Increasing Cancer Screening for Latinas: Examining the Impact of Health Messages and Navigation in a Cluster-Randomized Study

Abstract

Reports an error in 'Increasing cancer screening for Latinas: Examining the impact of health messages and navigation in a cluster-randomized study' by Lina Jandorf, Mindy Feldman Hecht, Gary Winkel, Linda D. Thélémaque, Frances G. Saad-Harfouche, Zoran Bursac, Paul Greene, Deborah O. Erwin and Lina Jandorf (Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 2014[Jun], Vol 1[2], 85-100). In the original article, Lina Jandorf is listed as the first and last author. She should be the first author and Deborah O. Erwin should be the last author. The correction is given in the erratum. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record [rid]2016-38439-003[/rid]). Objectives: Interventions are needed to reduce disparities in breast and cervical cancer (BCC) for Latinas in the USA. This study compares screening adherence between two educational outreach messages followed by navigation support to increase BCC screening for Latinas. Methods: A cluster-randomized study (by group) of 1,333 diverse Latinas in Arkansas, Buffalo, and New York City (2007–2009) attending group educational programs on cancer or diabetes screening was conducted. Screening adherence by each program type was analyzed at 2 months followed by analysis of navigation support for non-adherent women at 8 months. Results: Participation in educational programs alone significantly increased mammography (O.R. = 2.16), clinical breast exams (O.R. = 2.14), and Pap tests (O.R. = 2.14) from baseline to 2 months with no significant differences by message type. Screening further increased with the addition of navigation. Conclusions: Specific health messaging may not be as critical to increasing BCC screening behaviors as cultural- and language-specific outreach into the community disseminating resources about accessing services. Moreover, the addition of navigation services and, potentially, the time lapse between follow-up intervals, significantly increased screening regardless of country of birth, documentation status, insurance status, or geographic location. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)