Empowering Vulnerable and Resilient Latinas to Obtain Breast Cancer Care

Summary

The investigator and study staff will identify, recruit and randomize Latina participants with elevated genetic and Social Determinants of Heath (SDH) risks. Within 1 week of enrollment, all Latina Aim 1 participants in both study arms will engage in three 30-minute, individual, phone-based sessions with the study team across 3 consecutive weeks

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Aim 1

1. female biological sex
2. identification as Latina
3. one genetic risk factor (i.e., personal history of breast cancer or family history of breast or ovarian cancer)
4. one SDH risk factor, based on the American Cancer Society's definitions (e.g., perceived financial struggles; transportation difficulties; exposure to violence; housing challenges; social isolation/challenges)
5. 30+ years old, based on American Cancer Society (ACS) screening guidelines for high risk populations
6. No receipt of cancer genetic counseling AND no receipt of genetic testing

Aim 2

1. female biological sex
2. referral from Latina Aim 1 participants
3. eligibility to obtain BC screenings, based on ACS guidelines (e.g., optional annual
4. screenings at 40-44 years old, recommended annual screenings at 45-54 years old, every other year screening at 55 and older)
5. self-report not attending Session #3 (as this will not be recorded by the staff)

Aim 3

1. participant from Aim 1 or
2. participant from Aim 2

Exclusion Criteria:

Aim 1 and Aim 2 Not meeting at least one of the inclusion criteria

Aim 3

1. Not a participant from Aim 1 or
2. Not a participant from Aim 2

Conditions2

Locations1 site

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