Factors Influencing Adherence to Mammography Screening Guidelines in Appalachian Women Participating in a Mobile Mammography Program

Vyas, Ami; Madhavan, Suresh; LeMasters, Traci; Atkins, Elvonna; Gainor, Sara Jane; Kennedy, Stephenie; Kelly, Kimberly A.; Vona-Davis, Linda; Remick, Scot C.

doi:10.1007/s10900-011-9494-z

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“…The outcomes category includes consumer satisfaction and clinical outcomes (perceived and evaluated health status). This model has been used to study health care utilization in a wide variety of populations, including routine health screening for Black men, 31 breast cancer screening, 33 spinal cord injury, 34 and for HIV patients. 35 Understanding the factors that influence the health care utilization experiences and behaviors of Black men has been understudied.…”

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Health Care and HIV Testing Experiences Among Black Men in the South: Implications for “Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain” HIV Prevention Strategies

Doshi

Malebranche

Bowleg

et al. 2013

AIDS Patient Care and STDs

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Few studies have explored how overall general health care and HIV/STI testing experiences may influence receipt of "Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain" (STTR) HIV prevention approaches among Black men in the southern United States. Using in-depth qualitative interviews with 78 HIV-negative/unknown Black men in Georgia, we explored factors influencing their general health care and HIV/STI testing experiences. The Andersen behavioral model of health care utilization (Andersen model) offers a useful framework through which to examine the general health care experiences and HIV testing practices of Black men. It has four primary domains: Environment, Population characteristics, Health behavior, and Outcomes. Within the Andersen model framework, participants described four main themes that influenced HIV testing: access to insurance, patient-provider communication, quality of services, and personal belief systems. If STTR is to be successful among Black men, improving access and quality of general health care, integrating HIV testing into general health care, promoting health empowerment, and consumer satisfaction should be addressed.

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Health Care and HIV Testing Experiences Among Black Men in the South: Implications for “Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain” HIV Prevention Strategies

Doshi

Malebranche

Bowleg

et al. 2013

AIDS Patient Care and STDs

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“…For example, the women stressed the importance of partnering with community venues and events (e.g., community centers, health fairs and churches) as locations for service in highly accessible areas (e.g., on a public transportation route). For those who may have attitudes of medical mistrust and/or lack transportation, this approach is essential to facilitate engagement [4,13,20].…”

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Mobile Mammography Unit Utilization: Perceptions and Interests Among African American Women

Hall¹,

Guidry²,

Jones³

2017

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Among women globally, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy and the leading cause of cancer mortality. Moreover, for racial/ethnic minorities and those of low socioeconomic status (SES), these groups experience a poorer quality of life and diminished survival. This is due, in part, to underutilization of mammography screening and a lack of adherence to subsequent follow-up guidelines. The purpose of this study is to gain insight on perceptions of and interest in mobile mammography unit (MMU) utilization among African American (AA) women, primarily of low SES; as well as obtain strategies for effective information dissemination. Researchers partnered with local grocery stores, community centers, churches, shopping centers and hair salons to act as recruitment sites. Each establishment was within a 10 mile radius of the multi-service center being used to conduct the focus groups. Participant eligibility included: (a) the individual must be female, (b) between 35 and 65 years of age, (c) a current resident of Harris County, Texas, (d) self-identified as AA and (e) had no previous cancer history. Sixty-one AA women participated across six focus groups. The focus groups revealed that participants perceived the availability of MMUs as an effective strategy to increase guideline adherence. In addition, all participants stated MMUs would be of interest to women in their communities. Various suggestions to strengthen engagement were conveyed by participants as well. Specifically, offering services during non-traditional hours and in highly accessible locations; and partnering with community venues and incorporating principles of social support were conveyed.

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“…They are also advantageous in meeting the needs of medically vulnerable populations that often experience erratic or limited healthcare in traditional settings due to underlying mental illness (Chiu and Primeau 1991), unstable housing (Collinson and Ward 2010, Amarasingham et al 2001, Whelan C 2010), poverty, migration status (Collinson and Ward 2010, Guruge et al 2010, Simsek et al 2012), substance use (Thompson et al 1998), or other stigmatized behaviors such as sex work (Shannon et al 2008). MMCs therefore innovatively increase healthcare accessibility and reduce health disparities for communities marginalized by geographic, social, and structural barriers through delivering essential services for preventative (Jit et al 2011, Collinson and Ward 2010, Morano et al 2013b, Schwarz et al 2009, Vyas et al 2011), primary care (Leese et al 1993, Daiski 2005, Simsek et al 2012, Hastings et al 2007, Pollack et al 2002), and disease-specific care (Sarnquist et al 2011, Maheswaran et al 2012, Ruiz and Briones-Chavez 2010, Liebman et al 2002, Ruiz et al 1973, Massie 1972). …”

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Accessibility and utilization patterns of a mobile medical clinic among vulnerable populations

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Factors Influencing Adherence to Mammography Screening Guidelines in Appalachian Women Participating in a Mobile Mammography Program

Cited by 41 publications

References 49 publications

Health Care and HIV Testing Experiences Among Black Men in the South: Implications for “Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain” HIV Prevention Strategies

Health Care and HIV Testing Experiences Among Black Men in the South: Implications for “Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain” HIV Prevention Strategies

Mobile Mammography Unit Utilization: Perceptions and Interests Among African American Women

Accessibility and utilization patterns of a mobile medical clinic among vulnerable populations

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