Breast cancer genetics education for college women: an evaluation of approaches.
BACKGROUND
A strong family history of breast cancer may greatly increase the chances for young women to develop the disease. Breast cancer genetics education for college-age women would increase awareness, but an effective method remains elusive.


METHODS
Thirty-five college women viewed four education tools (CD-ROM, video, brochure, and lecture) and discussed topic importance, tool preference, and distribution ideas in focus groups.


RESULTS
The participants considered breast cancer genetics important; however, the information must be made relevant to their peers to be accepted.


CONCLUSIONS
An ideal education method would focus on general breast health, mentioning family history as an important risk factor.
Howell
Kerry A
KA
University of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio 45229-3039, USA.
Huelsman
Karen M
KM
Everett
Jessica N
JN
Hopkin
Robert J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D013334:Students; D014481:United States; D014930:Women