multilevel logistic regression analysis, we found that women from province 2 (OR: 0.48; 95%CI: 0.32–0.74) and province 6 (OR: 0.46; 95%CI: 0.30–0.71) were significantly less likely to visit ANC 4 or more times. Age (OR: 0.95; 95%CI: 0.93–0.96) was also significantly associated with the frequency of ANC visits. Level of Women’s education and education of her partner were both significantly associated with the ANC visits: women (OR: 4.64; 95%CI: 3.05–7.05) and her partner (OR: 1.45; 95%CI: 1.01–2.06) having higher education were most likely to go for the recommended number of ANC visits. Moreover, women having exposure to multimedia were more likely to go for four or more ANC check-ups. Conclusions The results highlight the need for governments and health care providers to develop special health promotion program with a focus on the vulnerable and disadvantaged and to use multi-media for maternal health literacy improvement flexibly, and maternal health system strengthening.
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- Bidusha Neupane
- Institute of Medicine, Tribhuwan University, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Institute of Medicine, Tribhuwan University, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
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A health systems approach to identifying barriers to breast cancer screening programmes. Methodology and application in six European countries. Health Policy 2018; 122:1198-1205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gathirua-Mwangi W, Cohee A, Tarver WL, Marley A, Biederman E, Stump T, Monahan P, Rawl S, Skinner CS, Champion VL. Factors Associated with Adherence to Mammography Screening Among Insured Women Differ by Income Levels. Womens Health Issues 2018; 28:462-469. [DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bowser D, Marqusee H, El Koussa M, Atun R. Health system barriers and enablers to early access to breast cancer screening, detection, and diagnosis: a global analysis applied to the MENA region. Public Health 2017; 152:58-74. [PMID: 28843410 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2017.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify barriers and enablers that impact access to early screening, detection, and diagnosis of breast cancer both globally and more specifically in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (with a specific focus on Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates [UAE], and Kuwait) with a specific focus on the health system. STUDY DESIGN A systematic review of literature. METHODS We conducted a systematic reviewing using the PRISMA methodology. We searched PubMed, Global Index Medicus, and EMBASE for studies on 'breast cancer', 'breast neoplasm,' or 'screening, early detection, and early diagnosis' as well as key words related to the following barriers: religion, culture, health literacy, lack of knowledge/awareness/understanding, attitudes, fatalism/fear, shame/embarrassment, and physician gender from January 1, 2000 until September 1, 2016. Two independent reviewers screened both titles and abstracts. The application of inclusion and exclusion criteria yielded a final list of articles. A conceptual framework was used to guide the thematic analysis and examine health system barriers and enablers to breast cancer screening at the broader macro health system level, at the health provider level, and the individual level. The analysis was conducted globally and in the MENA region. RESULTS A total of 11,936 references were identified through the initial search strategy, of which 55 were included in the final thematic analysis. The results found the following barriers and enablers to access to breast cancer screening at the health system level, the health provider level, and the individual level: health system structures such as health insurance and care coordination systems, costs, time concerns, provider characteristics including gender of the provider, quality of care issues, medical concerns, and fear. In addition, the following seven barriers and enablers were identified at the health system or provider level as significantly impacting screening for breast cancer: (1) access to insurance, (2) physician recommendation, (3) physician gender, (4) provider characteristics, (5) having a regular provider, (6) fear of the system or procedure, and (7) knowledge of the health system. More specifically, the largest increased odds for having a mammogram was from having insurance, having a physician recommendation, type of provider (mainly gynecologist), and having regular contact with a physician. Clinical breast examinations were increased by having insurance and having regular contact with a physician. The eight studies identified from the MENA region identified barriers to breast cancer screening related to service quality, fear of pain and of cancer itself, female versus male provider, having a physician recommend the screen, cost issues as well as time and convenience of the services. CONCLUSIONS There are a number of system changes that can be made to remove barriers to breast cancer screening. Some of these system changes apply directly to MENA countries. A larger health system assessment of a country is warranted to determine which health system changes should be made to most efficiently and effectively improve access to breast cancer screening.
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- D Bowser
- Brandeis University, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, USA.
