Abstract

The purpose of the Breast Screening Program Project (BSPP) is to develop and evaluate a comprehensive community breast screening promotion program. Specific projects include: Project 1: Coordinating Community Resources to Promote Participation in Breast Screening. Project 2: Enhancing BSE Maintenance Through Self-Reward Strategies Project 3: Cost-Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening Promotion Programs

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01CA046456-06
Application #
2092155
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (1L))
Project Start
1990-06-27
Project End
1997-06-30
Budget Start
1995-07-01
Budget End
1996-06-30
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Vermont & St Agric College
Department
Miscellaneous
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
066811191
City
Burlington
State
VT
Country
United States
Zip Code
05405

  Publications

Danigelis, Nicholas L; Worden, John K; Flynn, Brian S et al. (2005) Increasing mammography screening among low-income African American women with limited access to health information. Prev Med 40:880-7
Vacek, Pamela M; Winstead-Fry, Patricia; Secker-Walker, Roger H et al. (2003) Factors influencing quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Qual Life Res 12:527-37
Worden, John K; Mickey, Ruth M; Vacek, Pamela M et al. (2002) Evaluation of a community breast screening promotion program. Prev Med 35:349-61
Danigelis, N L; Ashley, J A; Worden, J K et al. (2001) Two community outreach strategies to increase breast cancer screening among low-income women. J Cancer Educ 16:55-8
Secker-Walker, R H; Vacek, P M; Hooper, G J et al. (1999) Screening for breast cancer: time, travel, and out-of-pocket expenses. J Natl Cancer Inst 91:702-8
Holland, R R; Ellis, C A; Geller, B M et al. (1999) Life expectancy estimation with breast cancer: bias of the declining exponential function and an alternative to its use. Med Decis Making 19:385-93
Worden, J K; Solomon, L J; Flynn, B S et al. (1999) Community-based promotion of breast screening using small group education. J Public Health Manag Pract 5:54-62
Solomon, L J; Mickey, R M; Rairikar, C J et al. (1998) Three-year prospective adherence to three breast cancer screening modalities. Prev Med 27:781-6
Solomon, L J; Flynn, B S; Worden, J K et al. (1998) Assessment of self-reward strategies for maintenance of breast self-examination. J Behav Med 21:83-102
Vacek, P M; Mickey, R M; Worden, J K (1997) Reliability of self-reported breast screening information in a survey of lower income women. Prev Med 26:287-91

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