Testing the feasibility of a DVD-based intervention to promote preparedness for mammography in women with intellectual disabilities

J Cancer Educ. 2014 Mar;29(1):99-105. doi: 10.1007/s13187-013-0554-1.

Abstract

Women with intellectual disabilities (ID, formerly mental retardation) have a similar breast cancer incidence as the general population, but they have higher breast cancer mortality and lower rates of regular screening mammography. We conducted a feasibility study evaluating acceptability, demand, and limited efficacy of a health education DVD about mammography for women with ID. The DVD was developed in order to address disability-specific barriers to mammography identified in prior studies, such as anxiety related to navigating the logistics of obtaining a mammogram. The DVD was found to be acceptable and feasible, and led to a moderate increase in mammography preparedness in this population. Study results suggest that this DVD-based intervention is an appropriate candidate for further study measuring efficacy and effectiveness in increasing regular mammography in women with ID, a disparity population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Audiovisual Aids*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / psychology
  • Early Detection of Cancer / psychology*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / psychology*
  • Interview, Psychological
  • Mammography / psychology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Motivation
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Prognosis