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Evaluation of a worksite mammography program
J A Mayer1, J A Jones, L E Eckhardt
1Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, CA 92182.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 1, 1993
Summary
A workplace intervention successfully increased mammography screening rates for women aged 40-49 and 50+ at a university campus. The program utilized print media, workshops, and incentives, showing positive employee reception.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Mammography is crucial for early breast cancer detection.
- Workplace health programs can influence screening behaviors.
- Targeting different age groups is essential for effective screening promotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a workplace intervention to promote mammography screening.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on different age groups (40-49 and ≥50).
- To gauge employee perception and participation in the health promotion program.
Main Methods:
- A one-year intervention program was implemented at one university campus, with a second campus serving as a control.
- Randomly selected cohorts were surveyed before and after the intervention.
- The intervention included print media, on-site workshops, and incentive drawings.
Main Results:
- Mammography rates significantly increased in both the intervention and control groups for both age categories.
- The 40-49 age group saw increases of 17.6% (intervention) and 13.6% (control).
- The ≥50 age group saw increases of 11.9% (intervention) and 6.3% (control); however, differences between sites were not statistically significant.
Conclusions:
- The workplace intervention demonstrated a positive impact on mammography screening rates.
- While the intervention showed promise, the lack of significant differential change between sites suggests broader influences or limitations.
- Future research should explore refined strategies for workplace-based cancer screening promotion.