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Mary Edith Powell, EdD, MPA¹, Vivian L. Carter, PhD², Eunice Bonsi, PhD³, Licia W. Williamson, MSN, RN⁴, and Lucille Taylor-Smith, MSN, RN⁴. (1) Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University, 2109 Williams-Bowie Hall, Tuskegee, AL 36088, 334-727-8051, powell@tuskegee.edu, (2) Department of Sociology, Tuskegee University, Thrasher Hall, Tuskegee, AL 36088, (3) Cooperative Extension Program, Tuskegee University, Morrison-Mayberry Hall, Tuskegee, AL 36088, (4) School of Nursing, Tuskegee University, Basil O'Connor Hall, Tuskegee, AL 36088

Purpose: This study evaluates the effectiveness of an educational program aimed at increasing breast cancer screening rates among African American women. Specifically, we examined: (1) the increase in mammography rates, and (2) the factors that contribute to mammography attainment among women 40 years old and older. Methods: The study used a quasi-experimental design with a total of 171 African American women living in two counties in rural Alabama. The program used two videos plus Q & A sessions. The participants were recruited through Black churches. This project replicated one previously done in the urban Nashville area by Dr. Baqar Husaini, Tennessee State University. Findings: Among the women who were not up-to-date at T1 interview, the group increased in mammogram attainment by 18.5% (from 42.0% at T1 to 60.5% at T2). Further, depression did not affect the mammography rate either at T1 or T2, whereas social support significantly increased the rate of mammography among women who did not report having a mammogram at T1. Conclusions: A church-based educational intervention program significantly increases mammography among African American women living in rural counties.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine effectiveness of an educationalprogram aimed at increasing breast cancer screening rates among African American women.
• Evaluate the factors that contribute to mammography attainment among women 40 years and older.

Keywords: African American, Breast Cancer Screening

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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