Improving participation in breast screening in a rural general practice with a predominately Maori population

N Z Med J. 2009 Mar 13;122(1291):39-47.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe the strategies used to increase breast-screening participation in a rural general practice with a high Maori population.

Method: A retrospective process evaluation.

Results: The participation rate increased from less than 45% in 2003 to about 98% in both 2005 and 2007.

Conclusion: The general principles underlying the specific strategies are discussed and may be used by other General Practices and Primary Care Organisations to assist with improving breast screening participation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Family Practice / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography / statistics & numerical data*
  • Mass Screening / organization & administration
  • Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data*
  • Middle Aged
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander / statistics & numerical data
  • New Zealand
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rural Health Services / statistics & numerical data*