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Reminder System Intervention for Increasing Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening among Underserved Women in a Community Setting

Though incidence rates of female breast cancer has declined since 1975 to 2014, in women of ages 20-59 years old, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Early detection of breast cancer via screening mammography has been shown to improve options for treatment, outcomes, and survival. Despite the success of screening mammography, screening adherence remains critical for clinical outcomes. This study explored the effect of a reminder system with educational materials on breast cancer knowledge and screening practices among primarily African-American women in North Florida. The participants were divided into two groups: the experimental group, which received this reminder system, and a control group, which did not. Both groups were surveyed using a questionnaire that included nine true or false questions regarding breast cancer facts, statistics, and screening guidelines. The experimental group scored significantly higher [t (138) = 2.60, p < .010] than the control group regarding breast cancer knowledge. Based on this study, a reminder system can be recommended as an effective intervention for increasing breast cancer knowledge.