Breast Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to identify interventions that are designed to better serve women who are homeless, with a specific focus on increasing screening rates and decreasing late stage breast cancer diagnosis among this high-risk understudied community of women. As a result, the study team hopes to influence the broader homeless healthcare initiative
Detailed description
The goal of this program will be to bring 6-8 mobile on site mammography clinics to homeless shelters that house women over a two-year period. Prior to arrival, clinic staff will recruit women to participate in a survey to elucidate beliefs and barriers around breast health and mammography. After the survey, clinic staff will conduct the outreach program, consisting of a brief educational session about breast health and mammography for any participating women. Education will be tailored to be culturally appropriate, and delivered by a female public health educator with experience in the underserved community. The educational session will explain screening options and address common barriers. After education, eligible women who wish to receive a mammogram may receive one from the on-site mobile mammography clinic free of charge. Throughout the day, the community educator will also lead activities and meals will be provided in order to create a festive atmosphere and inspire a sense of community among the women. Spanish speaking staff will be available for the educational sessions.
Interventions
OTHERSurvey
Survey questionnaire seeks to collect data relevant to mammogram completion, barriers, and facilitators
BEHAVIORALEducation Session
After the survey, clinic staff will conduct brief, culturally-appropriate educational session about breast health and mammography delivered by a female public health educator with experience in the underserved community. Educational session will explain screening options and address common barriers
Sponsors
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Women under age 40 who present with high risk breast cancer related symptoms or a first degree relative with breast cancer * Have not had mammogram in the last 12 months * Resident at a homeless shelter or transitioning housing facility.
Exclusion criteria
\- Participant experiencing homelessness under age 40 who DO NOT present with high risk breast cancer related symptoms or a first degree relative with breast cancer.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion of women agreeing to outreach educational program | At intervention, an average of 30 minutes | Rate of women approached who agree to enter the outreach educational program |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline mammogram screening rate | At intervention, an average of 30 minutes | Baseline mammogram screening rate of target population prior to enrollment in the program. |
| Prevalence of social barriers to cancer screening | At intervention, an average of 30 minutes | Identify the prevalence of unique social barriers (top 3 collected will be reported) to cancer screening and prevention amongst the homeless population |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed