Table 3.
Characteristics of studies assessing preferences related to screening scheduling and results delivery (n=6)
| Study | Medically Underserved Population | Study design | Sample size | Delivery Preference Assessed | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandzel 2016 | Racial/ethnic minorities | Qualitative (Focus Groups) | 39 (Black: 24 Hispanic: 15) | Screening reminder delivery | No consensus on screening reminder timing. Black women preferred reminders from community-based advocates (versus HCPs). Hispanic women preferred smart phone reminders. |
| Greaney 2014 | Racial/ethnic minorities | Qualitative (Focus Groups) | 40 (Hispanic) | Screening reminder delivery | No consensus on screening reminder source (IVR, personal call, letters). Preferred IVR messages recorded by member of clinic staff, native speaker, and community representative. Preferred brief messages emphasizing screening importance. |
| McAlearney 2012 | Rural residents | Qualitative (Focus Groups) | 36 (Appalachian Ohio) | Screening reminder delivery | Preferred timely reminders in the form of a letter or postcard in the mail. |
| Hatcher 2011 | Rural residents | Cross-sectional Survey | 345 (Appalachian Kentucky) | Appointment time | 63.8% did not prefer weekend appointments. |
| Hunter 2012 | Racial/ethnic minorities | Qualitative (Interviews) | 45 (Mexicana) | Results delivery | Preferred detailed explanations of Pap test results accompanied by images of cell changes. |
| Katz 2017 | Low-income populationsb | Qualitative (Focus Groups) | 15 | Results delivery | Mixed preferences on how to receive HPV self-test results (phone, mail, in person). Preferred to avoid receiving results in an office visit. |
a
Born in Mexico, lived in the US for five years or less, completed nine grades or less of formal education, and speak predominantly Spanish
b
Those assigned female at birth who identify with a gender other than female
Abbreviations: Healthcare Professional (HCP); Interactive Voice Response (IVR)