Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Breast & cervical cancer prevention & screening
Brief summary
1\) To determine if the Kin KeeperSM Cancer Prevention Intervention increases first time and appropriately timed breast cancer screening rates among Black, Latina and Arab women; 2) To determine if the Kin KeeperSM Cancer Prevention Intervention increase first time and appropriately time cervical cancer screening rates among Black, Latina and Arab women; 3) To measure functional cancer literacy over time at the individual and familial level and 4) Assess rates of healthcare utilization cost among women in the Kin KeeperSM intervention and control-comparison groups.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Participants:self-identified as Black Latina and Arab women ho can recruit at least two bloodline female family members (mother daughter sister, etc.; can accommodate two in-home visits by a community health worker; and 21-70 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
* are not self-identified as Black, Latina, or Arab; do not have direct bloodline relatives; and are younger than 21 or older than 70 years of age.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| First time AND appropriately timed, clinical breast exam, mammogram, pap test | Baseline through 36 months. | Participants will complete measures every 6 months (baseline, 12 mo., 18 mo., 24 mo., 30 mo. & 36 mo.)to measure increases in screening rates for experimental vs. control group. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Increased Breast and Cervical Cancer Literacy rates. | Baseline-36 months. | Do participants have a higher breast and cervical cancer literacy rates post intervention and over 36 months than control group as well as better retention? |
Countries
United States