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Developing a Culturally and Linguistically Targeted Breast Cancer Educational Program for a Multicultural Population
Jenny Fung1, Suzanne Vang2, Laurie R Margolies3
1Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1077, New York, NY, 10029, USA.
Summary
Culturally tailored breast cancer education programs can reduce screening disparities. Collaboration with community organizations is key to developing effective, culturally and linguistically appropriate mammography outreach for minority groups.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oncology
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Breast cancer is a leading cancer diagnosis in US women.
- Significant disparities persist in breast cancer outcomes among racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minorities.
- Barriers to screening mammography disproportionately affect these underserved populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address breast cancer outcome disparities.
- To develop culturally and linguistically appropriate breast cancer education programs.
- To increase screening mammogram utilization among minority groups.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature review of mammography screening barriers.
- Developed narrative presentations for targeted cultural groups (African American, African-born, Chinese, Latina, Muslim women, LGBTQ individuals).
- Utilized focus groups with community gatekeepers and members for feedback, refinement, and translation.
Main Results:
- Incorporated community feedback to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness of educational materials.
- Iteratively refined presentations based on focus group input and expert review.
- Confirmed the importance of community collaboration in tailoring health education.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative development of culturally and linguistically appropriate educational content is essential.
- This approach can help overcome barriers to screening mammography uptake.
- Effective outreach can mitigate breast cancer outcome disparities in minority populations.
