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Workplace-based breast cancer screening intervention in china
Grace X Ma1, Lihong Yin, Wanzhen Gao
1Department of Public Health, Center for Asian Health, College of Health Professions, Temple University, 913 Ritter Annex, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. grace.ma@temple.edu
Summary
A workplace intervention significantly boosted breast cancer screening rates in China. This program increased mammography uptake from 10.3% to 72.6% in just six months, showing promise for early detection.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oncology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Breast cancer is a leading cause of death for East and Southeast Asian women.
- China faces rising breast cancer rates without established screening guidelines.
- Economic growth has not yet translated to improved healthcare system benefits for cancer screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a workplace intervention in increasing breast cancer screening.
- To assess the impact of education and navigation on mammography uptake among Chinese women.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted at eight worksites in Nanjing, China.
- The intervention group received targeted breast cancer education and screening navigation.
- Mammography uptake was measured at baseline, post-program, and 6-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Mammography use was initially low in both groups.
- The intervention group showed a significant increase in mammography uptake, rising from 10.3% to 72.6% at 6-month follow-up (P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Workplace breast cancer screening interventions can effectively increase mammography uptake in China.
- These findings support the development of theory-based workplace cancer prevention programs and screening guidelines.
