A feasibility study incorporating an educational intervention with cancer genetic risk assessment (CGRA) in the UI Health mammography center

African American (AA) women with a family history of breast cancer who are eligible for genetic counseling and express an interest in participating in the study will be consented and complete a brief survey before and after viewing an educational video on genetic counseling. Survey questions will be read to each participant. The questions capture data on the following constructs regarding genetic counseling: knowledge, attitudes, normative beliefs, motivation, perceived social norms, intention, efficacy beliefs, skills, environmental constraints and opinions on the video. The research team will conduct a review of the UI Health Electronic Medical Record (EMR) 3-6 months after study enrollment to determine if the participant attended a genetic counseling session.

Inclusion Criteria:

• African American female age 25-69 years
• Presenting for mammogram at UI Health mammography clinic
• No prior history of breast cancer
• Completed cancer genetic risk assessment (CGRA) in UI Health mammography center
• Recommended for genetic counseling based on CGRA performed at the time of the mammogram.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to complete the informed consent and survey in English
• Previously had genetic counseling for hereditary breast cancer risk
• Prisoners

Women