IU Study Looks To Increase Mammography Screening
INDIANAPOLIS -What can be done to increase the numbers of African American
women who get regular breast cancer screenings? That is the question researchers
at Indiana University School of Nursing seek to answer in a National Institutes
of Health study focusing on low-income African American women.
Victoria Champion, D.N.S., R.N., distinguished professor and associate
dean for research at the IU School of Nursing, is leading the study, which
will compare the effectiveness of three different ways woman can be approached
about the merits of getting regular mammograms. The behavioral study will
focus on three communication tools: an interactive computer program, a
video or written materials.
Four interview sessions will be held for each participant, who will receive
$25 for each interview.
The study is part of the IU Cancer Center Prevention and Control Research
Program.
African American women between the ages of 41 and 75 years who have not
been diagnosed with breast cancer and have not had a mammogram in the
past 18 months may participate. The women also must be on a limited income
and reside in Indianapolis or any of its contiguous counties.
“It is important to find ways we can best encourage women to be
screened each year for breast cancer so women don’t have to die,”
said Dr. Champion.
Recruitment of participants will began in February and will continue
through 2002.
For additional information or to participate, contact Maltie at the IU
School of Nursing at 317-274-4198.
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