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Progress in breast cancer screening: Vermont's efforts
J K Carney1, J F Ewing, C A Finley
1Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, USA.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|January 2, 1997
Summary
Vermont
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cancer Screening
- Health Education
Background:
- Vermont faces a high breast cancer mortality rate.
- Barriers to breast cancer screening needed identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers to breast cancer screening in Vermont.
- To implement and evaluate an awareness campaign to increase mammogram screening rates.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a statewide survey to identify screening barriers.
- Implemented a multi-faceted awareness campaign (community meetings, worksite education, media ads, physician education).
- Conducted a follow-up survey to assess campaign impact.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in women who have ever had a mammogram.
- Significant decrease in women perceiving mammograms as unnecessary.
- Identified and addressed the primary barrier: perceived lack of need for mammograms.
Conclusions:
- The educational strategy effectively increased mammogram screening behavior.
- Continued education is crucial, especially for women aged 50 and older.
- Targeted interventions can reduce breast cancer death rates.