Ethnic Differences in Breast Cancer Prevention Information-Seeking Among Rural Women: Will Provider Mobile Messages Work?
Menée par enquête auprès de 156 participantes vivant en milieu rural (âge moyen : 61 ans), cette étude américaine analyse les disparités ethniques dans leurs connaissances relatives aux risques de cancer du sein, leurs pratiques de recherche d'information et leurs préférences relatives au support de communication sur le dépistage par mammographie, notamment par messages sur leur téléphone mobile
Although growing research supports cancer survivor information-seeking, little is known about breast cancer prevention information-seeking among women. The purpose of the study was to examine differences in breast cancer risk factor knowledge, information sources, and desired mobile messages among Hispanic and non-Hispanic rural women. Women were recruited to complete a survey at an imaging center during a mammography screening visit. A total of 156 women (mean age=61, SD=12.07) completed the survey. Breast cancer risk factor knowledge was significantly higher for non-Hispanic women compared to Hispanic women (p=.035). Television, magazines, and Internet were the most frequent information sources. Providers were the most frequent interpersonal information source. Nearly 87 % used cell phones and 47 % used texting. Hispanic women were more likely to desire breast cancer prevention cell voice messages (p<.001) and text messages (p=.001) compared to non-Hispanic women. No significant differences were found for text appointment reminders by ethnicity. Health educators and clinicians must promote mobile messages for Hispanics and non-Hispanics for mammography adherence, breast cancer prevention education, and best practices to manage screening appointments