Table 3.
Support and Barriers for Completing Follow-up Exam (Intervention Arm Only) (n = 58)
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Reasons for getting CBE/mammogram | ||
| Doctor recommended | 46 | 79 |
| Get one every year | 33 | 57 |
| Family/friends/TV suggested it | 24 | 41 |
| Lump in breast | 22 | 38 |
| Pain/nipple discharge | 10 | 17 |
| Experience during last clinic visit | ||
| Treated politely | 54 | 93 |
| Had problem communicating with doctor/staff | 43 | 74 |
| Someone answered questions | 38 | 66 |
| Found it difficult to ask questions | 26 | 45 |
| Had to wait too long | 19 | 33 |
| Factors supporting completion of follow-up exam | ||
| Understand recommended exam | 48 | 83 |
| Have someone to talk/get help | 45 | 78 |
| Can think of ways to work out problems | 44 | 76 |
| Able to ask relative/friend/neighbor to accompany to clinic | 38 | 66 |
| Able to ask relative/friend/neighbor for child/elder care during appointment | 32 | 55 |
| Have a regular doctor | 12 | 21 |
| Worries and concerns | ||
| Questions/worries about cost of exam | 54 | 93 |
| Worried about finding serious problem from exam | 43 | 74 |
| Worried about recommended exam or possible treatment | 40 | 69 |
| Sometimes forget about medical appointments | 18 | 31 |
| Have trouble scheduling follow-up exam | 17 | 29 |
| Did not get follow-up exam b/c feel they don’t need it | 10 | 17 |
| Trouble getting transportation to clinic | 8 | 14 |
| Needs | ||
| Would like to be reminded about appointment | 45 | 78 |
| Want more information about recommended exam | 14 | 24 |