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- Brandeis University, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, 665 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, 665 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, USA
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Davis TC, Arnold CL, Wolf MS, Bennett CL, Liu D, Rademaker A. Joint breast and colorectal cancer screenings in medically underserved women. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE ONCOLOGY 2016; 13:47-54. [PMID: 26918252 DOI: 10.12788/jcso.0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast and colon cancer screening in rural community clinics is underused. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alternative interventions designed to promote simultaneous screening for breast and colon cancer in community clinics. METHODS A 3-arm, quasi-experimental evaluation was conducted during May 2008-August 2011 in 8 federally qualified health clinics in predominately rural Louisiana. Baseline screening rates reported by the clinics was <10% for breast cancer (using mammography) and 1%-2% for colon cancer (using the fecal occult blood test [FOBT]). 744 women aged 50 years or older who were eligible for routine mammography and an FOBT were recruited. The combined screening efforts included: enhanced care; health literacy-informed education (education alone), or health literacy-informed education with nurse support (nurse support). RESULTS Postintervention screening rates for completing both tests were 28.1% with enhanced care, 23.7% with education alone, and 38.7% with nurse support. After adjusting for age, race, and literacy, patients who received nurse support were 2.21 times more likely to complete both screenings than were those who received the education alone (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.12-4.38; P = .023). The incremental cost per additional woman completing both screenings was $3,987 for education with nurse support over education alone, and $5,987 over enhanced care. LIMITATIONS There were differences between the 3 arms in sociodemographic characteristics, literacy, and previous screening history. Not all variables that were significantly different between arms were adjusted for, therefore adjustments for key variables (age, race, literacy) were made in statistical analyses. Other limitations related generalizability of results. CONCLUSIONS Although joint breast and colon cancer screening rates were increased substantially over existing baseline rates in all 3 arms, the completion rate for both tests was modest. Nurse support and telephone follow-up were most effective. However, it is not likely to be cost effective or affordable in clinics with limited resources.
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- Terry C Davis
- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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Molina Y, Ornelas IJ, Doty SL, Bishop S, Beresford SAA, Coronado GD. Family/friend recommendations and mammography intentions: the roles of perceived mammography norms and support. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH 2015; 30:797-809. [PMID: 26324395 PMCID: PMC4654755 DOI: 10.1093/her/cyv040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2015] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Identifying factors that increase mammography use among Latinas is an important public health priority. Latinas are more likely to report mammography intentions and use, if a family member or friend recommends that they get a mammogram. Little is known about the mechanisms underlying the relationship between social interactions and mammography intentions. Theory suggests that family/friend recommendations increase perceived mammography norms (others believe a woman should obtain a mammogram) and support (others will help her obtain a mammogram), which in turn increase mammography intentions and use. We tested these hypotheses with data from the ¡Fortaleza Latina! study, a randomized controlled trial including 539 Latinas in Washington State. Women whose family/friend recommended they get a mammogram within the last year were more likely to report mammography intentions, norms and support. Perceived mammography norms mediated the relationship between family/friend recommendations and intentions, Mediated Effect = 0.38, 95%CI [0.20, 0.61], but not support, Mediated Effect = 0.002, 95%CI [-0.07, 0.07]. Our findings suggest perceived mammography norms are a potential mechanism underlying the effect of family/friend recommendations on mammography use among Latinas. Our findings make an important contribution to theory about the associations of social interactions, perceptions and health behaviors.
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- Yamile Molina
- Community Health Sciences Division, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Cancer Prevention, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA,
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- Cancer Prevention, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA, Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
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- Sea Mar community Health Centers, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
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- Cancer Prevention, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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- Sea Mar community Health Centers, Seattle, WA 98108, USA, Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98122, USA and
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- Kaiser Permanente Research Center for Health Research, Portland, OR 97227, USA
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Sanchez-Lezama AP, Cavazos-Arroyo J, Albavera-Hernández C, Salinas-Rodríguez A, Lagunes-Pérez M, Perez-Armendariz B. Socioecological determinants of mammography screening in Mexican rural areas. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTHCARE MARKETING 2015. [DOI: 10.1108/ijphm-12-2013-0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to determine which socioecological factors encourage rural women to participate in mammographies rather than avoiding taking the test.Design/methodology/approach– The study mainly uses data from the 2007 Rural Households Evaluation Survey (ENCEL-2007). These crossover data are analyzed using the framework proposed in the Spatial-Interaction Model of Mammography Use (SIMMU), through a three-level logistic regression model to examine the likelihood that a woman will choose to participate in a mammography.Findings– At the woman-household level, the completion of the Pap smear and the asset index is the strongest determinant of mammography participation. Obtaining preventive medicine services or being enrolled in the Popular Insurance System prevent women from undergoing screening. At the interpersonal level, the probability of screening use decreases with lower social coverage. At the intermediate level, availability of health centers is negatively related to the use of screening.Research limitations/implications– The study fails to take into account the fact that women’s propensity to have a mammography may vary over time relatively to life changes. Moreover, findings were restricted to women ages from 40 to 49 and limited due to the lack of published data or data quality issues.Practical implications– The results of this research can give health planners, policymakers and social marketers a platform for how to approach social change and promote the cancer screening health behavior through the marketing mix (price, place, promotion and product) in the design of their programs.Originality/value– In addition to be informative and persuasive with people to change their behavior, this paper also seeks to provide a direction for using commercial marketing tools through social marketing to “sell” the health behavior. Due to target population variation, this paper addresses the health behavior change strategy by audience segmentation, regarded as essential to successful health communication campaigns.
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Molina Y, Thompson B, Ceballos RM. Physician and Family Recommendations to Obtain a Mammogram and Mammography Intentions: The Moderating Effects of Perceived Seriousness and Risk of Breast Cancer. JOURNAL OF WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE 2014; 3:199. [PMID: 25558437 PMCID: PMC4281937 DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A growing body of literature has demonstrated psychosocial factors enable mammography intentions and usage among Latinas. Although these factors (e.g., family recommendations, breast cancer perceptions) likely influence one another, little research has examined interactive effects. The current study assessed the moderating effect of perceived breast cancer seriousness and risk on associations between recommendations to obtain mammography and mammography intentions. This sample included 97 Latinas in rural Eastern Washington State. After adjusting for age, two significant interactions emerged: perceived seriousness × physician recommendation and perceived risk × family recommendation. This exploratory study provides important directions for future communication research and planning to improve screening disparities.
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- Yamile Molina
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
- School of Public Health, Seattle, WA
- University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
- School of Public Health, Seattle, WA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
- School of Public Health, Seattle, WA
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Jerome-D'Emilia B. A systematic review of barriers and facilitators to mammography in Hispanic women. J Transcult Nurs 2014; 26:73-82. [PMID: 24797255 DOI: 10.1177/1043659614530761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A systematic review of the research on barriers and facilitators to mammography in Latinas was conducted to determine if the challenges faced by these women are unique to this population. METHOD Medline and CINAHL database searches for the years 2005-2013 were included. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were used to guide this review. RESULTS Of the 174 articles identified, 18 articles met inclusion criteria. The most consistent findings were that income and education were associated with screening. CONCLUSIONS Financial barriers and social characteristics were significant predictors of mammography in these studies, which were composed almost exclusively of low-income Latinas. These findings are similar to those found in other populations of low-income women and therefore are not likely unique to Latinas. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE It is likely that there is little difference between poor Latinas and other populations of poor, non-English-speaking women in barriers and facilitators to mammography.
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Jandorf L, Hecht MF, Winkel G, Thélémaque LD, Saad-Harfouche FG, Bursac Z, Greene P, Erwin DO, Jandorf L. Increasing Cancer Screening for Latinas: Examining the Impact of Health Messages and Navigation in a Cluster-Randomized Study. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s40615-014-0014-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Davis TC, Rademaker A, Bennett CL, Wolf MS, Carias E, Reynolds C, Liu D, Arnold CL. Improving mammography screening among the medically underserved. J Gen Intern Med 2014; 29:628-35. [PMID: 24366401 PMCID: PMC3965756 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-013-2743-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2012] [Revised: 07/27/2013] [Accepted: 12/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alternative interventions designed to promote mammography in safety-net settings. METHODS A three-arm, quasi-experimental evaluation was conducted among eight federally qualified health clinics in predominately rural Louisiana. Mammography screening efforts included: 1) enhanced care, 2) health literacy-informed education of patients, and 3) education plus nurse support. Outcomes included mammography screening completion within 6 months and incremental cost-effectiveness. RESULTS Overall, 1,181 female patients ages 40 and over who were eligible for routine mammography were recruited. Baseline screening rates were < 10%. Post intervention screening rates were 55.7% with enhanced care, 51.8% with health literacy-informed education and 65.8% with education and nurse support. After adjusting for race, marital status, self-efficacy and literacy, patients receiving health-literacy informed education were not more likely to complete mammographic screening than those receiving enhanced care; those additionally receiving nurse support were 1.37-fold more likely to complete mammographic screening than those receiving the brief education (95% Confidence Interval 1.08-1.74, p = 0.01). The incremental cost per additional women screened was $2,457 for literacy-informed education with nurse support over literacy-informed education alone. CONCLUSIONS Mammography rates were increased substantially over existing baseline rates in all three arms with the educational initiative, with nurse support and follow-up being the most effective option. However, it is not likely to be cost-effective or affordable in resource-limited clinics.
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- Terry C Davis
- Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71130, USA,
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Khazaee-Pool M, Montazeri A, Majlessi F, Rahimi Foroushani A, Nedjat S, Shojaeizadeh D. Breast cancer-preventive behaviors: exploring Iranian women's experiences. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2014; 14:41. [PMID: 24606758 PMCID: PMC3973958 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6874-14-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Breast cancer-preventive behaviors are critical for community and women’s health. Although many studies have addressed women’s knowledge and attitudes toward breast cancer, little information is available about their experiences of breast cancer preventive behaviors. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Iranian women regarding preventive behaviors. Methods This was a qualitative study. A sample of Iranian women aged 30 years and over was selected purposefully. Data collected through focus group and semi-structured audiotaped interviews and were analyzed by conventional content analysis. Results The following five main themes emerged from the analysis: attitude toward breast cancer and preventive behaviors, stress management, healthy lifestyle, perceived social support and individual/environmental barriers. The findings showed that women were highly motivated to preventive behaviors of breast cancer but faced considerable challenges. Conclusions The findings indicated that increased awareness, positive attitudes, stronger motivational factors, and fewer barriers toward preventive behaviors are most important parameters that might encourage women to practice breast cancer-preventive behaviors.
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P,O, Box 15875-6951, Tehran, Iran.
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Madadi M, Zhang S, Yeary KHK, Henderson LM. Analyzing factors associated with women's attitudes and behaviors toward screening mammography using design-based logistic regression. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2014; 144:193-204. [PMID: 24510010 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-014-2850-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2013] [Accepted: 01/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We examined the factors associated with screening mammography adherence behaviors and influencing factors on women's attitudes toward mammography in non-adherent women. Design-based logistic regression models were developed to characterize the influencing factors, including socio-demographic, health related, behavioral characteristics, and knowledge of breast cancer/mammography, on women's compliance with and attitudes toward mammography using the 2003 Health Information National Trends Survey data. Findings indicate significant associations among adherence to mammography and marital status, income, health coverage, being advised by a doctor to have a mammogram, having had Pap smear before, perception of chance of getting breast cancer, and knowledge of mammography (frequency of doing mammogram) in both women younger than 65 and women aged 65 and older. However, number of visits to a healthcare provider per year and lifetime number of smoked cigarettes are only significant for women younger than 65. Factors significantly associated with attitudes toward mammography in non-adherent women are age, being advised by a doctor to have a mammogram, and seeking cancer information. To enhance adherence to mammography programs, physicians need to continue to advise their patients to obtain mammograms. In addition, increasing women's knowledge about the frequency and starting age for screening mammography may improve women's adherence. Financially related factors such as income and insurance are also shown to be significant factors. Hence, healthcare policies aimed at providing breast cancer screening services to underserved women will likely enhance mammography participation.
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- Mahboubeh Madadi
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 4207 Bell Engineering, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, USA,
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Kratzke C, Vilchis H, Amatya A. Breast cancer prevention knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among college women and mother-daughter communication. J Community Health 2014; 38:560-8. [PMID: 23358794 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-013-9651-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Although breast cancer prevention targets mostly women ages 40 and older, little is known about breast cancer prevention for young women and mother's advice. The purpose of this study was to examine breast cancer prevention knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among college women and mother-daughter communication. Hispanic and non-Hispanic students at a southwestern university completed a breast cancer prevention survey with items for mother's advice, breast self-awareness and risk reduction knowledge, self-efficacy, susceptibility, family history, provider breast self-exam (BSE) recommendation, peer norms, BSE practice, and demographics. An openended item was also used to elicit types of mother's advice. Logistic regression was used to assess predictors for receiving mother's advice for breast cancer prevention and BSE practice. Self-reported data using a survey were obtained from 546 college women with a mean age of 23.3 (SD = 7.75). Nearly 36 % received mothers' advice and 55 % conducted BSE. Predictors for receiving mother's advice were age, self-efficacy, and family history of breast cancer. Predictors for BSE practice were mother's advice, age, self-efficacy, and provider BSE recommendation. Family history of breast cancer and knowledge were not significant predictors for BSE practice. Findings support the need for clinicians, community health educators, and mothers to provide breast cancer prevention education targeting college women.
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- Cynthia Kratzke
- Department of Public Health Sciences, MSC 3HLS, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA.
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Rosales M, Gonzalez P. Mammography screening among Mexican, Central-American, and South-American women. J Immigr Minor Health 2014; 15:225-33. [PMID: 23054548 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-012-9731-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cancer and cancer screening disparities exist across Latino subgroups; however the reasons for these disparities are not fully known. This study examines (1) mammography screening among Latinas born in Mexico, Central-America and South-America and (2) the impact of birthplace and acculturation on mammography screening. Data were derived from the California Health Interview Survey 2007. Analyses included 1,675 Latina women 40 years of age and older. Multivariate logistic regression examined predictors of mammography screening. Mexican and Central-American women were less likely to report ever receiving a mammogram while Mexican women were less likely to report a recent mammogram. Low-acculturated women were less likely to report ever receiving a mammogram and less likely to report recent mammography. Different screening patterns across Latina subgroups were observed. Differences in screening patterns and the factors associated with screening highlight the need for unique intervention strategies tailored specifically to Latinas.
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- Monica Rosales
- Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education (CCARE), Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010-3000, USA.
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Inrig SJ, Tiro JA, Melhado TV, Argenbright KE, Craddock Lee SJ. Evaluating a De-Centralized Regional Delivery System for Breast Cancer Screening and Patient Navigation for the Rural Underserved. TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH JOURNAL 2014; 66:25-34. [PMID: 28713882 PMCID: PMC5508746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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UNLABELLED Providing breast cancer screening services in rural areas is challenging due to the fractured nature of healthcare delivery systems and complex reimbursement mechanisms that create barriers to access for the under- and uninsured. Interventions that reduce structural barriers to mammography, like patient navigation programs, are effective and recommended, especially for minority and underserved women. Although the literature on rural healthcare is significant, the field lacks studies of adaptive service delivery models and rigorous evaluation of evidence-based programs that facilitate routine screening and appropriate follow-up across large geographic areas. OBJECTIVES To better understand how to implement a decentralized regional delivery "hub & spoke" model for rural breast cancer screening and patient navigation, we have designed a rigorous, structured, multi-level and mixed-methods evaluation based on Glasgow's RE-AIM model (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance). METHODS AND DESIGN The program is comprised of three core components: 1) Outreach to underserved women by partnering with county organizations; 2) Navigation to guide patients through screening and appropriate follow-up; and 3) Centralized Reimbursement to coordinate funding for screening services through a central contract with Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS). Using Glasgow's RE-AIM model, we will: 1) assess which counties have the resources and capacity to implement outreach and/or navigation components, 2) train partners in each county on how to implement components, and 3) monitor process and outcome measures in each county at regular intervals, providing booster training when needed. DISCUSSION This evaluation strategy will elucidate how the heterogeneity of rural county infrastructure impacts decentralized service delivery as a navigation program expands. In addition to increasing breast cancer screening access, our model improves and maintains time to diagnostic resolution and facilitates timely referral to local cancer treatment services. We offer this evaluation approach as an exemplar for scientific methods to evaluate the translation of evidence-based federal policy into sustainable health services delivery in a rural setting.
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- Stephen J Inrig
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Dallas TX
- University of Texas Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, Dallas TX
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Dallas TX
- University of Texas Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, Dallas TX
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Dallas TX
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Dallas TX
- University of Texas Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, Dallas TX
- Moncrief Cancer Institute, Fort Worth, Texas
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, Dallas TX
- University of Texas Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, Dallas TX
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Kratzke C, Wilson S, Vilchis H. Reaching rural women: breast cancer prevention information seeking behaviors and interest in Internet, cell phone, and text use. J Community Health 2013; 38:54-61. [PMID: 22706805 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-012-9579-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to examine the breast cancer prevention information seeking behaviors among rural women, the prevalence of Internet, cell, and text use, and interest to receive breast cancer prevention information cell and text messages. While growing literature for breast cancer information sources supports the use of the Internet, little is known about breast cancer prevention information seeking behaviors among rural women and mobile technology. Using a cross-sectional study design, data were collected using a survey. McGuire's Input-Ouput Model was used as the framework. Self-reported data were obtained from a convenience sample of 157 women with a mean age of 60 (SD = 12.12) at a rural New Mexico imaging center. Common interpersonal information sources were doctors, nurses, and friends and common channel information sources were television, magazines, and Internet. Overall, 87% used cell phones, 20% had an interest to receive cell phone breast cancer prevention messages, 47% used text messaging, 36% had an interest to receive text breast cancer prevention messages, and 37% had an interest to receive mammogram reminder text messages. Bivariate analysis revealed significant differences between age, income, and race/ethnicity and use of cell phones or text messaging. There were no differences between age and receiving text messages or text mammogram reminders. Assessment of health information seeking behaviors is important for community health educators to target populations for program development. Future research may identify additional socio-cultural differences.
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- Cynthia Kratzke
- Department of Health Science, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA.
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Moodi M, Rezaeian M, Mostafavi F, Sharifirad GR. Determinants of mammography screening behavior in Iranian women: A population-based study. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2012; 17:750-9. [PMID: 23798942 PMCID: PMC3687882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2012] [Revised: 06/03/2012] [Accepted: 06/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer remains a substantial health concern in Iran due to delay and late stage at diagnosis and treatment. Despite the potential benefits of mammography screening for early detection of breast cancer, the performance of this screening among Iranian women is low. For planning appropriate intervention, this study was carried out to identify mammography rates and explore determinants of mammography screening behavior in females of Isfahan, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this population-based study, 384 women of 40 years and older were interviewed by telephone. The Farsi version of Champion's Health Belief Model scale (CHBMS) was used to examine factors associated with mammography screening. The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS (version 16.0) using statistical Chi-square, Fisher Exact test, t-test and multiple logistic regression model to identify the importance rate of socio-demographic and Health Belief Model (HBM) variables to predict mammography screening behavior. In all of tests, the level of significant was considered a = 0.05. RESULTS Mean age ± SD of women was 52.24 ± 8.2 years. Of the 384 participants, 44.3% reported at least one mammogram in their lifetime. Logistic regression analysis indicated that women were more likely to have mammography if they heard/read about breast cancer (OR = 4.17, 95% CI 2.09, 8.34), menopause in lower age (OR = 0.2, 95% CI 0.87, 0.99) and history of breast problem (OR = 0.9, 95% CI 0.12, 0.32). Also, women who perceived more benefits of mammography (OR = 1.84, 95% CI 1.63, 2.09), fewer barriers of mammography (OR = 0.91, 95% CI 0.86, 0.96) and had more motivation for health (OR = 0.94, 95% CI 0.89, 1) were more likely to have mammography. CONCLUSION The findings indicated that the rate of mammography screening among women in Isfahan province is low and highlights the need for developing a comprehensive national breast cancer control program, which should be considered as the first priority for healthcare providers. Also, identification of these factors can help to design an appropriate educational intervention that focuses on benefits of mammography screening, decreasing changeable barriers, improving access to mammography, increasing health motivation, promoting perceived self-efficacy and mammography adherence.
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- Mitra Moodi
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran,Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran,Address for correspondence: Professor Golam-Reza Sharifirad, Department of Health Education, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. E-mail:
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Davis TC, Arnold CL, Rademaker A, Bailey SC, Platt DJ, Reynolds C, Esparza J, Liu D, Wolf MS. Differences in barriers to mammography between rural and urban women. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2012; 21:748-55. [PMID: 22519704 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2011.3397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few studies have examined differences between rural and urban women in mammography barriers, knowledge, and experiences. Exploring differences can help inform tailored interventions. METHODS Women, aged ≥40, who had not been screened in the past 2 years were recruited from eight federally qualified health centers across Louisiana. They were given a structured interview assessing mammography knowledge, beliefs, barriers, experiences, and literacy. RESULTS Of the 1189 patients who participated, 65.0% were African American, 61.6% were rural, and 44.0% had low literacy. Contrary to guidelines, most believed mammography should be done annually (74.3%) before age 40 (70.5%). Compared to urban women, rural participants were more likely to believe mammography will find small breast lumps early (34.4% vs. 6.5%, p<0.0001) and strongly disagree that mammography is embarrassing (14.6% vs. 8.4%, p=0.0002) or that they are afraid of finding something wrong (21.2% vs.12.3%, p=0.007). Rural women were more likely to report a physician recommendation for mammography (84.3% vs. 76.5%, p=0.006), but they were less likely to have received education (57.2% vs. 63.6%, p=0.06) or to have ever had a mammogram (74.8% vs. 78.1%, p=0.007). In multivariate analyses controlling for race, literacy, and age, all rural/urban differences remained significant, except for receipt of a mammogram. CONCLUSIONS Most participants were unclear about when they should begin mammography. Rural participants reported stronger positive beliefs, higher self-efficacy, fewer barriers, and having a physician recommendation for mammography but were less likely to receive education or screening.
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- Terry C Davis
- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA.
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Garcia RZ, Carvajal SC, Wilkinson AV, Thompson PA, Nodora JN, Komenaka IK, Brewster A, Cruz GI, Wertheim BC, Bondy ML, Martínez ME. Factors that influence mammography use and breast cancer detection among Mexican-American and African-American women. Cancer Causes Control 2012; 23:165-73. [PMID: 22080276 PMCID: PMC6684027 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-011-9865-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2011] [Accepted: 10/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study examined factors that influence mammography use and breast cancer detection, including education, health insurance, and acculturation, among Mexican-American (MA) and African-American (AA) women. METHODS The study included 670 breast cancer cases (388 MAs and 282 AAs), aged 40-86 years at diagnosis. Data on mammography use, detection, and delay in seeking care were collected via questionnaires and medical records. Using a language-based bidimensional acculturation measure, MAs were classified as English-dominant (n = 67), bilingual (n = 173), and Spanish-dominant (n = 148). Mammography prior to diagnosis was assessed by racial/ethnic acculturation subgroup using logistic regression. RESULTS In age-adjusted models, mammography use was non-significantly lower among English-dominant (OR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.45-1.59) and bilingual (OR = 0.86; 95% CI: 0.55-1.35) MAs and significantly lower among Spanish-dominant MAs (OR = 0.53; 95% CI: 0.34-0.83) than among AA women. After adjustment for education or insurance, there was no difference in mammography use by race/ethnicity and acculturation subgroup. Despite high self-reported mammography use (75%), a large proportion of cases reported self-detection (59%) and delay in seeking care >90 days (17%). CONCLUSIONS These findings favor promoting culturally appropriate messaging about the benefits and limitations of mammography, education about breast awareness, and prompt reporting of findings to a health professional.
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- Rachel Zenuk Garcia
- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724-5024, USA
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Bouton ME, Shirah GR, Nodora J, Pond E, Hsu CH, Klemens AE, Martinez ME, Komenaka IK. Implementation of educational video improves patient understanding of basic breast cancer concepts in an undereducated county hospital population. J Surg Oncol 2011; 105:48-54. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.22046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2011] [Accepted: 07/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Smith ML, Hochhalter AK, Ahn S, Wernicke MM, Ory MG. Utilization of screening mammography among middle-aged and older women. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2011; 20:1619-26. [PMID: 21780914 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2010.2168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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AIMS This study examines patterns of screening mammogram use, investigating the relationship of screening with demographic, health status, and healthcare factors. METHODS Data from 1242 women aged ?41 were obtained from a random sample of mailed surveys to community households in an eight-county region in Central Texas in 2010. The dependent variable was the timing of the participants' most recent screening mammography (in the past 12 months, between 1 and 2 years, or >2 years). Predictor variables included demographic, health status, and healthcare access factors. Multinomial logistic regression identified variables associated with screening mammography practices. RESULTS The majority of women reported having at least one mammogram during their lifetime (93.0%) and having a mammography within the past 2 years (76.2%). Participants who reported not having a routine checkup in the past 12 months (odds ratio [OR] 0.12, p<0.001), having a lapse of insurance in the past 3 years (OR 2.95, p<0.05), and living in a health provider shortage area (OR 1.42, p<0.05) were less likely to be screened within the past 2 years. CONCLUSIONS Routine healthcare plays a major role in preventive screening, which indicates screening mammography practices can be enhanced by improving participation in routine checkups with medical providers, continuity of insurance coverage, and women's access to healthcare. Interventions to encourage screening mammography may be particularly needed for women who have experienced a lapse in insurance or have not had a checkup in the past year.
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- Matthew Lee Smith
- College of Public Health, University of Georgia, 330 River Road, Athens, GA 30602-6522, USA.
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Nuño T, Castle PE, Harris R, Estrada A, García, for the Yuma Project Techni F. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Utilization Among Hispanic Women Living Near the United States-Mexico Border. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2011; 20:685-93. [DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2010.2205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Tomas Nuño
- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
- Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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- Mexican-American Studies and Research Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
- Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
- Center of Excellence in Women's Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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Miranda PY, Wilkinson AV, Etzel CJ, Zhou R, Jones LA, Thompson P, Bondy ML. Policy implications of early onset breast cancer among Mexican-origin women. Cancer 2011; 117:390-7. [PMID: 21319396 PMCID: PMC3071526 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Overall, Latinas are more likely to be diagnosed with a more advanced stage of breast cancer and are 20% more likely to die of breast cancer than non-Hispanic white women. It is estimated that from 2003 to 2006, $82.0 billion in direct medical care expenditures, in addition to 100,000 lives annually, could be saved by eliminating health disparities experienced by Latinos and increasing the use of up to 5 preventive services in the United States. An additional 3700 lives could be saved if 90% of women aged ≥40 years were recently screened for breast cancer. METHODS The authors examined the risk for breast cancer in a case-control, population-based sample of Mexican-origin women in Harris County, Texas (n=714), where the rates of breast cancer mortality for Latina women have doubled since 1990. RESULTS Half of breast cancer cases (n=119) were diagnosed in women aged <50 years. In a multivariate model, women who had a family history of breast cancer (odds ratio [OR], 4.3), who were born in Mexico and had high levels of language acculturation (OR, 2.5), and who did not have health insurance (OR, 1.6) had the highest risk for breast cancer. CONCLUSIONS Because the current results indicated that Mexican-origin women are at high-risk for early onset, premenopausal breast cancer, the authors recommended policies that target screening, education, and treatment to prevent increased disparities in mortality. The authors concluded that the inclusion of community members and policymakers as partners in these endeavors would further safeguard against an increase in cancer health disparities and aid in formulating a policy agenda congruent with scientifically based, community-driven policy efforts that address breast cancer screening, education, and treatment in this vulnerable population.
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- Patricia Y. Miranda
- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Health Disparities Research, PO BOX 301402 – Unit 639, Houston, TX 77230-1402
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- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology, 1155 Pressler - Unit Number: 1340, Houston, TX 77030
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- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology, 1155 Pressler - Unit Number: 1340, Houston, TX 77030
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- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer, Center Department of Epidemiology, 1155 Pressler - Unit Number: 1340, Houston, TX 77030
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- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Health Disparities Research, PO BOX 301402 – Unit 639, Houston, TX 77230-1402
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- University of Arizona, Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell, Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85724
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- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology, 1155 Pressler - Unit Number: 1340, Houston, TX 77030
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Livaudais JC, Coronado GD, Espinoza N, Islas I, Ibarra G, Thompson B. Educating Hispanic women about breast cancer prevention: evaluation of a home-based promotora-led intervention. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2010; 19:2049-56. [PMID: 20849288 PMCID: PMC2995340 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2009.1733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Trained community health promoters (i.e., promotoras) conducted home-based group educational interventions (home health parties) to educate Hispanic women from the Lower Yakima Valley of Washington state about breast cancer and mammography screening. METHODS Women aged 40-79 participating in the parties completed baseline and follow-up surveys 6 months postintervention (n = 70). Changes in general cancer knowledge, breast cancer screening practices, and intentions to be screened among participants from baseline to follow-up were measured using McNemar's test for marginal homogeneity to evaluate the effectiveness of the parties. RESULTS The average age of the sample was 50.0 years (standard deviation [SD] 10.0), 84% reported less than an eighth grade education, and 54% were covered by the state's Basic Health Care Plan. Significant changes between baseline and follow-up were observed with respect to (1) believing that risk of cancer could not be reduced (41% vs. 15%, respectively, p = 0.001), (2) ever having a mammogram (83% vs. 91%, p = 0.014), (3) discussing a mammogram with a doctor (37% vs. 67%, p < 0.001), and (4) intending to have a mammogram within the next few months among women who did not report having a mammogram between baseline and follow-up (61% vs. 81%, p = 0.046). CONCLUSIONS Participation in home-based group educational interventions delivered by promotoras may be associated with improved breast cancer screening practices among Hispanic women.
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- Jennifer C Livaudais
- Cancer Prevention Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington 98109, USA.
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Bouton ME, Nodora J, Hsu CH, Green A, Martinez ME, Komenaka IK. Understanding of breast cancer concepts in an undereducated county hospital population. J Surg Oncol 2010; 102:398-403. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.21558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Simou E, Foundoulakis E, Kourlaba G, Maniadakis N. Factors associated with the use of preventive services by women in Greece. Eur J Public Health 2010; 21:512-9. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckq103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Jurkowski JM, Westin EL, Rossy-Millán J. Latina self-reported mental health and delay in health care in a new Latino destination. Women Health 2010; 50:213-28. [PMID: 20512742 PMCID: PMC2887096 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2010.482007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Understanding how depression and/or anxiety affects use of health care among Latinas in rapidly growing new Latino destinations, population where the growth rate of the Latino population exceeds the national average, may enhance community engagement efforts. Using community-based participatory research, a questionnaire assessing health care use was administered to 289 Latinas. Most (70%) reported delaying healthcare, and self-reported depression/anxiety was associated with a 3.1 fold (95% CI: 1.6-5.9) increase in delay, after adjusting for current health status, acculturation, age, education, and place of birth. Mental health disparities exist among Latinas, which are related to delays in use of health care. A gap exists regarding health education interventions for Latinas. More research is needed to identify successful models, especially in new Latino destinations as they may be particularly vulnerable to delay care.
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- Janine M. Jurkowski
- Department of Health Policy, Management, & Behavior, University at Albany School of Public Health, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144, Phone: 518-402-0420, Fax: 518-402-0414
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- Bureau of Evidence Based Services & Implementation Science New York State Office of Mental Health, 44 Holland Avenue, 6th Floor, Albany, New York 12229, Phone: (518) 474-6827, Fax: (518) 474-7361
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- St. Mary's Hospital, Behavioral Health, 427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010, Phone: (518) 841-7423, Fax: (518) 841-7344
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