From: Engaging diverse underserved communities to bridge the mammography divide
Participants "Unaware" Stage for Breast Cancer Screening | Participants "Decided/Deciding" About Breast Cancer Screening |
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• Identify a source for more breast cancer information • Specify a goal date by which the breast cancer information source will be contacted • Identify steps necessary to contact the breast cancer information source (e.g., if breast cancer information source is a health care provider: obtain telephone number, schedule an appointment, arrange transportation to and from the appointment if necessary) • Identify breast cancer screening questions to ask • Describe how information gathered will be saved and additional contacts who may be used as "second opinions" | • Identify health professional that will supply mammography referral, if necessary • Declare how to request a referral • Assess insurance status • Identify eligibility for Early Detection Works program • Telephone to schedule exam (e.g., who to call, number to call, information to have available to schedule exam) • Identify exam preparation tips to increase comfort • Arrange transportation to and from appointment if necessary • Arrange for child care if necessary |