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Testing the Feasibility of a DVD-Based Intervention to Promote Preparedness for Mammography in Women with Intellectual Disabilities

Authors: Nechama W. Greenwood, Claire Tienwey Wang, Deborah Bowen, Joanne Wilkinson

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Women with intellectual disabilities (ID, formerly mental retardation) have a similar breast cancer incidence as the general population, but they have higher breast cancer mortality and lower rates of regular screening mammography. We conducted a feasibility study evaluating acceptability, demand, and limited efficacy of a health education DVD about mammography for women with ID. The DVD was developed in order to address disability-specific barriers to mammography identified in prior studies, such as anxiety related to navigating the logistics of obtaining a mammogram. The DVD was found to be acceptable and feasible, and led to a moderate increase in mammography preparedness in this population. Study results suggest that this DVD-based intervention is an appropriate candidate for further study measuring efficacy and effectiveness in increasing regular mammography in women with ID, a disparity population.

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Title: Testing the Feasibility of a DVD-Based Intervention to Promote Preparedness for Mammography in Women with Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Nechama W. Greenwood
Claire Tienwey Wang
Deborah Bowen
Joanne Wilkinson
Publication date: 01-03-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-013-0554-1

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