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CARE: Cancer Risk Perception and Women of Color

Recruiting
Conditions
Breast Carcinoma
Interventions
Other: Non-Interventional Study
Registration Number
NCT06036875
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

This study examines patient understanding of current and lifetime risk for breast cancer in women of color from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Examine the association between BC risk factors and BC risk perceptions among younger Black and Hispanic women and explore differences in associations by race and ethnicity (Black Hispanic, Black, Hispanic).

II. Explore how younger Black and Hispanic women conceptualize and formulate their risk for BC and to explore the relationship between risk perceptions and risk-reduction strategies.

OUTLINE: This is an observational study.

Patients complete a survey and may participate in an interview on study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
550
Inclusion Criteria
  • Self-identify as female
  • Between the ages of 18 and 50
  • No medical history of breast cancer
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable to understand or comprehend English or Spanish

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Health Services ResearchNon-Interventional StudyPatients complete a survey and may participate in an interview on study.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perception of riskBaseline (at enrollment)

Measured using a 0-100% response (percent lifetime risk) and a 5-point verbal scale ranging from 'very low' to 'very high' (ordinal lifetime risk). Participants will also be asked to assess their risk compared to women their age with the response options of 'much lower', 'about the same', and 'much higher' (comparative risk likelihood).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

University of Arizona

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Mayo Clinic in Florida

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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