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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
176
Patient will receive an appointment reminder in the mail 7-10 days prior to the appointment.
The telephone counseling will include an appointment reminder within 7 days of their appointment and identify and troubleshoot barriers to patient's mammography completion.
The digital navigation video will explain the rationale for the mammogram and the mammography procedure. Digital navigation video will be sent by SMS text message 1-3 days prior to the appointment.
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States
No-show rate
Defined as the proportion of participants who do not complete (or do not reschedule) their screening mammogram appointment within 6 months of randomization.
Time frame: 6 months after randomization
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Patient will receive an automated reminder phone call for their appointment 1-3 days prior to the appointment.