Breast Cancer Screening in a Low Income Managed Care Population

Abstract

Abstract Low income women experience more morbidity and a shorter survival compared to more affluent women. Yet these women are least likely to avail themselves of screening and early detection testing which has been previously demonstrated to be associated with prolongation of survival for women subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer. The goal of this project is to increase screening and early detection practices in low income women, forty years and older, who are enrolled in a statewide HMO. It compares the relative effectiveness of two interventions (a simple one using a letter of invitation and a more intensive "step-wise" intervention of two sequential letters and follow-up counseling and home visits). Both interventions are compared with a control group of women who continue to receive their "usual care". Thus far our results show a positive trend in the use of screening mammograms in groups.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADB242952

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  • Robert E. Hardy

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  • Meharry Medical College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • African Americans
  • Biomedical Research
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer Screening
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Analysis
  • Demography
  • Detection
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Families (Human)
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • X Rays

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