Uptake of Genetic Counseling Among African American Women
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Group Intervention Description Open Label Educational video Educational genetic counseling video
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Knowledge and intentions regarding genetic counseling 1 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
Name Time Method Attendance at genetic counseling appointment 3 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
🇺🇸Chicago, Illinois, United States
University of Illinois
🇺🇸Chicago, Illinois, United States