Strategies to reduce unnecessary breast cancer screenings in older women
Messaging Strategies to Reduce Breast Cancer Over-Screening in Older Women
This study looks at how messages from doctors, family, and the media affect older women's choices about getting breast cancer screenings, with the goal of finding the best ways to help them make smart decisions about whether or not to have mammograms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10820485 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different messaging from healthcare providers, family, and media influences older women's decisions about breast cancer screening. It aims to identify effective communication strategies that can help reduce over-screening among older women who may face more risks than benefits from routine mammograms. By understanding the impact of these messages, the project seeks to promote informed decision-making regarding breast cancer screening in this population. The research will involve analyzing responses to various messaging approaches to determine which are most effective in encouraging appropriate screening practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older women who are currently undergoing or considering breast cancer screening.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than the targeted age group or those who have already been diagnosed with breast cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-informed decisions about breast cancer screening for older women, potentially reducing unnecessary procedures and associated harms.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective communication can influence health behaviors, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schoenborn, Nancy — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Schoenborn, Nancy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.