Addressing Breast Cancer Equity Through Virtual Community Oncology Navigation and Engagement (vCONET).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the United States, Black women face significant disparities in screening mammograms, experience higher rates of breast cancer at advanced stages, and are more likely to die from the disease.

Aims

This study aimed to develop and beta-test a virtual health navigation program to enhance breast cancer care within the Black community. We identified barriers to utilizing virtual patient navigators and factors impacting the adoption of virtual navigation for breast cancer information among Black women.

Methods

The vCONET (Virtual Community Oncology Navigation and Engagement) intervention was delivered through the Second Life virtual platform. The informational content was collabo

SUBMITTER: Salinas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456699 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature