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Uptake of Genetic Counseling Among African American Women

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Breast Cancer Risk
Interventions
Behavioral: Educational video
Registration Number
NCT04082117
Lead Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Brief Summary

A feasibility study incorporating an educational intervention with cancer genetic risk assessment (CGRA) in the UI Health mammography center

Detailed Description

African American (AA) women with a family history of breast cancer who are eligible for genetic counseling and express an interest in participating in the study will be consented and complete a brief survey before and after viewing an educational video on genetic counseling. Survey questions will be read to each participant. The questions capture data on the following constructs regarding genetic counseling: knowledge, attitudes, normative beliefs, motivation, perceived social norms, intention, efficacy beliefs, skills, environmental constraints and opinions on the video. The research team will conduct a review of the UI Health Electronic Medical Record (EMR) 3-6 months after study enrollment to determine if the participant attended a genetic counseling session.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
960
Inclusion Criteria
  • African American female age 25-69 years
  • Presenting for mammogram at UI Health mammography clinic
  • No prior history of breast cancer
  • Completed cancer genetic risk assessment (CGRA) in UI Health mammography center
  • Recommended for genetic counseling based on CGRA performed at the time of the mammogram.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable to complete the informed consent and survey in English
  • Previously had genetic counseling for hereditary breast cancer risk
  • Prisoners

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Open LabelEducational videoEducational genetic counseling video
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Knowledge and intentions regarding genetic counseling1 hour

Change in knowledge of genetic counseling and intention to engage in genetic counseling following viewing of educational video based on response to survey designed by study investigators.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Attendance at genetic counseling appointment3 months

Rate that study participants attend a genetic counseling appointment within 3 months of viewing educational video

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Illinois Health System

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

University of Illinois

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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