Abstract
Background. Asian American and Pacific Islander women represent a significant at-risk population for breast cancer, with their mortality rates rising while rates fall for all other racial groups. Methods. This 3-year study employed a quasi-experimental design to test the influence of an intervention on screening rates among women age 50 years and older in Southern California compared to Northern California. Results. Despite significant exposure of women to the educational elements in Southern California, the intervention did not increase women's knowledge, attitudes, or screening behaviors. Conclusions. We discuss several study design and implementation limitations that could have influenced the study's results. J Cancer Educ. 2008; 23:10–17.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors are extremely grateful to the Chamorro communities in both Northern and Southern California for their participation in this study as well as to the team of academic and community researchers who collaborated on the project design, data collection, and analyses: Janet Sanchez, president of I Famalao'an; Maria T. Quinata and Rose F. Pangelinan, past and current presidents of the Bay Area Women's Social Club; and Dr Allan Hubbell and Dr Linton Freeman. Support for this study was provided by the California Breast Cancer Research Program, Grant Numbers 7BB-1900 and 7BB-1901.
Notes
*Supported by the California Breast Cancer Research Program, Grant Numbers 7BB-1900 and 7BB-1901.