This study found suboptimal utilization of annual screening mammograms among low-income Black women at a community health center in Florida and women reported several barriers. Given the high mortality rate of breast cancer among Black/African American women, we have integrated a Patient Navigator in our health system to reduce barriers to breast cancer screening, follow-up care, and to facilitate timely access to treatment, thus ultimately reducing breast cancer health disparities and promoting health equity.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- breast cancer risk
- healthcare
- african american
- pregnancy outcomes
- public health
- cervical cancer screening
- mental health
- health information
- pregnant women
- case report
- magnetic resonance imaging
- insulin resistance
- palliative care
- adipose tissue
- metabolic syndrome
- young adults
- coronary artery disease
- cardiovascular events
- risk factors
- affordable care act
- image quality
- childhood cancer