Abstract 5056: Perceptions related to breast cancer prevention and behavioral practices in underserved women participated in a CBPR intervention

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Abstract Objective: To assess perceptions, knowledge, behavioral practices in breast cancer screening among uninsured and underinsured women in Leon and Gadsden Counties in Florida. Methods: Women recruited through Community Outreach and Preventive Services (COPS) Core of a P20 Center of Excellence for Cancer Research, Training and Community Service were surveyed as a part of preliminary evaluation (N=107). Results: Participants ranged in age from 25 to 72 years, predominantly 50-59 years old (33%). Among these women 76% reported having a previous mammogram; however, only 21.7% have reported having a mammogram one year ago. Though 83% reported having a Clinical Breast Examination (CBE), about 24% reported having a CBE three years ago. About 66% women had a recent health care visit and about 10% reported health care visit one to two years ago. Perceived Barriers appeared to be significant factor in screening decision making process. Majority women considered not having enough money as a barrier (49%), however, 97% women agreed that no matter how expensive it is they would receive a mammogram if her doctor had ordered them. Women's knowledge about breast cancer and screening mammogram was relatively poor (mean score = 8 /17). Conclusion: Though prevalence of screening mammogram has increased, however, financial barrier is still a significant factor in women's decision making process for screening mammogram. Intervention should target social disparity areas to improve screening utilization in underserved women. Citation Format: Saleh M. M. Rahman, Cynthia M. Harris, Miaisha Mitchell, Karam F. Soliman. Perceptions related to breast cancer prevention and behavioral practices in underserved women participated in a CBPR intervention. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2014 Apr 5-9; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2014;74(19 Suppl):Abstract nr 5056. doi:10.1158/1538-7445.AM2014-5056