Exploring Cultural Acceptability of Community Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Among Hispanic Women in Maricopa County

Exploring Cultural Acceptability of Community Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Among Hispanic Women in Maricopa County

This study explores the cultural acceptability of community breast cancer risk assessment among Hispanic women in Maricopa county.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Examine the association between perceived risk and mammography screening behavior and differences in perceived risk by patient characteristics in Hispanic women screened at Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC).

II. Characterize attitudes, beliefs, and barriers towards mammography screening and cultural acceptability of BRCA models in community settings using focus group and interview data from under- and uninsured Hispanic women in Maricopa County.

OUTLINE: This is an observational study.

Participants attend an interview or participate in a focus group on study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• AIM 1:

  • Completed a baseline survey for the Latinas Learning about Density (LLEAD) study
  • Self-identify as Hispanic
  • Between 40-65 years of age

• AIM 2:

  • Between the ages of 45 and 65
  • Self-identify as Hispanic
  • Current residence in Maricopa County
  • Be under- (e.g. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) or uninsured at the time of enrollment
  • Can read and speak English or Spanish well enough to understand and complete the informed consent process and take part in either a focus group or individual interview

Exclusion Criteria:

• AIM I:

  • Women with a history of breast cancer

• AIM 2:

  • Women with a history of breast cancer