Increasing Adherence to Follow-up of Breast Abnormalities in Low-income Korean American Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to design and test an intervention to assist Korean American women who have been identified with a potential breast abnormality through the Breast Cancer Early Detection Program (BCEDP) and who have missed their first follow-up appointment (at-risk women). The intervention takes place in the form of peer navigation which includes reminder phone calls or home visits by a trained peer counselor to explain the importance of follow-up procedures, emotional support, help with transportation to follow-up appointments, translations, organizing care for children or grandchildren during medical appointments, and other assistance to overcome barriers to follow-up identified during the initial phase of the study. We have thus far recruited about 120 subjects into our randomized trial. We have conducted 6 month follow-up interviews with 47 women in the control arm and 44 women in the intervention arm. Preliminary analyses based on telephone surveys suggest that 95% of women in the intervention arm and 72% of women in the control arm complete diagnostic follow-up procedures. We will have to assess if chart reviews confirm these self-report findings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA515548
Entities
People
- Annette Maxwell
Organizations
- University of California, Los Angeles