Overcoming Racial Disparities in Screening Mammography

A Personalized Approach to Promote Health Equity by Overcoming Racial Disparities in Screening Mammography

The purpose of this study is to increase screening mammography among Black women by implementing and evaluating a culturally tailored patient-centric program designed to address barriers to screening. By performing a randomized clinical trial, this study aims to develop effective strategies to improve adherence to screening mammography and contribute to reducing health disparities in breast cancer outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Woman
• At least 40 years old
• Self-identify as Black
• English-speaking
• Scheduled for a screening mammogram within 8 weeks of study entry
• Able to understand and willing to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

• A previous history of breast cancer
• Scheduled for a diagnostic mammogram
• Has a documented or uncorrectable cognitive, hearing, or visual impairment.
• Too ill to participate (diagnosed with or suffering from a condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, may limit participation in the study).