Mammagraphy Use by Older Mexican American Women.
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the determinants of mammographic screening in older Mexican- American women, particularly the influence of strong family relationships on promoting screening behavior. Findings are used to suggest alternative designs for screening programs that address both the special barriers of older Mexican-American women in accessing screening services and the unique strengths of their family ties in encouraging screening mammography. The study aims to survey 600 Mexican-American women 50-74 years old in southeast Texas regarding their use of mammographic screening. A random sample of subjects is identified through a one stage cluster sample. Data is collected through in-home interviews on determinants of ever having a mammogram and having had a mammogram in the past two years. Reports of mammograms are confirmed with medical records. Interviews have been collected on 178 subjects and a preliminary analytic file constructed with data from these interviews. Validation of the self reports also began with subjects reporting data from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Based on this initial set of interviews, mammography has almost reached the year 2000 objectives - 79.2% of women report ever having had a mammogram and 65.7% had a mammogram in the past two years. Preliminary data also suggest mammography use is associated with encouragement from family members.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA354366
Entities
People
- Jean L. Freeman
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin