Evaluating educational interventions to increase breast density awareness among Latinas: A randomized trial in a Federally Qualified Health Center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this randomized trial was to evaluate the short-term effect of bilingual written and interpersonal education regarding mammographic breast density (MBD).

Methods

Latinas aged 40 to 74 years who were presenting for screening mammography were recruited and randomized 1:1:1 to receive a letter with their mammogram and MBD results (usual care [UC]), a letter plus a brochure (enhanced care [ENH]), or a letter plus a brochure and telephonic promotora education (interpersonal care [INT]). Surveys were administered at enrollment (T₀ ) and 2 weeks to 6 months after intervention delivery (T₁ ). Differences were assessed with χ² , Kruskal-Wallis, and McNemar tests and pairwise comparisons as appropriate. INT metrics and audio

SUBMITTER: Ridgeway JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8837698 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature