A Personalized Approach to Promote Health Equity by Overcoming Racial Disparities in Screening Mammography
Washington University School of Medicine
Summary
The purpose of this study is to increase screening mammography among Black women by implementing and evaluating a culturally tailored patient-centric program designed to address barriers to screening. By performing a randomized clinical trial, this study aims to develop effective strategies to improve adherence to screening mammography and contribute to reducing health disparities in breast cancer outcomes.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Woman * At least 40 years old * Self-identify as Black * English-speaking * Scheduled for a screening mammogram within 8 weeks of study entry * Able to understand and willing to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * A previous history of breast cancer * Scheduled for a diagnostic mammogram * Has a documented or uncorrectable cognitive, hearing, or visual impairment. * Too ill to participate (diagnosed with or suffering from a condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, may limit participation in the study).
Interventions
- OtherAppointment mail reminder
Patient will receive an appointment reminder in the mail 7-10 days prior to the appointment.
- OtherTelephone counseling
The telephone counseling will include an appointment reminder within 7 days of their appointment and identify and troubleshoot barriers to patient's mammography completion.
- OtherDigital navigation video
The digital navigation video will explain the rationale for the mammogram and the mammography procedure. Digital navigation video will be sent by SMS text message 1-3 days prior to the appointment.
- OtherAutomated phone call
Patient will receive an automated reminder phone call for their appointment 1-3 days prior to the appointment.
Location
- Washington University School of MedicineSt Louis, Missouri