Management Options for Women at Risk for Inherited Breast Cancer in a Multi-Ethnic Health Plan Population: A Randomized Control Trial
Abstract
Education strategies are needed for women interested in genetic testing for inherited susceptibility to breast cancer, but who are at low to moderate risk based on family history. This project was designed to develop and test appropriate and effective education and counseling measures for women from different ethnic groups at low to moderate risk. The project includes the use of questionnaires, focus groups and a randomized controlled trial of education strategies to determine the most effective and an appropriate measures for use with low-to-moderate risk women from minority populations. Resulting strategies will be usefully applied in the large ethnically diverse populations of health maintenance organizations from which increasing numbers of women receive their health care. A survey of 9;8%7 ethnically diverse women ages 25-70 has been completed. Ethnic-specific focus groups comprised of African American, Latina, Asian and white women have been conducted. Design and implementation of appropriate educational interventions is ongoing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA382727
Entities
People
- Catherine A. Schaefer
Organizations
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute